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Man's body recovered after he disappeared in Franklin County lake

  • Jul 27

Heart-pounding video shows intense waves as lifeguards rescue boy

  • Jul 27
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5 dead after attempt to help struggling swimmer turns into 'tragedy': Sheriff

  • Jul 21

Triangle teen prepares to swim English Channel at just 17

  • Jul 19

2 arrested after teen's death, accused of failing to report drowning

  • Jul 14

12-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Neuse River

  • Jul 8

Former NC State swimmer, assistant coach dies at 39

  • Jul 8

Child fighting for life after being pulled from Neuse River

  • Jul 7

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Child fighting for life after being pulled from Neuse River

  • Jul 7
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Woman survives being pulled into ocean by 'sneaker wave'

  • Jun 23
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As summer nears, experts stress swim safety for young children

  • May 11
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Coastal Cool uses recycled plastic waste to create swimwear

  • Sep 7, 2025
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Garner designer makes waves with hand painted, sustainable swimwear line

  • Jun 27, 2025
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Vote restricts options for Cary youth transgender swimmers

  • Apr 12, 2025
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Search underway for missing swimmer at Jordan Lake

  • Jul 3, 2024
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Lifeguard shortage still issue as central NC swimming pools set to open

  • May 24, 2024

Latest Stories

AC use to spike, could strain power grids; People flock to Lake Crabtree as extreme heat builds

Expect long lines at boat rentals and rising demand for AC as a dangerous heat wave arrives midweek.

  • Jun 29

Falls Lake water-level drop amid drought noticeable to visitors: 'Little alarming'

Drought conditions are worsening an already concerning situation at Falls Lake, where water levels continue to recede, exposing more sandbars and shoreline.

  • Jun 9

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

A five-year-old boy nearly drowned at a hotel pool, but in a stroke of fate, two off-duty firefighters were there and immediately got to work.

  • Jun 9

Low water levels at Falls Lake continue to raise concerns

Boaters at Falls Lake are noticing significantly lower water levels, with exposed shoreline and new hazards emerging.

  • May 25

Water safety top of mind during heat wave, as pools open for the summer

The city of Raleigh offers swimming lessons year-round, and lifeguards are stationed at city-operated pools while they are open.

  • May 20