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Going down: Elevator pictures of NC labor commissioners

For nearly two decades North Carolina's labor commissioner has had his or her picture on the inspection forms tacked inside elevators. Commissioner Josh Dobson, who isn't running for re-election next year, has ended the practice. The 'Elevator Queen' objects.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Thousands of elevators overdue for safety inspections in NC

Nearly 5,000 elevators, escalators and lifts in North Carolina are past due for their annual safety inspections, according to information WRAL Investigates obtained through a public records request. Nearly 2,000 of those are in Wake County alone.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Are you safe on elevators and escalators in NC?

WRAL Investigates nearly 5,000 overdue inspections and the potential safety hazards.

Parents of Weston Androw speak about the change, legacy their son left behind

7-year-old Weston Androw died last year in a North Carolina vacation home elevator. For the first time Monday, his parents spoke publicly about their loss and their son's life saving legacy.

'This can't happen again': Parents of child killed in NC vacation home elevator talk using grief to make change

7-year-old Weston Androw died last year in a North Carolina vacation home elevator. For the first time Monday, his parents spoke publicly about their loss and their son's life saving legacy.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Rescued: 5 tourists trapped about 200 feet underground at Arizona's Grand Canyon Caverns

After more than 26 hours, five people trapped about 200 feet underground at the Grand Canyon Caverns in Peach Springs, Arizona, have been rescued, officials said.

Amy Simonson, CNN

More than 100,000 residential elevators recalled after 7-year-old killed in NC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday announced the recall of 117,100 residential elevators due to an entrapment hazard.

Cooper signs 'Weston's Law' to make elevators safer in NC rental homes

The new law requires rental homeowners who have a large gap between the floor and the elevator to cover it with a barrier. The new safety requirements take effect Oct. 1.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Hemp legalization, elevator safety, alcohol bills and more head to Cooper for signature

The measure passed little more than 24 hours ahead of a looming deadline that threatened to render the burgeoning industry illegal in the state overnight.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

NC Senate passes 'Weston's Law' to address elevator safety in rental homes

The state House must still consider the measure before it heads to the governor's desk.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Weston's Law seeks to make residential elevators safer

A continuing WRAL Investigation could lead to a change in state law regarding elevators in short-term rental property, which is a perk for high-end beach homes.

Child's rental home elevator death on NC coast may lead to safety changes

A continuing WRAL Investigation could lead to a change in state law regarding elevators in short-term rental property, which is a perk for high-end beach homes.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Boy's death sparks calls for inspection of private elevators

Weston Androw was killed on the Outer Banks last month in a residential elevator accident. An elevator that, by law, doesn't have to receive annual inspections like commercial elevators.

Elevators popular at beach rental homes, but some argue they're an accident waiting to happen

A 7-year-old boy's death on the North Carolina coast could spark a change in state law.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Boy's death at Outer Banks beach house prompts action by consumer watchdog

Vacation rentals services should alert customers to the dangers of home elevators and refuse to list homes until their elevators have been inspected, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

Boston woman dies in elevator accident

A Boston woman died and two other people were injured in an accident involving an elevator which neighbors in the building said was "terrible" and old.