WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4,000 people drown every year in the United States. The CDC reports that the number of people who die by ...

The YMCA of the Blue Water Area will host Healthy Kids Day, an annual event with fun-filled, family-friendly activities to encourage a healthy start to the summer season, on April 26. The event, which ...

The lure of cold water is undeniable as summer temperatures climb. However, as people flock to rivers and reservoirs across the region to beat the heat, that refreshing escape has turned tragic for ...

Drownings in Suffolk County increased 60% from 2023 to 2024, leading officials and safety experts on Wednesday to highlight the importance of water safety and awareness as summer arrives. At a news ...

Strong winds are being blamed for knocking a father and his two children off a paddleboard at Chatfield Reservoir in the Jefferson County portion Monday. The children survived, but the father died, ...

Water is essential for life. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body relies on adequate hydration to function properly. Yet, many people do not drink enough water daily, leading to dehydration and ...

Summermusik is holding its fourth annual We Are One music festival from Friday, March 21 through Tuesday, March 25, and this year’s theme is “We Are One: Water.” Programming will explore the ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — The dangerous ferocity of Lake Michigan is something local emergency responders like Cal Keuning know well. "We work with the sheriff's department, we work with DNR, other police ...

LAKE CUMBERLAND, Ky. (LEX 18) — With just a month remaining until the unofficial start of boating season, safety should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind before heading out on the water. Conley ...