By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 19, 2024 A month-long investigation by law enforcement in one North Carolina county has led to the search and seizure of products that contain higher-than-allowed amounts of THC and are illegal under state law. The investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office in Statesville in recent weeks culminated […]
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Beyond Tragedy: State Needs to Revisit Its Alcohol Policy
By Rev. Mark Creech Winston Salem Journal March 31, 2024 There has been a recent increase in underage drunk driving incidents in North Carolina. Promising futures have been extinguished, families left reeling in anguish, and futures irreparably altered. These heartbreaking events serve as a poignant reminder of the profound consequences of underage drinking and reckless […]
Car Crash by N.C. Minor Sparks Call for Dialogue about Dangers of Underage Drinking
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League October 27, 2023 The recent charging of a North Carolina bartender for serving underage patrons who subsequently were involved in a dangerous crash should spark dialogue within churches and families of the dangers of alcohol, says a pro-family leader. Bartender Ryan Patrick Henry, 41, of 4118 Kitchen and Bar […]
Raising the Age: A Proposed Ban on Kratom Sales in N.C. Needs Attention
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 2, 2023 It’s been seven years since North Carolina lawmakers considered banning kratom, a psychoactive substance that the Drug Enforcement Administration has labeled “a drug and chemical of concern.” Now on the table is legislation that would prohibit the sale of kratom to anyone under 18 and require […]