Safety Coverage

Amber Alert canceled missing 2-year-old Robeson County boy found safe

Earl Frederick Locklear, 36, faces several charges that include kidnapping, larceny of a motor vehicle, and possibly others.

Safety project moving forward after girl killed on Cary Street

Months after a 6-year-old girl was hit and killed in Cary, neighbors are pushing for a safer street.

Local jewelry store plans to utilize new video-sharing camera program

According to Raleigh police, so far more than 220 cameras are registered and more than 460 are integrated in a new system designed to more quickly solve crimes.

Davia Pugh, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade marches on

Music, dancing, bagpipes and lots of green are expected at the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Raleigh with one difference this year - there will be no motorized vehicles.

Nakya Carter, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

How to talk to kids about tornado safety

Talking to kids about tornadoes can be stressful, but helping them prepare for a life-threatening situation can pay off down the road.

WRAL Staff

Advocates give out free gun locks at Wake County barber shops

Gun safety advocates are visiting barbershops and consultants are working with barbers in training about the importance of a gun lock.

Task force pushing legislation for stricter gun laws to protect children

The child fatality task's force's goal is simply to prevent child death and promote well-being.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

UNC Safewalk program lends an ear, gives students peace of mind

An effort at UNC-Chapel Hill gives students a friend to walk with at night on campus to feel safe and secure.

UNC students start safety program for peace of mind on campus

At UNC-Chapel Hill, some students are taking safety into their own hands, just months after an on-campus shooting killed one person and sent shockwaves through the town.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

New crash research shows guardrails may not stand up to heavier cars

America's cars are getting bigger and heavier -- and new crash test research suggests the nation's guardrails may not be keeping up.

Raleigh city leaders expected to give update on effort to improve safety in downtown Tuesday

Raleigh city leaders want to make downtown safer for you and your family -- and we'll get an update on those efforts Tuesday. This comes after downtown has seen an uptick in violent crime over the past six months.

Doctors issue battery ingestion warning

A local emergency room physician is cautioning parents about the potential dangers of small objects that can lead to significant issues if accidentally swallowed.

Red Cross warns of holiday fire dangers, house fire displaces Raleigh family

A Raleigh family lost its home to a fire just days before Christmas. The American Red Cross is sharing tips on how to keep your family safe this holiday season.

Raleigh family displaced by house fire, Red Cross shares how to stay safe

A Raleigh family lost its home to a fire just days before Christmas.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Deck the halls, but do it safely

Consumer Reports shares some tips and tech to ensure that your home stays bright, beautiful and safe.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Steps you can take to prevent your Christmas tree from catching fire

Whether your Christmas tree is real or artificial, both types can go up in flames if the conditions aren't right.

Private security on patrol to make downtown Raleigh safer through the holidays

Saturday marked the start of a contract for additional armed security patrols near a recent trouble spot in downtown Raleigh. Officers with the Capitol Special Police (CSP) - the same group that patrols city hall - will be on hand daily around the GoRaleigh station near Moore Square.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Armed security group to beef up enforcement around Raleigh transit station

A private security force is now on board to begin patrolling in and around the downtown transit center where crime increased through the first nine months of this year - including two homicides.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Pet safety tips for Thanksgiving holiday

Veterinarians are offering a few dos and don'ts to keep your pet safe this holiday season. An estimated 60% of pet owners will feed their four-legged friends table scraps.

UNC trustee calls for mandatory active shooter training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders and University Police are working on a full debrief report of the Aug. 28 campus shooting that left a professor dead.

Inside look at Wake County diplomatic security training

Law enforcement agencies in Wake County are training to protect high-profile people who visit the area. The training includes practicing how to protect dignitaries such as royalty, foreign ministers and the Dalai Lama.

When high-profile people visit, Wake law enforcement will be prepared to protect them

Law enforcement agencies in Wake County are training to protect high-profile people who visit the area. The training includes practicing how to protect dignitaries such as royalty, foreign ministers and the Dalai Lama.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Should active shooter training be mandatory at UNC?

UNC-Chapel Hill leaders and University Police are working on a full debrief report of the Aug. 28 campus shooting that left a professor dead.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

UNC leaders to discuss next steps to improve safety after campus shooting

UNC Chapel Hill leaders will be discussing ways to improve security Wednesday. At least one board of trustee member is pushing for active shooter response training for students, faculty and staff.

4 popular pickup trucks fall short on latest safety test

Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat.