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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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Damaged windshields; who is responsible?
There’s a good chance it has happened to you. You’re driving down the highway and something flies off a truck and hits your windshield cracking it…
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Amanda Lamb's next chapter
It's rare in the television news business for a station to be able to tap into the expertise of a reporter who has cultivated sources and instrinsic knowledge…
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How ‘high-dosage’ tutoring is reversing learning loss in NC
Individual and small-group tutoring sessions are helping North Carolina students catch up after falling behind during the Covid-19 pandemic. But the federal…
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Oakwood 24: A 24-hour walk/run to raise money for people in recovery from addiction
For Jon Frey, recovery from his alcohol and drug addiction six years ago involved more than just a program, it involved a committment to overall health, a…
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Taxes in Wake County are expected to go way up after a recent property evlauation
For the past year, assessors have been evaluating 450,000 residental and commercial properties in Wake County to prepare for new property taxes in early 2024…
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Ira David Wood III is finishing his 50-year run in a timeless Triangle tradition, "A Christmas Carol"
Tonight, "A Christmas Carol" begins its 50-year at performance at DPAC in Durham. This will be Ira David Wood III's last show after creating it and playing…
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A tornado touches down in Garner leaving destruction in its wake
An EF-1 tornado with winds as high as 110 miles per hour touched down in Garner Sunday. It hit just seconds after the warning was issued. Amazingly, no one was…
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Big-money NC education contracts raise vetting questions
Lawmakers recently set aside millions of dollars for a pair of education projects that are raising some eyebrows. The companies receiving the money…
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UNLV shooter has ties to North Carolina
Three people were shot and killed at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. The gunman was killed in a shootout with police. Witnesses have identified the as a…
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Child in Wake Forest poisoned with lead from a popular snack
Imagine your child is sick and you don't know what's wrong. Then a routine blood test at the doctor's office reveals she has lead poisoning. A Wake Forest…
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Wake County School Board hears from parents who are concerned about safety after student is fatally stabbed
Tuesday night was the first Wake County School Board meeting since a 14-year-old student was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School last…
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A Durham police officer survives a near-fatal heart attack only to discover he is drowning in medical bills
For many Americans, medical bills are the thing that pushes them over the edge to a place where financial recovery seems impossible. One in ten people are…
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How the Israel conflict could affect NC elections in 2024
The conflict between Israel and Hamas is causing a rift within the Democratic Party. President Biden has been criticized by some within his own party for not…
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Local art and flowers intersect to create a magical North Carolina treasure
Sometimes, you visit a place so magical it’s hard to believe that it’s real. When you go to the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge you feel like…
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Cumberland County middle school students get sick after eating gummies on the school bus
Three Cumberland County middle school students were treated and released from the hospital after eating gummies on a school bus. It’s not clear whether…
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A teenager dies, another one hospitalized after stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School
Southeast Raleigh High School was closed Tuesday after violence on campus took the life of a 15-year-old student and sent a 16-year-old to the hospital. A…
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Man charged with killing UNC-Chapel Hill professor deemed not competent to stand trial
In August, the unthinkable happened in our backyard-a shooting on a college campus. It took place at UNC Chapel Hill. A professor was killed. For hours…
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Why the NC attorney general race could steal the spotlight
The 2024 race for North Carolina attorney general is expected to gain outsize attention — and loads of spending — as the role becomes more…
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How well do we really know North Carolina’s governor? We’ve been saying his name wrong all along…
It’s one thing to mispronounce the name of a colleague or a new friend, but what about mispronouncing the name of the highest elected official in the…
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Graphic facilitation, where art and business intersect
This story falls into the category of cool jobs I didn’t even know existed. The fancy name is “graphic facilitation.” Basically, it’s…
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What’s really in sushi? WRAL Investigates puts your favorite food to the test
Sushi has become the go-to food of choice for many Americans today. But how much do we really know about what is in the sushi we eat? WRAL Investigates…
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Raleigh rabbi returns from Israel transformed by what he witnessed
Rabbi Eric Solomon of the Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh traveled to Israel last week to support victims of the Hamas attack. He was transformed by what he…
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NC gubernatorial underdogs take big messaging swings
Democratic former state Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan is an uphill fight in the North Carolina governor's race. To stand out, he released an unusually…
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Toxic chemicals prompt N.C. State to close academic building
N.C. State University officials unexpectedly closed Poe Hall Friday after toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were found inside the academic building. WRAL…
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A year after a child dies in an accident in the Raleigh Christmas parade her family shares their grief and resilience
It's hard to believe it has been almost a year since 11-year-old Hailey Brooks was hit by the truck driving her dance school float and killed. She was dancing…
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Triangle rabbi speaks to us from Israel about comforting victims of the Hamas attack and their families
Rabbis from across the country and from North Carolina are in Israel to providing healing and comfort to the victims of the attack by Hamas and their families…
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Did you know you may be getting overtaxed by the state? 5 On Your Side investigates
More than half a million North Carolina taxpayers were overtaxed by the state this year. This is related to a major glitch in the department of revenue’s…
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The future of nuclear power in the Triangle
The words “nuclear power” have the ability to make a lot of us fearful. In the Triangle, Shearon Harris comes to mind. The cooling tower is located…
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North Carolina’s big bet on clean energy manufacturing
A decision by Toyota to build an electric vehicle battery plant has had a cascading effect on the state's economy. Under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, the state…
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WRAL posts fake hotel on Expedia; we share what happened
5 On Your Side recently did a story about a fake hotel listing on Expedia that duped both the customers and the business that was located at the actual…
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Rainbow Bridge: a memorial to beloved pets in North Carolina
Pets are family. When we lose a pet the grief can be overwhelming. What if there was a place you could go to remember and pay tribute to your beloved pet, a…
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Bionic reading: Is it for real?
