Report: Some Who Died In N.C. Jails Not Properly Supervised
A North Carolina newspaper has examined jail deaths across the state and found a disturbing trend– many of them died while left unsupervised longer than they should have been.
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Bill Allows $200 Fine For Slow Drivers Who Don't Move Over
Slowpoke drivers beware. You may soon face a fine for bogging down traffic in the left lane of North Carolina interstates.
Traffic Fatalities Rising In Winston-Salem
There's been an uptick in traffic deaths in the Winston-Salem area. A vehicle crash on June 11 marked the 12th crash fatality of 2017.
Elon Student Has Confirmed Case Of Meningitis
The Alamance County Health Department says it has been notified of a confirmed case of meningitis in an Elon University student.
As Batteries Keep Catching Fire, U.S. Safety Agency Prepares For Change
The Consumer Product Safety Commission grabbed the spotlight in recalls of hoverboard scooters and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones. It's a tiny agency with a vast oversight of thousands of products.
Carmakers Question The Future Of The Automobile, The Driver And The Industry
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have offered clues on how they expect to deal with a future that includes self-driving cars.
Fiat Chrysler Fined $70 Million For Failing To Report Safety Data
Automakers are required by law to turn over data about accidents, warranties and safety issues.
U.S. Wants To Register Drones As Their Numbers Proliferate
The FAA administrator said Monday "there will be consequences" for drone operators who don't fly the equipment safely.
Traffic Takes A Tremendous Global Toll, But Cheap Fixes Can Save Lives
It's a global issue, and deaths are often high in the developing world. A new report looks at inexpensive ways to cut down on fatalities.
Most Commuter Rails Won't Meet Deadline For Mandated Safety Systems
Most commuter trains are several years away from implementing Positive Train Control system to prevent derailment. With Americans taking 490 million commuter rail trips last year, the stakes are high.