Local high schools implement safety protocols for outdoor practices amidst record heat wave

Schools enforce safety precautions while student athletes practice during heat wave

Amid an ongoing heat wave, local schools have been cracking down on student athletes' safety while they practice over the summer.

Local high schools implement safety protocols for outdoor practices amidst record heat wave

As high school athletes in the Triangle face one of the hottest summers on record, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has rolled out strict heat safety protocols to prevent heat illnesses during outdoor practices.