water safety
Health officials offer tips for recreational water safety
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to enjoy time spent at lakes and beaches safely and be aware of possible health risks, including algal blooms.
Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that
First Strokes, a nonprofit based in New York City, is helping students learn water safety skills and how to swim. They offer free swimming lessons for teens — taught by other teens.