United States Postal Service Coverage

Lost letters from World War II veteran make it back to family

A Texas postal worker who found old letters from a World War II veteran from Arkansas made it his mission to find the veteran's family.

Police: 3 Fayetteville men took checks from mailboxes in Wake County

Three Fayetteville men are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a scheme involving the theft of checks from United States Postal Service collection boxes in Wake County.

WRAL Staff

Increase in Raleigh mail thefts tied to stolen postal key

Since spring of 2023, there's been a spike in check thefts in the Triangle.

Raleigh mail thefts rising as postal worker's arrow key stolen

Since spring of 2023, there's been a spike in check thefts in the Triangle with no end in sight.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

From requesting a ballot to submitting it, a step-by-step guide to absentee voting in NC

Looking to vote by mail in North Carolina? Here are the steps to make sure your vote counts.

WRAL Staff

Christmas, Michigan, post office is busy this time of year

A town in Michigan is very popular this time of year and that keeps a local post office very busy.

Deadlines for 2023 holiday shipping with USPS, FedEx, UPS

If you are planning to ship holiday gifts this year, be sure to check this list of shipping deadlines from the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx so all your packages arrive on time.

Families afraid holiday deliveries will be impacted among mail delays in Rocky Mount

Some people in Rocky Mount say their mailboxes are empty much of the week, even when they're expecting packages.

Heidi Kirk, Eastern NC reporter

Letter carrier robbed at Raleigh apartment complex; $150,000 reward offered for information

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) who robbed a USPS letter carrier on Oct. 26.

US Postal Service proposes new, higher prices for 2024

The United States Postal Service wants to raise prices once again.

NC mail carriers can vary schedules to avoid being out in oppressive heat

North Carolina post office hours won't change, but you could see your mail delivered earlier or later than usual after the death last week of a mail carrier in the Dallas area.

Deadlines for 2022 holiday shipping with USPS, FedEx, UPS

If you are planning to ship holiday gifts this year, be sure to check this list of shipping deadlines from the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx so all your packages arrive on time.

USPS raising prices of postage stamp by 3 cents

The postal service is raising the price of the forever stamp by three cents starting January 22, 2023.

USPS to increase prices for holiday season

Price hikes range from 25 cents for commercial mail between zero and 10 pounds to $6.50 for commercial mail between 26 and 70 pounds.

US Postal Service struggles to fill vacant positions

Currently, to fill the gaps, some carriers are working six days a week. They're also passing out flyers on their route to let others know they need help.

Following success in Wake Forest, Chapel Hill USPS holding job fair on Aug. 9

The Chapel Hill USPS says they're looking to fill rural carrier associate, city carrier assistant and assistant rural carrier positions. Pay for the positions starts at $18.92 an hour. The job fair will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 125 S. Estes Dr.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

NC man says he saw postal worker throw away stacks of mail for months

A Charlotte man said he saw a postal worker throwing away mail. He found stacks of letters, bills, and statements buried in a trashcan inside of the mailroom at the Fairways at Piper Glen Apartment complex.

Indira Eskieva, WCNC

Stamp Out Hunger Postal Carriers Food Drive on May 14: Leave donations right next to your mailbox

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers is Saturday, May 14, 2022! This is such an easy way to donate non-perishable food to folks who could really use the help. Just leave the donations in a bag in or on your mailbox Saturday morning. Read on for the details.

Durham couple's mail delivery hijacked by scammers

A Durham couple reached out to WRAL's 5 On Your Side after someone hijacked their mail delivery. They said it took more than two months for the USPS to fix it.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL 5 On Your Side reporter/executive producer

Scammer hijacked Durham couple's mail deliveries

A Durham couple said it took two months for the USPS to fix their address after a scammer hijacked their mail using personal information.

USPS truck crashes in Wake Forest after hitting ice

A United States Postal Service truck was involved in a weather-related crash Sunday.

USPS truck hits ice, crashes in Wake Forest

A United States Postal Service truck was involved in a weather-related crash Sunday.

Postal workers still deliver in the snow, but they need your help

As of Friday night, the state doesn't have any service disruptions listed on their site due to the inclement weather.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data journalist

Deliveries being made despite snow, ice

As of Friday, no service disruption alerts have been set for NC

USPS denies some homes free COVID-19 tests

An error in the United States Postal Service's online system means that some households won't get the free at-home COVID-19 tests that President Joe Biden promised.