Coldiron receives UNITE scholarship

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SOMERSET – Somerset High School senior Haley Coldiron was recognized Tuesday, May 14, as one of first recipients of an “I Am UNITE” scholarship. This is the first year for the scholarships, valued at $1,500 each. Coldiron was presented the scholarship by Dale Morton,...

‘I Am UNITE’ scholarship program kicks off

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MT. VERNON – Operation UNITE formally unveiled its new “I Am UNITE” scholarship program Friday morning in Rockcastle County. Students, parents, civic leaders, elected officials and business leaders packed the Rockcastle County High School gymnasium for the ceremony –...

‘I Am UNITE’ scholarships announced

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Nineteen high school seniors have been selected to receive inaugural “I Am UNITE” scholarships for being champions for anti-drug efforts. Each scholarship is worth $1,500 toward post-secondary education expenses. Funding for the scholarships comes from proceeds of the...

Smoot to replace Kelly as UNITE CEO

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LONDON – Dan Smoot, who has been part of the Operation UNITE team since its inception a decade ago, will step up to lead the organization effective May 15. The UNITE Board of Directors voted Tuesday, April 30, to elevate Smoot to President and Chief Executive Officer....

1,200 lbs of drugs collected in UNITE region

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In just a single day, citizens across southern and eastern Kentucky have doubled the amount of unwanted or unused medications returned for safe disposal. On Saturday, April 27, Operation UNITE partnered with local anti-drug coalitions, the Kentucky State Police, and...