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Those who knew Wednesday "Wendy" Johnson are still reeling from her death. Family members believe she died from heat-related injuries while performing her job with the post office.

Fayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree day

ALL HAVE THAT OUTLINE COMING UP IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES. THANK YOU, MIKE WRAL HAS LEARNED NOW THAT OSHA IS INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBLE HEAT RELATED DEATH OF A POSTAL WORKER IN FAYETTEVILLE, WENDY JOHNSON WORKED AS A POSTAL SUPERVISOR AND HER FAMILY MEMBERS TELL US THAT SHE DIED ON JUNE 6TH AFTER WORKING OUT OF THE BACK OF A POSTAL TRUCK WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING FOR HOURS. ONE POSTAL WORKER WHO DIDN'T WANT TO GO ON CAMERA. >> TOLD US THAT THEY CALL THESE POSTAL TRUCKS EASY BAKE OVENS. JOHNSON'S SON SAYS HIS MOTHER WOULD TEXT FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT THE HEAT INSIDE THOSE TRUCKS. >> SHE TAKES BALL LIKE YOU SAY, I'M IN THE BACK OF HIS TRUCK AND I'M HOT BEING HERE MAKING WAY FOR I DON'T THINK HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE TRUCK. ALL 95 DEGREE WEATHER MAN IN THE BACK OF A TRUCK IS LIKELY TO. >> SO WE REACH OUT TO THE POSTMASTER IN CHARLOTTE TO GET SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE

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Fayetteville postal worker's death under investigation as heat-related occurrence

7 counts: Triton High School teacher accused of sexual relationship with a student 

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More storms on the way Thursday, milder temps on tap

Rain chances Thursday  

More than 68,000 Temu pajama sets recalled for violating federal flammability standards

Recall: Juvenno Kids children'sÂ button-up short-sleeve and shorts two-piece pajama sets in three colors

Broadway stars and Ira David Wood III cast in 'Bull Durham' musical 

Bull Durham: A New Musical

'You should be ashamed,' Robinson tells reporters as he declines to answer questions

Mark Robinson declines to answer questions from reporters at the North Carolina General Assembly on July 10, 2024.

'You have to give them a chance': Dog abandoned in dumpster now thriving in her forever home, rescue group says

Sydney living her best life at Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue in South Carolina

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A man is charged with DWI after two people were injured in a crash on New Hope Church Road in Raleigh.



Man charged with DWI after 2 people injured in Raleigh crash

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Thursday, July 11, 2024 -- Legislators can routinely operating in secrecy because they are not accountable. Gerrymandered legislative and congressional districts transform elections -- meant to be voices of the people -- into coronations of rulers.

Editorial: Citizens are less able to see the how-and-why their laws are made

Golden doors in the North Carolina State Legislative Building 

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old âmiracle babyâ survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside the day after his 4-year-old brother was found dead and his mother was arrested in Mississippi.

His brother was found dead, his mother was arrested, then this baby was found crawling by a highway

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon

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A modern oceanfront home on Figure Eight Island has sold for what's believed to be a record-breaking $13.9 million.

Historic sale in NC: Here's what $13.9 million gets you on Figure Eight Island

A home along Beach Road South on Figure Eight Island sold on July 3 for $13.9 million, breaking the record for the most expensive home sold in the history of North Carolina. Photo courtesy of J. Long Custom Homes.

Vice President Kamala Harris's trip to Greensboro is the third visit by a Biden surrogate since a shaky debate performance raised questions about the viability of the president's reelection campaign.

Harris makes another NC visit Thursday as Biden faces pressure to drop out

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A North Carolina correctional officer and a Lee County man have been arrested in connection with cocaine trafficking.

NC correctional officer arrested: Seizure of cocaine, firearms and cash 

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Cameras captured several players walking into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and exchanging punches with Colombia fans.

On cam: Soccer players punch fans, storm stands at Bank of America Stadium after contentious match

Soccer players fight with fans at end of Copa America tournament game in Charlotte

WRAL viewers sent us photos of some strange clouds they saw in the sky. 

What are the strange clouds in the sky?âï¸

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A Johnston County family is mistakenly receiving dozens of deliveries of construction material meant for a new housing development close to their home.

Construction materials delivered to Clayton family. 5 On Your Side helps the confused homeowner

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WRAL viewers sent us photos of some strange clouds they saw in the sky.

Photos: Strange clouds seen across the Triangleâï¸

Strange clouds in the sky

Broadway stars Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker and John Behlmann will be cast in Theatre Raleigh's upcoming production of "Bull Durham, A New Musical."

The shelter said a rescue group was her only option for survival. Luckily, Sydney is now safe and sound, thanks to Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue in South Carolina.

The Kids Exchange consignment sale is in full swing at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.



Giant Kids Exchange consignment sale returns to NC State Fairgrounds 

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Since the start of the year, at least seven restaurants have closed their doors in and around downtown Raleigh, with some continuing operations elsewhere. Restaurant owners are pointing to changes in consumer habits.



