Cardinal Conversation: A full-service, residential recovery program for Southside

A Virginia judge is heading a $30 million fundraising effort to establish a full-service residential recovery center for people dealing with substance abuse in Southside.

Since retiring from the bench a decade ago, Judge Joel Cunningham has overseen the Halifax County Recovery Court. It helps non-violent criminal offenders overcome Substance Abuse Disorder.

Cardinal News reporter Grace Mamon is covering this story and she spoke with Fred Echols.