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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

More storms on the way Thursday, milder temps on tap

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'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.

Emergency crews rescue person trapped in car, two seriously injured in crash on New Hope Church Road

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Car crashes into Selma store during high-speed chase

Surveillance footage captured the 4th of July crash

Lightning strike causes fire at Cary home 

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

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Colorado State University's meteorology department released an update to their 2024 hurricane season forecast this week. 

Chances of a hurricane impacting NC are 'above normal' this season, experts say

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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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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.

According to an arrest warrant from the Cary Police Department, 55-year-old Paul Fisher III intentionally put a dog in a hot car and left the dog inside.

Man left dog inside hot car in Cary because it was 'acting up,' court docs say

Cary police: Man charged with animal cruelty

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

Advocates on Wednesday called for an investigation into the prosecution of a Holly Springs man charged in a series of pellet gun shootings from 2020.

Holly Springs pellet gun shootings: Man maintains innocence, NAACP calls for investigation

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Doctors warn that splashing water isn't enough to cool an infant in extreme heat. It's best to move the child indoors to an air-conditioned space to cool down.

Infants need air conditioning during heatwaves, doctors warn

Heat concerns for infants and young kids 

The Raleigh municipal elections will be held Nov. 5, the same day as the general election. Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin is not running for re-election.

Here's who is running for Raleigh mayor, city council, Wake County school board

Decision 2024 WRAL News election coverage

As Saint Augustine's University fights to keep its accreditation, the university plans to start the fall semester on time and in person.

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

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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.

SC rescue group saves dog from euthanasia after being abandoned in dumpster in Cumberland County

Dog abandoned in dumpster to be euthanized unless rescue group steps in, Cumberland County Animal Services says

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Fifth Third Bank is accused of opening fake accounts, charging customers $12.7 million dollars in illegal, worthless fees and even getting customers cars illegally repossessed. 


Fifth Third Bank opened fake accounts, got customer cars illegally repossessed, CFPB report says 

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A new study has found that tampons contain metals such as lead and arsenic, raising concerns about their potential effects on women's health. 

Toxic chemicals found in tampons, study finds

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Donate money, order supplies from Amazon or simply drop them off to help Wake teachers stock their classrooms.

Give money, supplies to help stock Wake County classrooms

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A look at key dates on the 2024-2025 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.

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

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Sadfishing is when teens post online and fish for sympathy and attention. 

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

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Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Greensboro Thursday for the latest in a string of campaign events aimed at narrowing the gap between President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump.

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 

In Depth with Dan: Answering questions about the presidential debate

Historic sale in NC: Figure Eight Island home sells for $13.9 million

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Brevard man gets prison time, fine for Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

First half of 2024 marks second hottest on record in US, NOAA says

Hurricane season will be more active than first predicted, experts say

Beyu CaffÃ© announces another closure, one month after closing downtown Durham location

Man tries to smuggle 100+ snakes into China in his pants

Nation/World

House passes GOP bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, boosting election-year talking point

Las Vegas hits record of fifth consecutive day of 115 degrees or greater as heat wave scorches US

Biden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats

Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl

Until recently I thought that Jellystone Park was just something in the Yogi Bear cartoons. Then, I found out that there are a series of parks in the country that offer everything from cabins to RV and tent sites. 



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

Yogi Bear stands outside of Jellystone Park in Asheboro

Out & About: July 2024

Visit Hyco Lake in Person County

NCFC Youth Soccer celebrates 50 years in Triangle

Visit SoSi: Fun in Danville and Pittsylvania counties

Explore the pollinators exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences 

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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

Education

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

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

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

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

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

Team USA swimmers to depart Triangle Aquatic Center for Croatia

UNC's Omarion Hampton, Kaimon Rucker rated among top 100 players in 'EA Sports College Football 25' video game

Kawhi Leonard out for Paris Olympics, Derrick White named as replacement for Team USA

Reidsville running back Jariel Cobb commits to Air Force

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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

Ardrey Kell's Ben Kirsch commits to Elon

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

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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

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will investigate how Avantae Deven, a woman accused of killing two of her five adopted children, was able to adopt them, WRAL Investigates confirms.

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

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

5 On Your Side; Saving on your summer electric bill 

Third-party bill pay company doxo accused of duping customers

NHTSA launches recall query into 94,000 Jeep Wranglers as loss of motive power complaints continue

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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 

US Senate issues scathing report on mental health companies, including Holly Hill Hospital's owner

Investigations

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

Grace Ueng: A trillion dollar coachâs keys to success

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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

Pharmacy benefit managers profit at expense of patients and small pharmacies, FTC says

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

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