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WRAL Daily Download
The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News…
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The legends of Pinehurst and the fans inside for the US Open
The U.S. Open begins Thursday in Pinehurst and it's bringing tens of thousands of people to the Sandhills. WRAL's Brett Kneese talks about what the atmosphere…
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U.S. Open arrives at Pinehurst No. 2
It’s time to tee up! The top names in golf are at Pinehurst, ready to tackle No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open. WRAL Sports Journalist Louis Fernandez joins…
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Kids feel hopeless. What educators are doing to help
The well-being of children has improved since the Covid-19 pandemic. But they’re still worse off than they were 10 years ago, according to the results of…
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"The price of being loved is to be missed" Remembering the family of three killed in a Garner crash
Rememberance services Tyler, Susie and 8-year-old Miles Campbell continue this weekend. The family of three were killed in a Memorial Day crash on U.S. Highway…
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Millions of North Carolinians have contaminated drinking water--what are state officials doing about it?
A new report shows public drinking water systems in cities like Durham and Fayetteville are contaminated with PFAS. These "Forever Chemicals" have been linked…
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Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC
Over the last two decades, gangs have reportedly grown in the south and a change in the law here has resulted in younger people getting recruited to join. Some…
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Scorching summer heat! ☀️ WRAL tracks trends behind rising highs and dangerous heat
Summer is here and we are feeling the heat already. Local officials are looking to minimize the threat of that to our community. WRAL’s climate change…
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Will a new funding plan for students with disabilities gain traction in NC?
Special education advocates are rallying around a new proposal that would fund services for students with disabilities based on the students’ needs…
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NC political and judicial experts weigh in on former President Trump's guilty verdict
On Friday, Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak after a jury convicted him of felony crimes. He was found guilty Thursday of 34 counts of…
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Durham hopes to slow violent crime by helping survivors
Nearly 100 people have been shot in Durham so far in 2024 and now the Bull City is considering a unique approach to stopping future shootings. City Council…
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Poe Hall update: what hundreds of documents 5 On Your Side received reveal
While a historic vote of no confidence was purely symbolic, records now show the university re-requested an independent health investigation just hours after…
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Exploring North Carolina's hidden history
North Carolina is filled with history like 150 year old trees, abandoned towns. You don’t have to travel far to find something interesting to explore…
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Why raises alone might not be enough to stop NC teachers from leaving
North Carolina’s teacher shortage has been worse this year, even after statewide pay raises. The problem has people wondering: Are the raises enough? Or…
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WRAL Meteorologist weighs in on the busiest hurricane season ever predicted
On Thursday, NOAA issued its forecast for the 2024 hurricane season saying there is an 85 percent chance for more named storms and major hurricanes than…
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Supporters of DEI make their case before the UNC System votes to repeal it
North Carolina lawmakers, business leaders and students made the case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies Wednesday as the UNC System's Board of…
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Raleigh keeps landing on lists. We're talking about some of the more interesting ones and the impact to people already living here
It seems like every week Raleigh is making some kind of list. Ali Ingersoll spoke with WRAL digital journalist Jessica Patrick about the variety of lists and…
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How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families
A sewage situation backing up into people’s homes. 5 on your side has been investigating this problem for years. Producer Pritchard Strong joins Ali…
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Why UNC system leaders want to cut DEI programs at NC universities
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are on the chopping block at UNC System schools — part of a trend in Republican-led states. Supporters of the…
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An effort to crack down on protesters bans masks worn for health reasons
State lawmakers want to stop protesters from wearing masks. This week, a bill that passed the state senate would make it illegal to wear masks in public even…
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North Carolina's crackdown on A.I. generated porn
On Wednesday, the North Carolina state senate passed a bill aimed at protecting people from a dark use of A.I. The bill outlaws A.I. generated child porn as…
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Don't fret if you missed the Northern Lights - sun "burps" could result in another local occurrence within the year
Colors danced above north carolina skies recently as the northern lights made a rare appearance in the area. Tony Rice -- a WRAL writer and NASA ambassador --…
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Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships
A rare Camaro, an Escalade – pricey, luxury vehicles stolen from dealership lots in a matter of minutes. WRAL Investigative Producer Randall Kerr joins…
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State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination
Dave Boliek and Jack Clark face each other Tuesday in a runoff to become the Republican Party’s nominee for state auditor, a position that voters…
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The search for two adoptive siblings missing from Fayetteville for years
The disappearances of Blake and London Deven have captured the attention of social media sleuths as the search for them continues to twist and turn. Both…
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The officers working to stop drug trafficking on I-95
A long stretch of I-95 runs through our state as it takes travelers from Miami to Maine through a dozen states. Law enforcement say it's not just travelers…
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GOP runoff: Prosecutor and political operative vie for NC lieutenant governor nom
The battle for the Republican nomination for North Carolina lieutenant Governor will be decided in a May 14 runoff. GOP candidates Jim O’Neill and Hal…
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UNC puts up fence, closes campus YMCA after Pro-Palestinian protests
It's been a week since Pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC first put tents up on a campus quad. Since then, protests and rallies have come and gone on campus…
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The researchers working on a longer lasting flu vaccine
There's a chance your future may include fewer flu shots. Researchers at Duke are trying to create a vaccine that could last for years, instead of having to…
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Charlotte shooting: everything we know about the officers killed, those injured and the series that led to it
Four officers were killed Monday while trying to serve a warrant at an east Charlotte home. A total of eight officers were shot, according to police. As news…
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Tiny homes for sale online! 🏠 There's a catch, though. 5 On Your Side looks into it.
