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A YMCA employee is charged with felony secret peeping in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred at a Raleigh elementary school.

YMCA employee arrested and charged with secret peeping at Raleigh elementary school

<p>&gt;&gt; GRACE REPORTING LIVE. JULIAN, THANK YOU. &gt;&gt; I'M BRIAN SHRADER. ALL NEW IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER A YMCA EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF SECRET PEEPING AT A RALLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THIS IS 22 YEAR-OLD COULD JOHN HEYWOOD ARRESTED YESTERDAY AND CHARGED WITH FELONY SECRET PEEPING AND THIRD-DEGREE EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR. IT'S A PART-TIME YMCA EMPLOYEE WHO WORKED AT THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT WYLIE, MAGNET ELEMENTARY AND RALEIGH. HE IS ACCUSED OF SECRETLY RECORDING AT LEAST 6 PEOPLE AND HAD POSSESSION OF CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL. ACCORDING TO THE SEARCH WARRANTS, KNOW THAT PRINCIPAL OF WILEY ELEMENTARY SAID THAT THIS HAPPENED AT ON CAMPUS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE YMCA PROVIDES STAFF FOR THOSE PROGRAMS, BUT THE PRINCIPAL WAS NOT SURE THAT ANY OF THE ALLEGED VICTIMS WERE WILEY STUDENTS. THE YMCA SAYS THAT IT HAS FIRED HAYWOOD AND IS COOPERATING FULLY WITH THE INVESTIGATION. WE KNOW THAT HAYWOOD IS OUT ON BOND WRAL'S.</p>

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YMCA employee accused of secretly recording at least 6 people

16-year-old charged with DWI in deadly crash with UPS truck in Raleigh

Three-vehicle crash involving UPS truck shuts down part of E. Millbrook Road

Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

Storms likely Thursday afternoon, particularly west Raleigh

Severe risk for Thursday 

3 juveniles injured in two separate drive-by-shootings in Durham 

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'Nobody vacations in New Jersey': NC lawmaker dismisses critics in mask fight

NC Senate passes bill that would ban wearing masks in public 

Man's body recovered from Neuse River in Raleigh

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Starting in 2025, North Carolina will have the strictest minimum liability coverage requirements in the country. The law change will allow victims of crashes to collect much more money from at-fault parties.

NC will soon have the most expensive basic auto insurance requirements in the US

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -- These agencies don't provide substantive reproductive healthcare or clinical services.  Usually, they legally cannot provide those services because these 'crisis pregnancy centers" are unlicensed, largely unregulated and routinely do not employ licensed medical professionals.

COLUMN: Unregulated, unaccountable 'crisis pregnancy centers' get millions in state tax dollars

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Gov. Roy Cooper and officials from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina are scheduled to meet with companies, trade associations and senior government officials in France, Germany and Switzerland.

NC economic development officials plan trip in Europe

Gov. Roy Cooper

The bill would speed up the process to partner with a new university, but the school system is still planning to partner with Wake Tech in the fall.

After falling out with Saint Augustine's, lawmakers move bill to help Wake leadership academies

Saint Augustine's University campus

A garbage truck burst into flames on Wednesday along Spring Forest Road in Raleigh.



'Melted right off': Garbage truck bursts into flames on Spring Forest Road in Raleigh

Fire response blocks Spring Forest Road in Raleigh

A man was shot in the face after an estranged woman's boyfriend, Ray Sessoms Jr., fired at a car she was traveling in.

Man shot in face during Sampson County car chase: Woman's former boyfriend fired shots at car, deputies say

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Deputies were looking for Brittney Patrice Fountain. She faces several charges, including four counts of animal cruelty.

Woman wanted after Chatham Co. deputies say her pit bulls attacked 3 people

Brittney Patrice Fountain

According to the arrest report, the incident unfolded on May 9 when 27-year-old Melina Logan allegedly stole a Honda sedan during a test drive.


Video: NC woman jumps off bridge after high-speed chase ends in crash near Miami

NC woman jumps into lake to evade authorities

A witness said she was walking along Hay Street, walked by the man in the door way and he called out to her.

Fayetteville police looking for man who exposed himself to woman along Hay Street

Hay Street in Fayetteville

A main route through downtown Raleigh will be closed Wednesday and Thursday while crews remove a decades-old oak tree in Nash Square.



Giant oak tree comes down in downtown Raleigh's Nash Square, closing Martin Street

Giant tree comes down in Nash Square

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There are a number of impressive Memorial Day deals this week including discounts for military members, restaurant offers, gift card bonuses, retail sales and more!

Memorial Day Deals 2024: Military discounts, gift card bonuses, restaurant & retail offers

Flags in Washington, DC (photo F Prosser)

May 21 is International Tea Day, as declared by the United Nations. In honor of it, Tar Heel Traveler went to Chowan County with the story of the Edenton Tea Party.

Tar Heel Traveler: Edenton Tea Party

Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

Fare Game, the newest addition to downtown Clayton's nightlife scene, is serving up pizza, cocktails, beer, wine and arcade games.

Barcade opens in downtown Clayton with pizza, pinball and more

Fare Game

Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.

Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits

Hurricane Florence was one of the worst hurricanes in NC history.

