With summer in full swing and crowds flocking to the beach, beachgoers are reminded to take extra precautions when using beach umbrellas after reports of injuries caused by wind-blown umbrellas.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — What beach trip would be complete without an umbrella? But how often do we stop to think about how safe that umbrella really is? “It’s been documented that there are 4,000 people ...

The next time you go on vacation, check that your beach umbrella meets new safety standards. Our Bill O'Neil explains this in the video above. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The next time you go on vacation, ...

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Soaking up sun is one of the best ways to enjoy the beach, but too much UV can be painful or even dangerous. If you’re headed to a Grand Strand beach this summer, sun protection is essential. But when ...

One moment, a bright Jersey Shore morning; the next, a lifeguard finds herself with a six-foot umbrella pole protruding from her shoulder, a sight that left even veteran first responders reeling.