Okay, so most of us are familiar with home-sharing apps like Airbnb and VRBO, but have you heard of a pool-sharing app? Yes, I said pool. It was only a matter…
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WRAL’s winter weather predictions: How much snow will we get?
It’s a little bit like hurricane season. Meteorologists now have the science and the technology to help them predict what our winter weather might look…
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Reassignment: The student shuffle in Wake County
Overcrowding is forcing thousands of Wake County families to move to new schools every year - the result of a population that is outpacing the county's ability…
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Tricks for getting through the DMV line quicker
For a year, WRAL’s 5 On Your Side team has been studying ways to help you navigate the headaches of waiting in line at the DMV. People have been…
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Amanda Lamb's connection to "The Killing Month August 1978" podcast
It’s not every day that you get to work with your dad on the project of a lifetime. That’s the gift I have experienced for the past year as I…
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What is really in those over-the-counter products that claim to contain trace amounts of THC in North Carolina?
The WRAL Investigates' team set out to find out what’s in those over-the-counter products that promise to help you sleep or give you a buzz. While…
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Urban legends in the Triangle make for a spooky Halloween
From the mysterious Gimghoul Castle in Chapel Hill to the curious spinning angel of Oakwood Cemetery, the Triangle area is full of eerie urban legends to tell…
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Real ghost towns in North Carolina that you can visit
Have you ever wanted to explore a real ghost town? Odds are good you’ve driven or hiked past remnants of a ghost town or a lost community without even…
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Number of juvenile offenders accused of crimes spikes in North Carolina
Since 2020, the number of juveniles connected to crimes in North Carolina is up by 19 percent. A juvenile offender is anyone 17 or younger. And some of those…
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State health plan cuts weight-loss coverage for North Carolina employees
The North Carolina State Health plan covers more than 700,000 state employees, retirees, and their family members. There is discussion about dropping coverage…
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Ghosts in the Stadium Pt 2 | The painful history of race relations behind iconic NC sports venues
Football stadiums and other sports complexes were built to bring people together. But there is some history behind these stadiums that could divide us. Our…
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Ghosts in the Stadium Pt 1 | The painful history of race relations behind iconic NC sports venues
“Ghosts in the Stadium” is a new historical documentary from WRAL looking at the unknown pasts of four iconic football stadiums in the Carolinas…
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Afternoon shooting in the heart of downtown Raleigh near Moore Square Middle School concerns community
Monday afternoon a man was shot in downtown Raleigh near Moore Square Middle School. He was taken to the hospital and police arrested a suspect. The school was…
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Another battle brews over gerrymandering in NC
North Carolina's voting districts have been debated for years - fought over in the state house and in the country's highest court. Now lawmakers and lawyers…
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Junk health insurance: What is it and how can you avoid it?
In today’s episode we’re talking about junk health insurance. Basically, it’s a phrase that describes short-term, very limited health…
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UNC-Chapel Hill student dies after ingesting fentanyl at Duke University
A 19-year-old freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill ingested fentanyl on campus at Duke University back in March and died according to papers now filed in federal court…
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A behind-the-scenes peek at WRAL's new true crime podcast: "The Killing Month August 1978"
In today's episode, podcast host Amanda Lamb switches chairs with WRAL anchor Debra Morgan for a very intimate interview. For the past year Amanda and the team…
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Online scams are hurting businesses and customers; how to protect yourself
Imagine booking a hotel for the weekend and showing up at the address only to learn it’s not a hotel at all, but a personal injury law firm. Or you make…
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Sex education in North Carolina: Are we getting it right?
Sex education is a controversial topic in North Carolina, from legislation that school districts believe requires them to get parental permission to teach it…
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Mother, wife, teacher, runner: Raleigh mass shooting victim Sue Karnatz is remembered for kindness and compassion
It’s hard to believe that it’s been one year since witnesses say a teenage boy opened fire on a Raleigh greenway in the Hedingham community killing…
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North Carolinians in Israel witness the violence; they share their terrifying stories with WRAL
The images on television and online seem unreal, a world away. But for many Americans, including North Carolinians, what is happening in Israel is very real to…
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Can eating beans help combat climate change?
Tiny but mighty, some scientists say beans can help fix the future. “Beans is How” is a global effort to double the consumption of beans, peas, and…
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What’s the deal with the recession? Is it happening or not?
Recession is a word that’s been thrown around a lot over the past two years. It’s left a lot of people concerned about their economic futures. 5 On…
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Could beer and bipartisanship repair Congress?
Interim U.S. House Speaker Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is poised to lead his fractured Republican Party through the election of a permanent chamber…
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Memories of a young Taylor Swift performing at a Raleigh high school before she was a superstar
In 2006, way before she was a superstar, a 16-year-old Taylor Swift shared her music with students at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh after they won a…
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Could Raleigh get a Major League Baseball team?
Major League Baseball is likely to expand by two teams in the near future. The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes wants Raleigh and North Carolina to be part of…
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The case against the Hedingham mass shooting suspect, one year later
One year ago this month, the unthinkable happened in Raleigh. Five people were killed and another person was critically injured after witnesses say a teenager…
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How do schools make decisions about when to cancel school because of weather?
As a parent, or an employer, it can be extremely frustrating. A big storm is predicted, schools are closed, and parents are home with their kids trying to…
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NC’s $3 billion bet on economic development
When Republican lawmakers crafted the North Carolina budget, they set aside a big chunk of change for ambitious economic development projects. One-tenth of the…