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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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What we know about the five teens who escaped from Holly Hill Children's Hospital
Five teens escaped Tuesday night, leaving their parents distraught and concerned and wondering how this could happen. WRAL's Heidi Kirk joins Ali Ingersoll to…
WRAL Daily DownloadWRAL and 99.9 The Fan present: The long road to legal sports betting in North Carolina
In Season 3 of A Brief History of Triangle Sports, Brian Murphy from WRAL News and Tim Donnelly from 99.9 The Fan explore the history of sports betting in…
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Unsafe: North Carolina kids dying from gun violence
Since 2018, at least 521 kids under 18 died from gun violence in our state. The latest WRAL Documentary, titled Unsafe, explores what is now the leading cause…
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Signs of trouble for Biden in North Carolina
The election is eight months away and North Carolina is already shaping up to be a close one, according to a new WRAL News poll. The poll showed a number of…
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The homeschool mom who wants to run NC’s public schools
On Tuesday, a relatively unknown homeschool mom who has called public schools “indoctrination centers” — and who has no experience as an…
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Husband charged with NC State student's murder set to take the stand
Erick Hernandez-Mendez is accused of murdering his wife, Christina Matos, back in April of 2021. This week, prosecutors presented new evidence they believe…
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The science behind sports betting
The house always wins--or at least that's the saying about gambling. WRAL Investigates Producer Randall Kerr talked to experts about how oddsmakers end up on…
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Insight into Raleigh's gang issues
There are dozens of gangs in Raleigh, according to an investigator who spoke with WRAL's Sarah Krueger. She talks with Ali Ingersoll to share what else she…
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Super Tuesday: the fight for North Carolina
People across the country and state are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in primary elections. Several candidates recently stopped in North Carolina…
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Storylines NC voters need to follow on Election Day
Beyond the presidential races, North Carolina Republicans and Democrats also have primaries for governor, Supreme Court, attorney general, superintendent of…
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Mobile sports betting sign-up opens with just weeks to go before launch
Today, future bettors are opening mobile sports betting accounts for the first time in North Carolina. Wagering in the state begins on March 11. WRAL Sports…
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The Underground Railroad
There are reminders of slavery across North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. Only in facing and truly examining this past can we embrace a diverse…
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Weather warm up signals the start of spring
Tulips are popping up and trees are beginning to bud and bloom. It's a sure sign that spring is here in North Carolina. WRAL Meteorologist Kat Campbell joins…
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NC seeing increased risk for wildfires
A year after the Canadian wildfires began, scientists are still talking about the devastating blazes that tore thorugh forests up north and they're concerned…
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A bitter battle for NC's lone toss-up congressional district
Republicans hoping to flip one of the nation’s longest-held Democratic congressional seats are trading a barrage of attacks about their past…
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Court documents show a UNC football player was going 124 mph before a crash that killed a student
New details continue to come out in the case of a crash that killed a UNC student. Ten people are facing charges in the January 21 crash. WRAL Investigates…
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Primary primer: getting you ready to hit the polls
Early voting is underway across the state and the North Carolina primary is less than two weeks away. WRAL’s NC Capitol bureau chief, Laura Leslie sits…
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St. Augustine's accreditation in question amid financial fiasco
St. Augustine's University's interim president is preparing for an appeals hearing regarding the school's accreditation. WRAL's Matt Talhelm untangles how the…
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Will Durham sickouts lead to more curbs on labor protests?
Sickouts by school employees in Durham are the latest effort by government employees to push for better pay. The effort is now drawing the attention of state…
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How Black movie goers in 1960's Durham desegregated the box office
In this week's deep dive into local Black History, we look at how young people fought for equal treatment at movie theaters. WRAL's Lora Lavigne walks us…
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Durham Public Schools lays out plan after pay issues, protests and lost school days
The district's interim superintendent and school board chair talked about how they can regain order in DPS as conflict over a pay issue continues. WRAL's…
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Remembering Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnson
A community is in mourning following the sudden death of a deputy. Chelsea Donovan joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about the tribute.
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About one out of every five cars on NC roads is behind on inspection
Possibly thousands of cars are driving around North Carolina with outdated inspections. The number is unkown because many police agencies have changed policies…
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How NC students rebounded from pandemic learning loss
North Carolina students have gained back about four months of the learning they lost during pandemic school closures, new data shows. The turnaround follows…
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Preserving the Method Community's legacy of service
Just inside the beltline sits the historic Method neighborhood, founded by free Black men after the Civil War. The community's story and character are being…
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Lots of schools are using weapons detectors--how effective are they?
