The city of Raeford hopes to start anew with a new police chief. Michael Dummett was sworn in at City Hall on Monday morning, replacing Kevin Locklear who was dismissed.

More than 1,000 high school students in Johnston County got a firsthand look Thursday at the devastation and destruction car accidents can cause.

Linda Shaw-Thomas, who police say was stabbed to death by her ex-husband, was honored at her school Tuesday. Meanwhile, domestic violence advocates urged those in need to seek help.

The Fayetteville Police Department says its crackdown of speedy drivers has made roads safer. Officials say they are ticketing more people, which has lead to fewer wrecks.

The motorcycle helmet law in North Carolina will change Jan. 1, 2008. The new law requires safety-approved helmets be worn.

Domestic violence is a widespread issue that affects many Americans and North Carolinians. Now, there are groups in Robeson County who are trying to make the victims feel safer.

New technology is speeding up the search and rescue process from days to minutes. Project Lifesaver is a tracking system that can be used to locate missing people.

While shoppers are on the lookout for steals and deals, the Fayetteville Police Department is making sure nobody steals from them during a special holiday operation.

This week five Triangle-area teens have been killed in car accidents. So far this year, 106 teens have died in North Carolina car accidents with 15 teenage deaths in the Triangle.

A Fayetteville teenager was hit and killed while crossing the road to get home from school on Thursday. Now the community wants something done to protect kids at the intersection.

Two runners in NC were hit and killed while jogging. It took police a long time to identify them because they were not wearing ID at the time of the accidents.

The following are a series of personal safety tips for joggers and runners.

The city of Fayetteville wants speeders to slow down. The police department has already started targeting aggressive drivers and those who speed through school zones.

The Fayetteville Police Department wants drivers to slow down when going through a school zone. They're focusing on those who don't.

Gangs are a growing problem in North Carolina, and authorities say they’re changing ways of identifying themselves because adults are starting to recognize certain symbols.

Rescue workers spent the day responding to a plane crash, but there was no real danger since it was a training exercise. They hope the exercise will help them work together better.

The year is only half over and so far eight officers have died in counties throughout the state. The single largest cause of death is traffic fatalities.

The sheriff's office has taken over homicide investigations in the town of Spring Lake. Some residents and businesses are happy to hear the police department will be getting help.

The police department has been cracking down on drivers throughout the city who speed. They issued 152 percent more speeding tickets in the first six months of 2007 than 2006.

Nearly 2 million drivers are expected to hit state highways for the Independence Day holiday, but they won't be alone. Troopers will be on the lookout for dangerous drivers.

Winston-Salem Police are investigating a string of break-ins that began on May 14th in the Sherwood Forest area. This week, the a 16-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted.

With summer weather here, lots of folks are taking to the road on two wheels. Authorities say more folks are riding, and North Carolina's seeing more fatal motorcycle accidents.

The Food and Drug Administration says people who've bought toothpaste made in China should throw it away.

Memorial Day is the official opening of the summer swim season, and with the holiday just around the corner, area pools are preparing for big crowds.

This is a list of organizations to contact if your child is missing.

The first 48 hours following the disappearance of a child are the most critical in terms of finding and returning that child safely home—but they also can be the most troublesome and chaotic.

Here are some tips on keeping you and your family safe while using fireworks.