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Dinwiddie schools receive a revamped drug education program 

Following a recent request to restore the DARE program at Dinwiddie schools, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on drug education plans from Dr. Charles Maranzano, acting school superintendent.

Maranzano said the new program will be taught by health and physical education teachers, rather than sheriff's deputies, who taught under the old DARE program.

Maranzano explained that the old DARE program was not viewed as "scientific" as other programs supported by the state and federal government.

"This drug awareness program is called Too Good For Drugs.

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