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Consumer Reports rank safest new and used cars for teen drivers
(WWAY) — Consumer reports teamed up with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to find the safest new and used cars for teen drivers. The CDC found that teenagers are 3x more likely to be in a...
View ArticleSwimming safety tips as summer draws closer
SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — Memorial day marks the unofficial begin to summer, and with pools opening and beaches and lakes becoming more crowded, it is important to know how to keep your kids safe in...
View ArticleTrauma center prepares for a busy holiday weekend
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Fourth of July is just days away. With fireworks, traffic on the roads, and busy waterways, it is important to remember to be safe when you’re enjoying the holiday....
View ArticleKeeping your Prime Day packages safe
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Amazon Prime Day is today and tomorrow, and while that’s a good thing for online shoppers, it’s also the most wonderful time of year for porch pirates. Millions of people plan...
View ArticleSecond structural issue found on Carowinds roller coaster with big crack
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — Another structural issue has been located with a large roller coaster that’s been closed for weeks since a large crack in a support column was discovered, a North Carolina agency...
View ArticleTesla is allowing no-hands driving with Autopilot for longer periods
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, a development that has drawn...
View ArticleTraining exercises being held in Wrightsville Beach Tuesday evening
WRIGHTSVILLE BEAC, NC (WWAY) — The Wrightsville Beach Police Department will be holding training exercises Tuesday evening. The training will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the 300 block...
View ArticleNew Hanover County Fire Rescue taking part in Fire Prevention Week
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Fire Rescue is participating in Fire Prevention Week through October 14th. The annual event aims to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention,...
View ArticleAbbey Nature Preserve temporarily closing as land development begins
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Abbey Nature Preserve in Scotts Hill will temporarily close beginning October 16th as crews begin land development on nearby property. Officials say signage will be placed...
View ArticleLaw enforcement encouraging safety this Halloween
CAPE FEAR REGION, NC (WWAY)– Ghosts and goblins will be out and about exactly one week from today for Halloween. According to the National Safety Council, children are more than twice as likely to be...
View ArticleWays to help make sure the presents you are buying are safe
UNITED STATES (CNN) — As you shop those Black Friday deals, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that not all toys are safe, especially those purchased online. Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric...
View ArticleExperts offer safety advice while shopping this holiday season
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The holiday shopping season is in full swing, with people searching for the perfect gift in-store and online. Some people are also searching for the perfect theft. Like porch...
View ArticleTesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors...
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when...
View ArticleWilmington Fire Department responds to weekend space heater blaze
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department says they responded to several fires over the weekend. One of the fires was caused by space heaters. Crews say there were two of them plugged...
View ArticleSurf City Police Department once again giving away free gun locks to protect...
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — The Surf City Police Department is once again giving away free gun locks to residents. The Department first offered the locks a year ago, aiming to keep children safe from guns....
View ArticleWMPO awarded 100 bicycle helmets from NCDOT bicycle helmet Initiative
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) has been awarded 100 children’s bicycle helmets from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s...
View ArticleLovin’ Life Music Fest organizers address weather, safety plans
CHARLOTTE, (WSOC) — Organizers held a press conference on Monday to address safety plans, as well as weather concerns for the upcoming Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Thousands of people are expected to...
View ArticleRetention Ponds are killing birds in local neighborhoods according to...
Castle Hayne, NC (WWAY) — According to Skywatch Bird Rescue, changes need to be made to retention ponds to help save wildlife in the area. A retention pond at the Gardens Condominium Complex in New...
View ArticleBoeing reaches deadline for reporting how it will fix aircraft safety and...
(ABC NEWS) — Boeing is due to tell federal regulators Thursday how it plans to fix the safety and quality problems that have plagued its aircraft-manufacturing work in recent years. The Federal...
View ArticleNew traffic signals, pedestrian crosswalks being added to Wilmington’s Cargo...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The NCDOT is installing new traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalks in the Cargo District. Work will take place on Queen Street at the crossing of 16th and 17th streets, and...
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