Appalachian State University ranks among U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Graduate Schools for its master’s programs in business, education, social work and public affairs.

Read more: App State Among Best Graduate Schools, Says US News

Lenoir Police arrested a man on drug charges after a month long investigation.

Read more: Lenoir Police Make Arrest After Month Long Drug Investigation

A survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials finds that 35 of 44 responding state departments of transportation (80 percent) are using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, for a wide range of purposes.

Read more: 35 State DOTs, Including NC, Deploying Drones To Save Lives, Time, Money

As of Friday last week, Blue Ridge Energy was still working to confirm that a fuel spill remained only on the cooperative's property.

Read more: Blue Ridge Energy Fuel Spill Contained, Tests Being Conducted

Local law enforcement agencies responded to a fight at Watauga High School Wednesday morning.

Read more: Law Enforcement Repsonds To Fight At Watauga High School

The newly appointed bipartisan North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement met for its inaugural meeting last week in Raleigh.

Read more: New NC State Board Of Elections And Ethics Enforcement Meets

The Watauga County Board of Elections has new members.

Read more: Watauga Board Of Elections Gets New Members

The Saturday, March 24 screening of Banff Mountain Film Festival has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30 pm.

Read more: Banff Film Festival Saturday Event Rescheduled For Tuesday March 27

A former Mountain City Police officer has been sentenced on drug charges.

Read more: Former Mountain City Police Officer Sentenced In Drug Case

Rising interest rates haven’t deterred home buyers in High Country.

Read more: February Home Sales Remain Strong Despite Higher Interest Rates