As we get closer to summer, two recent child drownings in Chesapeake remind all of us that water safety should be top of mind. A local biking group says it wants to support a man who was seriously ...

Swimming is one of those important life skills that we don't often think about, especially during the winter months. But, it's very necessary for your safety and keeping your child safe around water.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to a survey from the American Red Cross, 54% of adults in the United States do not know how to swim or lack some of the basic swimming skills. Student-athlete Jack ...

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS — Earlier this week toddler cousins drowned after wandering into a pool area at their apartment complex. The girls were just 1- and 2-years-old. Unfortunately, we have seen a number of ...

Safety drills are held during all programs. Please exit the pool promptly when the air horn sounds, aiding lifeguards in swift rescues for minimal disruption. Should I Choose Group or Private Swim ...

The death of 8-year-old Ryan Amichette, who drowned this month in a neighbor’s pool in Fort Lauderdale cast a tragic spotlight on a public health issue for young children nationwide but especially in ...

The City Council took the first step Monday toward raising the cost of swim lessons at the Muehlhausen Aquatic Center. The move to increase the fee to $50, up from $40, will move forward to a second ...

Beginning this fall, Dartmouth Athletics will offer free swim lessons for all undergraduate and graduate students, according to College spokesperson Jana Barnello. Beginner swim classes were ...

During a period of painful budget cuts, New York City lawmakers secured private funding to pay for free swim lessons for 2,000 second graders starting in June. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons With New York ...