As school districts grapple with school safety, many are turning away from metal detectors in favor of weapons detectors. They use more sophisticated sensors…
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What is the deal with Durham Public Schools? A deep dive into the weeks of protests
Durham leaders are preparing to meet for a special board meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters. The meeting is coming after days of protests which…
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Despite 40 cancer cases discovered, WRAL learned NC State requested an end to federal investigation into Poe Hall
Two months after a NC state building closed down due to the presence of toxic chemicals, WRAL's Keely Arthur learned more than 40 people who worked in Poe Hall…
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What to expect with the PNC expansion project
PNC arena is getting a major facelift and the entire area around the arena will look different too. Not only does that mean more businesses, venues and people…
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"The spirit of Soul City comes alive again" A civil rights leader's son keeps his father's vision alive decades later
Many North Carolinians outside of Warren County may not have heard of Soul City. Back in the early 1970's, it was one of 14 so-called new towns started under a…
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Hundreds of Durham Public Schools teachers called out sick and parents rallied behind them
Hundreds of Durham Public Schools teachers called out sick Wednesday, and spent the day rallying for better pay and a solution to their staffing crisis. It…
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Local Olympic hopefuls preparing for Paris games
The Paris Olympics are less than six months away. North Carolina athletes could be representing Team USA across several sports including track and field…
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Temu troubles: from copyright infringement to shady shipping practices, what you need to know about the online store
Temu is an online store that sells everything from clothing to electronics, kitchenware and artwork. The company is being accused of selling stolen designs…
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Spotting threats at NC schools
Concerns about student safety are rising, and that’s leading to changes at North Carolina schools. Soon, every public school in the state will be…
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Calls for more regulation of towing industry due to a Chapel Hill company's business practices
Complaints are piling up at local governments and even the State Attorney General's Office about one towing company. A key complaint is a surcharge the company…
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Search Warrants reveal a stockpile of weapons found with the accused Hedingham shooter
Search warrants first reported by WRAL show a large number of weapons and ammunition seized from the shed where police arrested the suspect in a Raleigh mass…
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Dental care, heart and asthma prescriptions lead care Medicaid recipients receive in first few weeks
About seven weeks ago, North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion program rolled out. Thousands of people have signed up since then. WRAL's NC Capitol Bureau…
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New technology detecting contraband entering jails
Local jails are using high-tech screening machines which is alerting officers to contraband. These are different than your usual metal detectors as they can…
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A local historian's push to save Great Depression-era ruins along New Bern Avenue
A stone fireplace in the tree line catches many driver's eye along US-64 between Raleigh and Knightdale. WRAL Hidden History producer Heather Leah investigated…
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Biden touts economic record in NC. GOP hits him on inflation
President Biden made his seventh visit to North Carolina since taking office on Thursday. He was here to tout his administration's investment in infrastructure…
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Human trafficking calls rebound to pre-pandemic levels
Last year raleigh police responded to 15 calls for human trafficking – the most since before the pandemic, according to police call data. The state…
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Former Army captain charged in murder of two women in an Apex neighborhood
Apex Police released new details Tuesday about the moments that led up to a shooting that killed two women and a dog. WRAL Reporter Aaron Thomas spoke with the…
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High levels of lead in applesauce - a chat about the local ties to the global story
The FDA has recalled some applesauce pouches after finding they were tainted with lead. Dozens of children tested positive for elevated lead in their blood and…
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For NC politics, 2024 will be a doozy
The next 11 months are going to be a political whirlwind in North Carolina. The primary elections are less than two months away, which will give us a clear…
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Why a safety advocate say highway guardrails could kill you
Guardrails on North Carolina highways are supposed to keep us safe but there's growing concerns they could be doing the opposite. WRAL Investigates' Sarah…
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Severe storms flood a Chapel Hill condo community out... again
Severe storms on January 9 caused flooding at the Camelot Village condos. Seven residents were evacuated and it's not the first time the community has seen…
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Troubles on the turf and off -- what went wrong with the Panthers season and how do they rebuild
The Carolina Panthers wrapped up the season going 2-15 - the worst record in the NFC South and league. While there wasn’t too much drama or excitement on…
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WRAL Weather Alert Day: Power outages, damaging winds, heavy rain in the forecast for Jan 9
A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued as our team of meteorologists is forecasting a storm to move through with heavy rain, damaging winds, and possible…
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NC schools grapple with new parents’ law
North Carolina schools are grappling with how to comply with a controversial new law designed to expand information available to parents of public school…
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A precious resource in energy-independence could be mined in North Carolina
The demand for lithium is surging. It's the metal used to make everything from phones, to electric cars to pharmeceuticals. Now a Charlotte-based company is…
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Flu is on the rise in North Carolina
Hundreds across the Triangle are sick with a rise in COVID-19, RSV and the Flu. North Carolina hospitals have already put stronger visitor restrictions in…
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Six-year-old killed in Cary and local man arrested
Chelsea Donovan lays out details of the sad story of a six year old girl being hit and killed by a driver police say was speeding down Walnut Street in Cary.
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Is NC Gov. Roy Cooper keeping campaign promises?
The new year brings a new edition of the WRAL Promise Tracker — our annual progress report for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. WRAL State Government Reporter…
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What's ahead for NC politics in 2024
NC Capitol reporter Travis Fain looks ahead to the 2024 election cycle in North Carolina. He discusses top races, how the state could change from recent…
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2024: Another hot year in the forecast for North Carolina
2023 brought its share of wild weather--a busy hurricane season in an unusual weather pattern, near-record heat and a tornado in December. WRAL meteorologist…
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An interesting year: 2023 in NC Politics
NC Capitol reporter Travis Fain takes a look back at the most impactful--and most intriguing--events in North Carolina politics in 2023.
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The power of play in the workplace
If you love what you do for a living, it doesn’t feel like a job. Right? Well, this isn’t always the case. As we get older, and become more set in…
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Top PolitiFact NC fact-checks of 2023
Man-made tornadoes, beached sharks, Mount Rushmore and North Carolina legislators all have one thing in common: They were subjects of some of our most popular…
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Woman feeds people on Christmas in downtown Raleigh for the 20th year
Mary Brown has an army behind her, an army of volunteers and people who donate their time and food to feed people in downtown Raleigh on Christmas day at City…
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Raleigh’s lost castle that once housed Meredith College
Downtown Raleigh is full of parking lots – but you never know when a plain-looking parking lot is hiding some amazing history. Did you know that there…