 If the diagnosis is cancer, time is important. Call the PMC Lawson Cancer Center and we'll see you quickly with the goal of starting your plan of care within two weeks of diagnosis. Our purpose is saving lives. As the holidays approach, many are gearing up to attend get-togethers and parties which potentially involve alcohol. The Pikeville Police Department wants to make sure all drivers are safe and as little intoxicated drivers are out on the roads as possible. DUI is the most avoidable thing that can be done. You know, it doesn't have to happen at all for any reason. Phone a friend, stay where you're at, call a taxi. We have taxi services that cover this area and very reasonable prices. It's way cheaper than going to jail, court cost, fines, losing your life, killing somebody else. You know, it doesn't have to happen. Sober drivers on the road need to be paying close attention, avoid texting, and use hands-free devices while in the car. Just don't drive, don't drink and drive. It's real costly and it could cost you the ultimate, ultimate, pay the ultimate price for it. Somebody's life or your life and it's a totally avoidable thing. There's no reason you should be on the road intoxicated. There's absolutely no reason for it. You know, as police officers and first responders, firemen, people like that, we see firsthand exactly what happens in these crashes and, you know, the trauma of that to families is terrible. So there's no reason to put people through that, especially during the holidays or anytime, but especially during the holidays. Just, you know, think a little more of yourself than to do something like that. So if you think you've had too much to drink, do not get behind the wheel of a vehicle, call a taxi, friend, or if possible, make plans to spend the night at the place you will be drinking. For Mountain Top News, I'm Kelsey Deen.