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Safety

NC House panel to review school safety bill

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A bipartisan public school safety bill hailed by its sponsors as among the most comprehensive in the nation is getting its first review by North Carolina House members. Full story...
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NC House OKs making permit records confidential

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The North Carolina House has voted to bar the public from reviewing the detailed records of concealed weapons and pistol permit holders issued in the name of safety. Full story...
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Children discuss school safety

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video Brunswick County students tell GMC anchor Ashley Jacobs they feel safe at school, even after hearing horrific details of the Sandy Hook tragedy and the kidnapping of 5-year-old Ethan in Alabama. Full story...
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Teachers get lesson in gun training

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In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, teachers in the Triangle have responded by spending their Sunday in the classroom, in a free firearms training course. Full story...
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East Bladen HS trying to raise $10k for new football helmets

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videoThe season is over for East Bladen High School's football team, and some of its equipment is also done for good. With such a high risk for head injuries during games, safety standards for helmets are strongly enforced. Full story...
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Safety Officials pitch in for Child Passenger Safety Week

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The Wilmington Police and Fire Departments are teaming up to help improve child safety. Full story...
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Wilmington FD hosts first ever Scout Day

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The Wilmington Fire Department opened the doors of the Empie Park Fire Station for the first ever scout day. Full story...
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2nd man dies in jump from Greensboro parking deck

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Officials in Greensboro say no decision has been made on reviewing a parking garage after a second man has jumped to his death. Full story...
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Winston-Salem school evacuated after fire

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Officials in Winston-Salem evacuated an elementary school after a fire near the building. Full story...
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Local event showcases boating safety tools

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videoGMC anchor Ashley Jacobs is caught by surprise when testing a life vest. Full story...
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Lumberton officer wounded; suspect in custody

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Lumberton police say a suspect in the wounding of a police officer has shot and injured himself. Full story...
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NC man charged in shooting deaths of 2 people

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A 33-year-old Hoke County man is charged with killing his ex-girlfriend and a man at her home. Full story...
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Cooper hails NC DNA law during national meeting

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North Carolina's top prosecutor says the state's DNA law is getting results and saving lives. Full story...
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Fayetteville father charged with murder

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A Fayetteville man convicted of abusing his toddler in 2004 is now facing first-degree murder charges in the boy's death. Full story...
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Man suspected in 1966 slaying of Shelby girl dies

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The man suspected of killing an 11-year-old Shelby girl more than 40 years ago has died. Full story...
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