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Heather Graf

Heather’s career has taken her across the country over the last two decades — most recently at WJLA/ABC7 in D.C., with stops prior to that at KING 5 in Seattle, Washington and WTVF in Nashville, Tennessee, along with television stations in Asheville, NC, Macon, GA and Jacksonville, FL. Her work has been honored with numerous Emmy and Murrow awards, including wins for general assignment reporting, consumer reporting, writing, spot news, and news documentary. Heather graduated from Elon University in North Carolina. She’s originally from Charleston, South Carolina and still visits often, to see both her family and the beach. 3e252j

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Sharing the American Dream: More aspiring homeowners are co-buying houses with friends

Sharing the American Dream: More aspiring homeowners are co-buying houses with friends 6z736x

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and housing shortages have made the 'American Dream' a nightmare for many. The answer for some is teaming up with a friend.

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Removing Asbestos: Latest changes, potential impacts of phased ban for an industry still using it

Removing Asbestos: Latest changes, potential impacts of phased ban for an industry still using it 3g86c

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf, Shannon Weston and Breane Lyga
You've probably heard of asbestos and how toxic it is. However, you might not realize that the deadly carcinogen is still being used in America today.

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How school systems are handling cell phones in the classroom

To Ban or Not To Ban: How school systems are handling cell phones in the classroom 141w57

Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Reporter Heather Graf shows us some of the different approaches to cell phones at schools and asks families, educators, and experts what's working.

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New technology helping to many battling breast cancer

New technology helping to many battling breast cancer 5gt4m

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By Breane Lyga and Heather Graf
When it comes to battling the disease, patients undergo intense treatments, often with painful side effects.

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Construction industry struggles to find new talent as aging workforce begins to retire

Construction industry struggles to find new talent as aging workforce begins to retire 564436

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
More than 20% of American construction workers are age 55 and older. With numbers dwindling, the industry is turning to new efforts to fill the gap.

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Examining the infant mortality rate since landmark SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson

Examining the infant mortality rate since landmark SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson 624a1j

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM CDT
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By Shannon Weston, Heather Graf and Derek Waldrip
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion and shifting to state-by-state decisions.

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'Sudden Unintended Acceleration': What to know if you find yourself in this dangerous situation

‘Sudden Unintended Acceleration’: What to know if you find yourself in this dangerous situation o6ve

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Our investigators examine what's potentially behind these dangerous incidents, and we speak with auto safety experts about what you need to know.

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Sharing the Road: research shows bigger, taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians

Sharing the Road: Research shows bigger, taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians 2f3i6x

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Take an in-depth look at how vehicle design affects safety on and near roadways. Also, see the potential solutions that could protect everyone.

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Are Emergency Rooms Failing Kids? Study finds over 2,000 pediatric deaths may be preventable...

Are Emergency Rooms Failing Kids? Study finds over 2,000 pediatric deaths may be preventable yearly 6wi17

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Doctors behind this research say an affordable, life-saving solution already exists to fully prepare ERs for the needs of pediatric patients.

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Sharenting: What are the dangers of oversharing online content about your child?

Sharenting: What are the dangers of oversharing online content about your child? 561u69

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 7:06 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Is it time for parents to practice what they preach when it comes to social media?

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‘Space Junk’ could pose significant threat to spacecraft, satellites and humans

‘Space Junk’ could pose significant threat to spacecraft, satellites and humans 5y4b51

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf, Rebecca Knier and Shannon Weston
From discarded spacecraft bolts to defunct satellites, millions of pieces of space debris are beginning to pose a larger problem for those of us on Earth.

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'We Never Drove That Far': Why this couple received toll bills for trips they did not take

‘We Never Drove That Far’: Why this couple received toll bills for trips they did not take 3g749

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf
Our investigators examine what happened to this couple and how one city took action to prevent more trouble like this for others.

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Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound remain unaffordable for many in need

Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound remain unaffordable for many in need 526t6u

Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By Shannon Weston, Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
These drugs have been hailed as not only life-changing but also life-saving. However, insurance does not cover the drugs for many and the costs can be crippling

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Construction looks to rebuild workforce through an increased recruitment of female workers

Construction industry looks to rebuild workforce through an increased recruitment of female workers 1g724v

Updated: Apr. 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM CDT
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By Stacy Wimmer and Heather Graf
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of construction workers are 55 or older. Nearly 454,000 new workers are needed in 2025 alone.

