Points of Pride

During Operation Medicine Drop, held September 25, 2010, over 92,000 dosage units of old, expired and unused medications was collected for proper disposal. Operation Medicine Drop is a collaborative effort between UCPS, Union County Sheriff's Office, CMC-Union and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. In addition, every Union County law enforcement agency was involved.
The SADD But TRU Club at Porter Ridge High School (Students Against Destructive Decisions/Tobacco Reality Unfiltered), with the assistance of numerous local law enforcement, emergency medical services and firefighters, simulated an underage drunk driving crash with deadly consequences Wednesday, April 28, 2010. The event was organized by the club's advisor, Lael Rorie, and UCPS Tobacco Free Schools Specialist, Laura Grier.
The law offices of Michael A. DeMayo presented "Arrive Alive" at Forest Hills, Piedmont and Porter Ridge high schools May 12 & 13, 2011. Peggy Bennett and her son, Josh, told his story of being permanently disabled due to his decision to drink underage and then drive. Their goal is to raise awareness among teens about the dangers of underage drinking and, particularly, drinking and driving.

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Scotch in a can

Scotch whiskey will soon be sold in a 12-ounce aluminum can in the U.S. The can looks very much like a can of soda, and will be priced for less than $5. Each 12-ounce can - which is equal to about eight shots - contains 80-proof "single grain scotch whiskey," according to manufacturer Scottish Spirits Imports, Inc.

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"Spice" makers alter recipes to sidestep state laws banning synthetic marijuana

“Spice” is back. Just months after dozens of states banned synthetic marijuana, the chemists who make it have found a way to outfox lawmakers.