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Board of Commissioners approves Medical Assisted Therapy for addiction issues in Randolph County Detention Center

Board of Commissioners approves Medical Assisted Therapy for addiction issues in Randolph County Detention Center

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met Monday, March 6, with various funding requests on the agenda for potential action. The board first approved a contract amendment with Mediko for Medical Assisted Therapy in the Randolph County Detention Center. “This is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, which is effective in the treatment of opioid use disorders and can help some people to sustain recovery,” said Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton. “Funding would provide the service of two MAT nurses to assist in the administration of the program.” The medications included being Suboxone, which…
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Randolph Electric Membership Corp. helps purchase new fire engines 

Randolph Electric Membership Corp. helps purchase new fire engines 

Last week, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) officials presented state and local fire representatives with checks to assist with purchasing new fire engines. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the REMC grants for each fire truck – $225,000 to Robbins Fire Rescue in Moore County and $360,000 to the Ulah Volunteer Fire Department in Randolph County – through the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant program. “We are thankful to receive this funding from Randolph EMC,” said Charlotte King, fire chief of Ulah VFD. “This new fire engine will benefit the residents and businesses of southern Randolph County,…
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