Changing dining habits contributing to Raleigh restaurant closings, economist and business owners say

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It was a chaotic scene following Colombia's Copa America semifinal win over Uruguay in Charlotte on Wednesday. Shocking video from Bank of America Stadium shows Uruguayan players brawling with fans in the stands after a contentious match.

Crews respond to house fire on Elm Street in Raleigh

Vice President Harris to visit Greensboro Thursday for campaign event

Lightning causes house fire in Cary   

Heat concerns for infants and young kids  

Car slams through Selma business after police chase 

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Legendary St. Aug's track and field coach George Williams gets interchange named in his honor

Tractor trailer crash causes heavy delays on I-440 in Raleigh

Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid ongoing heat wave baking most of the US

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Biden's press conference will be a key test for him. But he's no master of the big rhetorical moment

Alec Baldwin cast as reckless flouter of rules at his trial in cinematographer's shooting

Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis shows

China tells NATO not to create chaos in Asia and rejects label of 'enabler' of Russia's Ukraine war

This weekend is filled with lots of outdoor movies and family fun. 

Weekend best bets: Outdoor movies, Sebastian Maniscalco

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Out & About: July 2024

A local insider guide to the best Minor League Baseball in NC's Triangle

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Explore the pollinators exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences 

Jellystone Park camping in Asheboro: What to know before you go

Yogi Bear stands outside of Jellystone Park in Asheboro

Press expands to Raleigh, offering coffee, cocktails and crepes

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What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump's cases and future presidents

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

'Cheap fake' videos of Biden, Trump take center stage of 2024 election

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson declines to answer reporter questions, says 'you should be ashamed'

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On cam: Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's sharp outburst after declining to answer reporter questions

'You should be ashamed': Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson avoids reporters questions

Robinson awards first-ever North Carolina Medal of Valor, a new honor for first responders

Constitution Party approved for NC ballots as GOP pushes for RFK Jr., Cornel West to be added too

Saint Augustine's University plans to start fall classes Aug. 19

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Saint Augustine's University plans to start fall semester in-person on August 19

Gastonia teen & musician banned from high school for performing at bars, school says

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

2024-2025 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties

DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger 

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NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

'Warehouses of neglect:' US Senate report highlights allegations of neglect, abuse at Holly Hill Hospital's parent company

FDA approves drug shown to slow effects of Alzheimer's disease

Hurricanes add executive with political ties to supervise PNC renovation, development

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Southern Pines couple to compete in Polocrosse World Cup 

Darwin NÃºÃ±ez, Uruguay teammates enter stands as fans fight after Copa America loss to Colombia

UNC grad Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit

Campbell re-introduces former assistant Chris Marx as head baseball coach 

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Reidsville running back Jariel Cobb commits to Air Force

Millbrook 4-star Colt Langdon reclassifies to 2024, commits to Butler

NFHS announces 8 rules changes for track: Contact between athletes in first 50 meters will result in recalled race

116 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Fake AI voices are imitating hurt loved ones. Find out the new way scammers are trying to fool you, and how to protect yourself.

How fake AI voices are imitating hurt loved ones

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about the presidential debate between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump.

In Depth with Dan: Answering questions about the presidential debate

The growing population means a growing need for geriatric specialists.

Hospitals feel effects of an aging NC population

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After nearly a decade in which more and more high school and middle school students surveyed for the semi-annual CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported feeling sad or hopeless, both metrics dropped. Fewer students reported those feelings when surveyed in 2023.

NC teens mental health is improving

The Federal Trade Commission cited WRAL 5 On Your Side's reporting in its lawsuit against a bill pay service accused of deceiving customers. doxo is a third-party bill pay service that touts itself as a single website where customers can make payments on multiple accounts, but the company often charges customers a fee to make those payments.

WRAL News cited in FTC lawsuit against bill pay service accused of duping customers

Gavel, court, legal, judge

Democratic state elections officials previously shot down efforts by the Constitution Party, as well as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West, to get on the ballot. Officials have now approved the Constitution Party, but made no new decisions on the others.

NC Dems, GOP spar over third-party presidential candidates

People voting in North Carolina

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Recall: Atomi Smart heaters pose fire hazard, can turn on by themselves

Recall: Fashion Online sets

Strangers and construction deliveries show up on homeowner's doorstep after address mix up 

5 On Your Side; Saving on your summer electric bill 

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NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

Deven murders: NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing adoptive children was allowed to adopt

Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

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Triangle Tweener Fund Q2 investments total $804k for 15 Triangle startups

âBetter, faster, cheaper:â How AI is reshaping career paths for new college graduates

U.S. plans up to $1.6 billion in funding for packaging computer chips

OpiAID + telehealth provider research use of wearables to monitor, reduce substance abuse

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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan

U.S. Plans Up to $1.6 Billion in Funding for Packaging Computer Chips

'This is break glass in case of emergency stuff': Analysts alarmed by threats to US data gathering

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5 ways to a healthy, happy summer for your kids

Tackle summer mess in three simple steps

New law provides $67.5 million to keep child care centers open

Expert tips for managing childbirth pain naturally

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