Rowan drug sweep nets 8 more arrests

MOREHEAD – Eight more suspected drug dealers were arrested in the third week of Sheriff Jack Carter’s “Operation Rowan Roundup.” Carter said he is “very, very pleased” with the feedback his office is receiving from private citizens...

Youth challenged to be active in anti-drug effort

HINDMAN – “You guys have the opportunity to go out and be inspiring,” participants in Tuesday’s (October 26) final UNITE Youth Leadership Training program were told. “Inspire those around you,” continued Cheryl Campbell of Youth To Youth International. “Do it because...

Cumberland area youth complete leadership training

LONDON – “If it is to be, it’s up to me!” This refrain, repeated enthusiastically by the more than 200 youth attending Monday’s (October 25) UNITE Youth Leadership Training program, served as a call to action in combating substance abuse issues throughout the region....

9 more arrested in Rowan Roundup week 2

MOREHEAD – Rowan County sheriff’s deputies arrested nine more suspected drug dealers in the second week of Sheriff Jack Carter’s “Operation Rowan Roundup.” “Most of these arrests are related to the sale of Oxycodone in the form of...

11 arrested in Rowan roundup

MOREHEAD – Rowan County sheriff’s deputies have arrested 11 suspected drug dealers in the opening phase of what Sheriff Jack Carter is calling “Operation Rowan Roundup.” “These are the first of many individuals we expect to round up over...