{"id":1372,"date":"2026-05-25T05:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2026-05-25T05:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:34:33","slug":"officers-closely-checking-central-nc-boaters-during-memorial-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1372","title":{"rendered":"Officers closely checking central NC boaters during Memorial Day weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>APEX, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 Safety on the water is top of mind for deputies and North Carolina Wildlife officers this Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1370\">15+ new fire photos released of Goldboro infero that illuminated sky, gutting home and displacing three<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The men and women dedicated to keeping everyone safe hope it is on boaters\u2019 minds too, as many prepare to launch boats, kayaks, and other watercraft on popular lakes this holiday weekend.<\/p>\n<p>As of Sunday afternoon, wildlife officials said it has been a safe weekend with no calls for service.<\/p>\n<p>Business owners, however, are experiencing a slowdown due to high gas prices and drought conditions. The impact is being felt at Jordan Lake in Chatham County.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, we have been seeing less people out here on the lake, but we\u2019re so excited to be out here now because the sun has finally poked through,\u201d said Pam Letts, owner of Let\u2019s Go Watersports.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tNOW PLAYING<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Letts says she had dozens of reservations last Memorial Day weekend, and she hopes the expected rain this week makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1359\">Two Wilson barbers talk about saving a life with Narcan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s actually really just been the last week that it\u2019s been the lower level. For a while, Jordan Lake was the only lake that didn\u2019t have an obvious difference like Falls Lake, which got really low,\u201d said Letts.<\/p>\n<p>Some families say they are still celebrating, but say they\u2019ll be extra careful on the water.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that there\u2019s low water levels, but it doesn\u2019t bother us. We\u2019re adventurers. We like checking out cool rocks, and so there\u2019s just always something new to discover and explore with the low water levels,\u201d said Autumn Bolton, a Raleigh resident.<\/p>\n<p>Wildlife officials said there have been five deadly boating incidents across the state this year with three involving alcohol. <\/p>\n<p>As of Sunday morning, officials say there have been no charges of boating under the influence on Jordan Lake. One NC Wildlife Commission captain said there will still be a heavy presence on the waters until the end of the three-day weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1355\">2 injured, taken to hospital after shooting in west Fayetteville neighborhood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APEX, N.C. (WNCN) &#8212; Safety on the water is top of mind for deputies and North Carolina Wildlife officers this Memorial Day weekend. The men and women dedicated to keeping everyone safe hope it is on boaters&#8217; minds too, as many prepare to launch boats, kayaks, and other watercraft on popular lakes this holiday weekend. 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