Volusia Beach Safety prepares for big crowds on Memorial Day weekend

Lifeguards return to Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Lifeguards are now back on duty at Wrightsville Beach ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, a division of the fire department, staffs and monitors the lifeguard stands. The department says between 40 and 45 guards will be stationed along the beach at various access points through Labor Day. Lifeguards are typically on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., depending on the weather…

Folly Beach braces for large crowds during Memorial Day weekend

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD)--Crowds are already making their way to beaches across the Lowcountry to celebrate Memorial Day, and while officials want everyone to have a great time, they’re also urging visitors to keep safety in mind. Folly Beach is bracing for thousands of visitors during Memorial Day weekend. City officials are ramping up resources to keep the beach safe and enjoyable. “Any major holiday on Folly Beach, we staff almost our entire …

Volusia Beach Safety prepares for big crowds on Memorial Day weekend

Friday brought high tide and a moderate threat for rip currents.