NCDHHS announces funding opportunity for substance use disorder services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a funding opportunity to award a total of $4 million to up to 10 organizations to increase access to high-quality substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Using federal funds designated for SUD treatment, NCDHHS is prioritizing individuals with I/DD as beneficiaries of this funding.

Obituary: Phil Outlaw

Phil Outlaw, 78, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Vidant Medical in Greenville A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Pink Hill Funeral Home Chapel with visitation following the service.surrounded by his loving family.

Obituary: Vance "Harry" Smith

Vance “Harry” Smith, 70, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 20th from 6:00-8:00pm, at Edwards Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 21st at 11:00am in the chapel at Edwards Funeral Home with graveside to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.