The results from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, conducted on Watauga High School students, are in. The findings are that 10-60% of students are trying to catch any of many addictions at an early age. For a graphic breakdown of categories, you may, with parental approval, click here.

Meanwhile, snooping troopers, acting under the auspices of “Child Passenger Safety Week,” charged 3844 NC highway travelers with criminal violations, including:

  • 435 for impaired driving
  • 891 for illegal drugs
  • 40 for stolen vehicles
  • 441 for fugitive warrants.