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$900K Grant Cut Stalls Wilkes County Recovery Court

6/18/2025

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In Wilkes County, North Carolina, the ambitious Project Lazarus hit a roadblock as the Justice Department scrapped a crucial $900,000 federal grant intended for a recovery court. This court was designed to aid those battling substance use disorders, but the funding loss has stalled its launch. Local leaders are now urgently exploring new avenues to combat the escalating opioid crisis.

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Story summary

In Wilkes County, North Carolina, the ambitious Project Lazarus hit a roadblock as the Justice Department scrapped a crucial $900,000 federal grant intended for a recovery court. This court was designed to aid those battling substance use disorders, but the funding loss has stalled its launch. Local leaders are now urgently exploring new avenues to combat the escalating opioid crisis.