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Detecting Vapes: Examining strategies schools are using to try to stop teen vaping

Detecting Vapes: Examining strategies schools are using to try to stop teen vaping 463u1h

Updated: Apr. 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
School systems are utilizing technology to help eliminate vaping from campuses. Find out how the tech works and what criticisms come along with these devices.

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Should the parents of school shooting suspects face charges of their own?

Should the parents of school shooting suspects face charges of their own? 2x4k2f

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Shannon Weston, Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Experts say charges against parents could signal a fundamental shift in the way our justice system holds parents able when gun safety is lacking.

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Advocates, lawmakers push to better living donors amid critical organ shortage

Advocates, lawmakers push to better living donors amid critical organ shortage 4g675i

Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Investigative Reporter Heather Graf goes in-depth to explain what some view as barriers to donation and the push for change.

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Nationwide network of mentors steps in to the children of fallen military heroes

Nationwide network of mentors steps in to the children of fallen military heroes 6tt4n

Updated: Mar. 17, 2025 at 5:30 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
An effort is underway to ensure the children of our nation's fallen military heroes have someone to teach them life lessons as they grow into young adults.

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Extreme Heat On The Job: Are stronger protections needed for workers in high temperatures?

Extreme Heat On The Job: Are stronger protections needed for workers in high temperatures? 3m1t6n

Updated: Mar. 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
The dangers of extreme heat include dehydration, heat stroke, hospitalization and even death. Employees at work in extreme temperatures face these risks daily.

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Spring Forward, Fall Back or Stay Put? The Daylight Saving debate ticks on for U.S. clocks

Spring Forward, Fall Back or Stay Put? The Daylight Saving debate ticks on for U.S. clocks 536930

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM CST
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has repeatedly pushed for permanent, year-round daylight saving time. However, what do health experts and historians think about the potential change?

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'Not Enough Help': Examining a possible solution to nursing home staffing shortages

‘Not Enough Help’: Examining a possible solution to nursing home staffing shortages 6o5o58

Updated: Feb. 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM CST
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By Shannon Weston and Heather Graf
Our investigators examine a new mandate designed to ensure quality care and reveal why some say it's a standard that can't be met.

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Panic Buttons on the Rise: Is instant alert tech necessary to help keep students safe at school?

Panic Buttons on the Rise: Is instant alert tech necessary to help keep students safe at school? 1g6r3n

Updated: Feb. 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM CST
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
The goal of this 'panic button' technology is to reduce response times in situations where every second counts. It's already been credited with saving lives during a school shooting in Georgia.

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Decades of work on an 'Adapted Apple' could help sow the seeds of future climate-resilient crops

Decades of work on an ‘Adapted Apple’ could help sow the seeds of future climate-resilient crops 5e6t1k

Updated: Feb. 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM CST
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
As shifting weather patterns threaten harvests, scientists are searching for ways to help crops survive. Our team examines the future of climate-resilient crops

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What is Direct Primary Care? How 'Doctor Subscription' services differ from other healthcare...

What is Direct Primary Care? How ‘Doctor Subscription’ services differ from other healthcare models 2z2w22

Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM CST
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By Breane Lyga, Kari Beal and Heather Graf
“It’s kind of like Netflix. You can watch as many shows as you want or no shows. So you can come to the office as often as you need and there is no barrier.”

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Researchers, nonprofit organization work to find more service dogs for those in need

Researchers, nonprofit organization work to find more service dogs for those in need 3k6q5

Updated: Jan. 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM CST
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By Heather Graf and Stacy Wimmer
Of the 61 million people in the United States living with disabilities, fewer than 1% are teamed with service dogs.

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'We Must Take Back Our Health': Researchers seek 100,000 Black women for new 30-year cancer study

‘We Must Take Back Our Health’: Researchers seek 100,000 Black women for new 30-year cancer study 1463g

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM CST
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By Heather Graf and Rebecca Knier
Cancer is a top killer in the United States, and Black women face the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial or ethnic group.

