Earlier this week, as part of the United States Drug Enforcement Administrations National Drug Take Back Program, over 300 pounds of prescription medications were turned over from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office to the DEA for safe disposal.

"Our office has participated in the Drug Take Back Program since its inception and have expanded services available to our community by installing a convenient drop box in our agency lobby, where residents can safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications any time of day," stated Sheriff David Groves in announcing the event total.