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The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in Charlotte this morning (Aug. 20) to announce the launch of the upcoming Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. The statewide enforcement initiative, which runs from Monday through Sep. 7, uses amplified outreach and enforcement efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road during one of the busiest and most dangerous travel times of the year. Drivers...
Whiteville City Councilwoman Helen Holden has been charged with driving while impaired four times since 2007, convicted twice, and exonerated once, according to court records. Holden, 49, was arrested Saturday night just before midnight after allegedly running a red light in Whiteville. Police stopped her for the traffic violation, according to a statement from WPD, and took her into custody for driving while impaired after she refused a...
Road safety challenges differ greatly between rural and urban areas. These differences impact accident frequency, severity, and community well-being. Urban settings often face congestion, pedestrian risks, and higher crash numbers. Rural regions struggle with longer emergency response times and poor infrastructure. Research also shows that driver behavior varies significantly between these environments. A 2023 ScienceDirect study with 346 participants revealed that rural drivers felt greater control demands but...