Benefit concert celebrates Greensboro musician, brings awareness to opioid crisis
Scott Johnson died from an opioid overdose in Feb. Money raised from Sunday s concert went to GS STOP that works to prevent opioid deaths. Author: Itinease McMiller Updated: 5:47 AM EDT June 28, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. Drug overdoses have soared. There have been 30% more overdoses this year compared to last year, according to the National Center for Health.
The crisis is impacting families everywhere, including in Guilford County.
At LeBaur Park Sunday, the community held space for local musician Scott Johnson who overdosed in February.
Seth Barden, a friend of Johnson s, organized the ‘Scottfest’ benefit concert.