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6,585 pills destroyed in Rowan
MOREHEAD – A campaign by the Rowan County UNITE Coalition to encourage the safe disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications was a hit. Ten citizens and two police agencies brought 6,585 unwanted, unused or out-of-date pills for destruction by the “Pill...
21 sought in Letcher roundup
WHITESBURG – A lengthy investigation by Operation UNITE into illegal prescription drug sales in Letcher County has resulted in the indictment of 21 individuals on 35 felony cases. Detectives, accompanied by deputies from the Letcher County Sheriff Danny Webb’s Office,...
Pill Dragon, movie cap Corbin campaign
CORBIN – The Declare Hope/UNITE Corbin Coalition will host the “Pill Dragon” and present a free showing of the documentary “An Appalachian Dawn” during its finale for the Accidental Dealer awareness campaign. The program will be held Saturday, March 19, at the...
7,500 pills destroyed in Morgan County
WEST LIBERTY – After a four-month winter rest, Operation UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” emerged with a renewed hunger. The mobile incinerator made its first appearance of 2011 at the Morgan County Community Center where it consumed 7,500 unwanted, unused or out-of-date pills...
MAC members formalizing structure
PRESTONSBURG – More than a dozen providers of medical services are one step closer to formalizing an advisory council to the Operation UNITE Board of Directors. The group, representing a broad range of healthcare professions, met Thursday, March 3, to begin finalizing...
Webb honored for leadership
LONDON – Letcher County Sheriff Danny Webb has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership in the field of law enforcement. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and Fifth...
Miniard honored for leadership
LONDON – Monticello Police Chief Ralph W. Miniard has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership in the field of law enforcement. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and Fifth...
Knox Coalition honored for leadership
LONDON – Knox County’s UNITE Coalition has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership, purpose and passion in the region. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and Fifth...
KDAC honored for leadership
LONDON – Knott County’s Drug Abuse Council has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership, purpose and passion in the region through enactment of its pain clinic ordinance. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske,...