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Cutting-edge research, new collaborative efforts move researchers closer to breast cancer vaccine

Cutting-edge research, new collaborative efforts move researchers closer to breast cancer vaccine y1g1t

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 12:34 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Shannon Weston
About one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, but what if a vaccine existed that could treat or even prevent it?

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Emergency rabies treatments leave many paying thousands of dollars out of pocket

Emergency rabies treatments leave many paying thousands of dollars out of pocket 4y616d

Updated: Jun. 6, 2024 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf
Reporter Heather Graf goes in-depth on why simple shots for many Americans come with a burdensome bill

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Major changes in mammogram screening regulations could save lives of more women

How a major change to mammogram regulations could help save lives 4vzf

Updated: Jun. 5, 2024 at 12:55 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf
Reporter Heather Graf explains the new federal regulations and how women fighting the disease inspire change.

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New legislation aims to expand domestic violence prevention training for salon workers

New legislation aims to expand domestic violence prevention training for salon workers 3w343s

Updated: May 22, 2024 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf
Reporter Heather Graf explains how hair salons can now be potential safe havens for those facing abusive situations

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How soon automakers could be required to add impaired driving technology to new cars

How soon automakers could be required to add impaired driving technology to new cars 584h6k

Updated: May 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf and Shannon Weston
Advocates and officials continue to push for new vehicles to be equipped with impaired-driving detection technology that experts say could save countless lives.

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Criminals are often looking to nab their keys, which can get into apartment buildings and bulk...

Delivery Dangers: Mail carriers increasingly targeted by armed robbers 545i64

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 9:43 AM CST
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By Heather Graf
We reveal why robberies of mail carriers are on the rise, and what the USPS says it is doing to protect workers.

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How one update to new vehicles could be potentially life-saving

How a seatbelt update in new vehicles could be potentially life-saving 496y52

Updated: Mar. 1, 2024 at 2:21 PM CST
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By Heather Graf and InvestigateTV Staff
The National Highway Traffic Safety istration is eyeing a potentially life-saving update

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Solution or Gimmick: what role will robots play in the future of the restaurant industry?

Solution or Gimmick: what role will robots play in the future of the restaurant industry? 313n6f

Updated: Feb. 9, 2024 at 12:58 PM CST
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By Heather Graf and InvestigateTV Staff
Tens of thousands of robots are now working in dining rooms around the world, but are they a viable solution to staff shortages in customer-facing industries?

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Postal carriers are increasingly the targets of armed robberies

Mail carriers increasingly targeted by armed robbers 342hr

Updated: Jan. 29, 2024 at 10:55 AM CST
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By Heather Graf and InvestigateTV Staff
We reveal why robberies of mail carriers are on the rise, and what the USPS says it is doing to protect workers.

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Some students factor state abortion laws into future college choice

Some students consider state abortion laws when selecting future college 4l1o11

Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 12:39 PM CST
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By Heather Graf, Parker King and InvestigateTV Staff
Choosing a college can be one of the most important decisions in a teen’s life, but now, life is becoming a key factor in that decision.

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How early should children be taught what to do in case of an emergency?

How early should children be taught what to do in case of an emergency? 1m6s5e

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf, Parker King and InvestigateTV Staff
The American Academy of Pediatrics says most kids as young as two know how to use a smartphone. How many know how to dial 911?

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Boxes of two-doses of Narcan are lined up in the dispenser slots of a vending machine as...

‘It’s picking up nationally’: Why a growing list of U.S. cities are rolling out ‘harm reduction’ vending machines 481d6k

Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Heather Graf
More and more cities across the country and setting up harm reduction vending machines, which are stocked with opioid overdose reversal medication.

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Proposed legislation aims to end remarriage penalty for surviving military spouses

‘Love Lives On’: Proposed legislation aims to end remarriage penalty for surviving military spouses 4a1c26

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:39 AM CDT
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By Heather Graf
Under current federal law, spouses of deceased service and veterans who remarry before age 55 become ineligible for certain benefits. But new proposed legislation aims to end that penalty.

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