Law enforcement agencies and fire departments want you to have a safety celebration whether you are celebrating inside or ...

Correction: Rocky Mount's Independence Day celebration is Thursday. The Rocky Mount celebration listed in Thursday's Extra is happening in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This story has been updated.

Barbecue didn't just become a Fourth of July tradition through happenstance. It has plenty of history, and it was once a crucial part of U.S. politics.

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Here's a brief history of "the most important secular holiday on the calendar" – Independence Day. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app.