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Over the past two years, rural Greene County in northeastern Tennessee has collected more than $2.7 million from regional and national settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Some people say it’s reasonable for densely populated areas to receive more settlement funds, since they serve more of those affected. But others worry this overlooks rural communities disproportionately harmed by opioid addiction.

First Spencer Dinwiddie got vindication. Then he got a career benchmark — and a much-needed win.

Herren would go clean, but the once-promising Celtics alum works to help others now to avoid the path he once found himself on.

The US college basketball landscape has become even more global this season as four high-profile African prospects joined Division 1 teams, with the likes of UConn, Oral Roberts and Louisville reaping the benefits of the NBA Academys efforts.

Tim Buck knows by heart how many people died from drug overdoses in his North Carolina county last year: 10. The year before it was 12 — an all-time high.

Some people say it’s reasonable for densely populated areas to receive more settlement funds, since they serve more of those affected. But others worry this overlooks rural communities disproportionately harmed by opioid addiction.

Rural areas have been hit hard by the opioid crisis but advocates say they may not receive enough of states' settlements with drugmakers.

Some people say it’s reasonable for densely populated areas to receive more settlement funds, since they serve more of those affected.

Tim Buck knows by heart how many people died from drug overdoses in his North Carolina county last year: 10. The year before it was 12 — an all-time high.