You might have seen these kits on Amazon or at Home Depot – tiny homes in a box. WRAL’s 5 On Your Side producer Pritchard Strong started looking…
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Why a powerful NC conservative is scrutinizing a GOP-backed investment group
North Carolina’s $500 million investment in NCInnovation — a GOP-backed group designed to help the state capitalize on discoveries in state…
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History and romance surround centuries-old tree at UNC Chapel Hill
There’s an ancient legend hidden among the historic buildings in the grassy knoll called McCorkle Place on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. It’s a…
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What we know about the plane that crashed at RDU Wednesday
A UNC Health Physician and a pilot survived when a small plane when it crashed near the RDU runway Wednesday. As the investigation into what caused the crash…
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Carolina Hurricanes' hot start in NHL playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off a miracle comeback in Game 2 of their first-round series against the New York Islanders. Why the win could boost the…
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Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in governor's race, new NC poll finds
History could repeat itself this political season, polling shows. North Carolina could once again vote for a Republican president while simultaneously putting…
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NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 legislative session
State lawmakers return to Raleigh this week to start the 2024 legislative session. They’re expected to make updates to the state budget, and…
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Less than 100 days to go: Paris making final preparations for 2024 Summer Olympics
There are less than 100 days until the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ali Ingersoll talks with both Liz McLaughlin and Louis Fernandez about the preparations.
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Mary Ann Baldwin's decision to step down as mayor of Raleigh
Raleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin announced Tuesday she will not run for a third term due to health concerns. She has served the city for 15 years, first as a…
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The social media app that connected a 22-year-old man and a 12-year-old Durham girl
A 22-year-old man faces the possibility of life without parole if convicted of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl. Her family says she met the man on a…
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GOP candidates in NC congressional district focus on liberal connections, immigration
Two Republicans are still competing for the GOP nomination to represent North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District. Leading up to a May 14 runoff…
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The blossoming business relationship between North Carolina and Japan
Japan's Prime Minister is in North Carolina Friday--a rare visit to a U.S. state by a foreign leader. It's a visit based on business. There are more than 200…
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How North Carolina became the poster child for stronger drinking water regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS, an announcement officials made this week in Fayetteville…
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New headlights could end nighttime blinding, but haven't hit US roads yet
Most of us have experienced this: driving downt he road at night when suddenly you're blinded by a car coming the opposite direction. Adaptive Driving Beam…
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In first settlement of its kind, city of Durham pays more than $2 million in police chase lawsuit
Durham has paid more than $2 million to a family of a 24-year-old mother who died in a crash following a police chase. WRAL Investigative Journalist Sarah…
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How a shift in NC classrooms could help students with learning disabilities
Parents of children with dyslexia often spend thousands of dollars on private education — even when their children attend public schools. North Carolina…
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J.Cole turns Raleigh into Dreamville this weekend
After a last minute change in headliners, Dreamville gets started Saturday. The hip hop festival created by Fayetteville Native and rapper J. Cole brings…
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NC State's Cinderella run could bring riches to sports bettors
North Carolina State Men's and Women's Basketball are both Final Four bound and it's paying off for bettors. WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy…
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Roaches, water damage, flies all among years-long JFK Towers turmoil pushing residents to breaking point
WRAL Investigates found nearly 200 code violations in just one year filed against the complex yet the city hasn't fined the management company. Investigative…
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Wolfpack make history, send both men's and women's teams to Final Four
During March Madness, anything can happen. Both NC State's women's and men's basketball teams are in the Final Four. Ali Ingersoll talks to Louis Fernandez and…
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How Biden’s tone on Gaza could affect his campaign to win NC
As the Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, President Joe Biden is trying to strike a delicate balance between standing firmly behind Israel while also placating…
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Bob the Cat's Custody Controversy Continues
You might remember the story about Bob the Cat. He was found in Fuquay Varina a few months ago but his micro chip linked him to a woman in Kansas. After an…
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A North Carolina 911 dispatcher takes calls from the other side of the country
Conrad Shadel lives in Person County but answers 911 calls in the Pacific Northwest. He and his co-workers are allowed to do their jobs remotely, even from…
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Insights from NC ports and engineers following a bridge collapse in Baltimore
Early Tuesday morning a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge near the Port of Baltimore causing the bridge to collapse. Six people are still…
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NC State Chancellor gives an exclusive interview to WRAL
For the first time since Poe Hall closed in November after discovering PCBs were present, we are hearing from the university's leader. 5 on your side reporter…
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How elections officials are policing AI-generated misinformation
An emerging threat to voters: fake images and video messages created with artificial intelligence. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains what…
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The next generation of school security cameras could use AI to find guns
A company says it can use artificial intelligence to find guns before they're brought through the schoolhouse doors using a common technology--surveillance…
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Untangling the bracket of storylines behind three Triangle teams heading into March Madness
When the first round of the NCAA tournament begins, the Triangle's three biggest names in college basketball will take the court. Duke, UNC and NC State are…
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From true to pants on fire, how Politifact rates statements and its role in journalism
The tenets of journalism are truth, accuracy and objectivity. In our role, we hold people, like elected officials, accountable. One way to do that is to fact…
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What to expect when filing your taxes this year and how to get help if you need it
We're in the heart of tax season. WRAL's 5 On Your Side producer, Pritchard Strong, joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about what you need to know as you prepare to…
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Saint Augustine’s woes could leave Wake students in limbo
More than 100 Wake County Public School students are caught up in the accreditation and financial crises at Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh…