Pristine beaches, pools and many other swimming spots give relief to intense summer heat in North Carolina. But hundreds of lives have been lost to drownings over the last five years. Who’s most ...

Asheville reopened its Grant Center pool in Southside after a brief closure with unarmed security staff now in place, the city said.

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Natural waters and pools pose a drowning risk in North Carolina. Children account for two-thirds of deaths in pools.