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The North Carolina Fossil Festival is in Aurora (Beaufort County) this weekend. What a fascinating town Aurora is. It has a population of fewer than 500 but contains one of the richest fossil deposits on earth. Children routinely dig for sharks' teeth and find some as old as 18 million years. 

Tar Heel Traveler, Aurora Fossil Museum in Beaufort County

Soldier charged in baby's death 

NC Democrats make last-minute push to save DEI at UNC schools

NC bill to outlaw masks in public places will not move forward

Woman charged in connection to Chatam County dog attack

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Growing part of Harnett County considering new transit system to ease congestion

RDU preparing for 300,000 travelers, expected to be busiest Memorial Day weekend ever

Harnett County high schooler awarded more than $3 million in scholarships

Lead in soil at Durham parks: Proposed city budget calls for a fix

Hunter Bidenâs tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June

Nation/World

VinFast crash investigation: Owner complained about auto steering

Disgruntled worker fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 at linen company near Philadelphia

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response

With more than five miles of trails and multiple continents to explore, a day at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro can be overwhelming for some families. These tips will help you and your family navigate the day with less stress! 

Tips for surviving a day with your small children at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro 

NC Zoo elephants

Videri is nominated for best chocolate shop in the country

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6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

Track prices, plan stops: Many use Google to start their summer travel

Eleuthera Offers a Rugged, Out-Island Experience That Lingers

'The Voice' finale tonight features NC artist Josh Sanders

North Carolina native Josh Sanders

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Fact check: Does NC mask bill have 'specific carve outs' for the KKK?

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Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to stop 'all aid' to Israel

Fact check: Biden says China has more retirees than workers

Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

NC House rejects Senate proposal to ban masking for public health as GOP rift over masks grows

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GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds

NC website offers tips, tools for climate resilience

New website offers one-stop shop for NC climate change resources

NC Congressman to undergo surgery for tumor in skull, believed to be benign

Spilling the tea on solitary confinement and mental health

Education

Lawmakers speak about diversity policies ahead of vote to defund them

NC lawmakers, students emphasize benefits of DEI policies ahead of vote to defund them

Reaction pours in after woman accuses Warren Co. school of restraining her son with autism

Dozens of Wake County educators rally for better pay, classrooms as county leaders discuss budget

Former NC doctor serving life for murder may soon be free after a conditional pardon and 2-year wait

WRAL In Depth

5 On Your Side: An anonymous letter accused a Wake teacher of abuse. What happened after a mom pushed for an investigation

North Carolina grapples with growing nursing shortage

Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs

Expect more bear sightings until August, wildlife experts say

As NCAA moves toward $2.8 billion settlement, whether Colorado case is part of deal is uncertain

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Top-seeded UNC must topple ACC Pitcher of the Year for spot in baseball semifinals

Donnelly: Rating Carolina Hurricanes unrestricted free agents

Report: 5 a.m. workouts help DJ Burns lose 45 pounds after NC State's Final Four run

ACC votes to accept settlements in antitrust lawsuits against NCAA

South Central baseball breaks NCHSAA record with three grand slams in a single game; takes 1-0 3A East lead on Terry Sanford

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Martin County to officially consolidate Riverside & South Creek High Schools

Wake Forest continues magical run with big seventh inning at Garner

(2) Whiteville hands (1) Greene Central first loss of season in opening game of 2A east series

Lakewood hires a former Division I offensive coordinator to lead its football team

Your car insurance is going up - and it's not inflation! WRAL's 5 On Your Side looks into how much it could rise and the new North Carolina law that set it off.

Car insurance rates enter the fast lane for NC drivers

5 On Your Side

The ALE reached out to WRAL Investigates wanting to speak about their concerns regarding the prevalence of underage drinking and driving, and its devastating consequences.

ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking

WRAL Investigates underage drinking & driving

The housing market is beginning to cool a bit nationwide, but data shows homes in the Triangle sit above what the going rate is for most in the region.

Median home values in Wake County $100,000 higher than median sale price in South

Raleigh homes selling for about $100,000 more than entire South region, data shows

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The struggles are reflective of a national trend of resegregation, complicated by ongoing housing segregation and a changing education landscape.

Study highlights segregation impacting NC schools 70 years after Brown v. Board

NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

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New protections on buy now, pay later loans coming

Cost of liability for auto insurance about to rise in NC

5 On Your Side: The safest, most reliable cars for teens

New rules for buy now, pay later lenders a win for consumers

WRAL Investigates: Stopping underage drinking & driving by finding the source

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Growth by the dozen: Book recommendations for personal, professional growth

AI and marketing: Learn from Triangle leaders at annual event

Learning how to use AI could boost your pay by 25%, study finds

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New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit

'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care

Using AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals

âSilicon Valley Princessâ: Inside the Life of Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.âs Running Mate

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Family

Triplets reunite with NICU nurses 18 years later

More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?

Go Ask Dad: Magic broods 

Protect your kids online: Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event Monday

List of top grocery deals valid May 22-28

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Amazon Memorial Day Sale: Blink & Ring cameras and doorbells, Fire TV Sticks, Smart TVs, Levi's, portable speaker

Walmart Deals: Hanes Men's ComfortSoft T-Shirt 3-Pk only $10.98, Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor only $16, Garage 4-Shelf Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99)

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