7,500 pills destroyed in Letcher

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WHITESBURG – A community celebration to conclude Letcher County’s “Accidental Dealer” awareness campaign drew approximately 100 people on Thursday, May 5. Many of those in attendance took advantage of Operation UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” – a mobile incinerator sponsored by...

12,599 pills destroyed in Jackson County

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McKEE – Many Jackson County citizens took advantage of Operation UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” to get rid of their unwanted or outdated medications during a finale program for the Accidental Dealer campaign April 12. Throughout the week pills were collected from residents at...

Bath sets Pill Dragon record

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OWINGSVILLE – Bath County citizens brought 56,826 pills for destruction during a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” program March 23, obliterating the previous record set last fall. Numerous folks came to the Bath County Courthouse to turn in their unused,...

Archery team on target

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McKEE – The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Anti-drug Coalition was recently able to help support the J.C.H.S. Archery Team by awarding them $1,500 funding from Operation UNITE. The funds were given to the school so that the team’s coach, Matt Vickers, would be...

Lord’s Gym supports backpack club

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The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Anti-drug Coalition was recently able to help the J.C. Backpack Club receive some much needed support in form of a $500 check. The check was given to Melinda Cunagin, club organizer, at a brief ceremony, by Neal Broadus, Lord’s Gym...