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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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IVF wait times are stressful for women trying to have children
About 100,000 babies are born in the U.S. every year thanks to invitro fertilization known as IVF. But as the interest in IVF increases, so does the wait times…
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Raleigh’s Catholic bishop shares the church’s growth and the sacredness of slowing down with WRAL anchor Debra Morgan
Raleigh’s Catholic Diocese is about to celebrate its one-hundred-year anniversary. The area is now home to half a million practicing Catholics. In this…
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North Carolina lawmaker Mickey Michaux recalls the 1963 March on Washington, friendship with MLK
A quarter of a million people gathered in our nation’s capital 60 years ago on August 28, 1963, for the March on Washington headed by Dr. Martin Luther…
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Storm damage: How to handle property damage after a hurricane
First there is the relief…you’re okay, your family is okay. Then there is the realization that your property is not okay. Hurricanes can wreak…
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Virtual teachers: Are they the wave of the future?
Remote teaching during the pandemic wasn’t the best way for many students to learn, but it was a stopgap measure to help schools get through the crisis…
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Back on Track: A book about what parents can do to help their children thrive at every stage of life
The pandemic set children back in so many areas—academically, socially, and emotionally. For many parents, helping their children regain what they lost…
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The State budget battle comes to an end
For months, Republicans have been battling over items in the $30 billion state budget. The biggest obstacle was a plan to expand gambling in North Carolina…
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The Raleigh Christmas Parade will look very different one year after a child died
It was off, and now, it’s on again. One year after 11-year-old dancer Hailey Brooks was accidentally run over and killed by a pickup truck pulling her…
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Explore North Carolina's majestic lighthouses with the Tar Heel Traveler
Who doesn’t love lighthouses? The North Carolina coast is almost synonymous with the majestic structures that have been maritime beacons for centuries…
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UNC-Chapel Hill graduate student accused of killing professor ordered to have second mental evaluation
A mental evaluation revealed that the man accused of shooting a professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill lacks the mental capacity to be…
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Thousands of North Carolina elevator inspections are overdue
Nearly 5000 elevators, escalators and lifts are behind on their inspections in North Carolina. A large portion of them are in Wake County. While accidents are…
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Hefty costs for UNC’s Supreme Court loss
The lawsuit that ended race-based admissions at universities around the country cost the University of North Carolina nearly $25 million to defend. Most of…
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State takes over Nash County DSS after WRAL investigation into deaths of 2 children
Less than two months after a WRAL investigation into the death of a second child in the care of Nash County’s Department of Social Services, the state of…
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Manhunt for escaped murderer in Pennsylvania ends peacefully
The nationwide manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison on August 31st, is finally over. He was captured…
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Before the storm: 5 things you need for your hurricane kit
It feels like we are always preparing for storms, and sometimes they never come. But when they do come, there are very specific things you need to have on hand…
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Helping women from vulnerable situations get back into the workforce
Imagine you are a woman just getting out of prison and trying to get a job. Or you’re living in a shelter and trying to get a job. There are so many…
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How NC voting laws could strengthen GOP control
Republican state lawmakers are considering a bill that could change the way North Carolina's elections are administered. It's a nuanced bill, but here's the…
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Run, hide or fight? How to survive an active shooter situation
In a split second you must decide. Should I run, hide or fight? It can be a lifesaving decision or a dangerous risk. How you and your family react during an…
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Death of man after assault on Glenwood South raises concerns about violence
A 27 year old Raleigh restaurant manager died after he was assaulted a block from his workplace last week. David Millette, who worked at the Midwood…
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Death of NCSU student sends a wave of grief across campus
A North Carolina State University student was found dead outside a residence hall Monday afternoon by several students. NCSU Chancellor Randy Woodson sent a…
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How are AI tools impacting learning for North Carolina’s students?
It’s here to stay. We can’t put the genie back in the bottle. I’m talking about artificial intelligence tools that are available to anyone…
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Push to keep Trump off ballots has legal roots in NC
A mammoth question is hanging over the 2024 presidential election: Will former President Donald Trump be eligible to appear on ballots. He's the Republican…
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Why the Atlantic Coast Conference expanded to the Pacific Coast
The Atlantic Coast Conference - known for rivalries between UNC, Duke, NC State and other East Coast teams - is going bi-coastal. ACC officials voted Friday to…
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Renting private pools; believe it or not, it’s a thing
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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Airtags do more than just help you find lost items, they can fight crime
Have you ever lost anything important and wished you had a way to track it? Now, you do. Airtags can be placed in luggage, on your key ring, even in your…
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After UNC shooting, profiles of victim and suspect emerge
In the hours that followed a fatal shooting inside a UNC lab Monday, profiles of the victim and suspect emerged. They worked together in a nanoscience lab -…
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Hurricanes 101 | Is North Carolina a storm magnet?
Since 2000, more than 50 tropical cyclones have impacted North Carolina. In modern history there have been five hurricanes that did billions of dollars in…
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Shooting at UNC Chapel Hill leads to a faculty member’s death, student arrested
There are no words except for it happened here. A shooting took place on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill Monday afternoon in a science building, Caudill…
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Why NC schools are traveling the globe to recruit teachers
North Carolina school districts are grappling with a teacher shortage, so school districts are scouring the globe to attract new educators. WRAL Education…
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Missing Moore County woman's body found, boyfriend charged
The family and friends of Allisha Watts have been searching for her for weeks, holding vigils to keep her disappearance in the public eye. Today, the search…
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COVID money disappearing from school budgets
During the pandemic, school districts across North Carolina received tens of millions of dollars as part of special COVID funding to pay for things like…
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“Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water” WRAL Documentary
A company in North Carolina dumped massive amounts of toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River for decades, the drinking water supply for hundreds of thousands…
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Thousands of fire safety violations found in Wake County public schools
When we send our children to school, there are so many things we worry about. But when was the last time you thought about fire safety in the building where…
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Triangle talent following their musical dreams to Nashville
It’s one thing to say you want to be a musician when you grow up; it’s another thing altogether to chase your dreams and make them happen. In…
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Why are we still tipping everyone?
We all feel the pressure when someone is checking us out at a business turns the iPad around and it prompts us to tip. It started during the pandemic as a way…
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Lost divers rescued off North Carolina coast
Usually, when we hear stories about people getting lost at sea, they don’t always have a happy ending. This is especially true for people who are doing…
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Will there be enough Wake County school buses to get students where they need to go this year?
It’s a struggle every single year for school districts across North Carolina to get enough drivers to man their buses and their routes. It’s…
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Construction blasts surround nearby homes with thick clouds of dust and cause damage
Blasting at a construction site in North Raleigh is sending thick dust clouds onto people’s properties. Think dust so thick that you wouldn’t be…
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Casino plan is a big bet on North Carolina
In recent months, a behind-the-scenes battle over legalized commercial casinos has emerged in North Carolina. Gaming companies have stocked up on lobbyists and…
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Fighting to stop fentanyl overdoses in Nash County, NC
4000 people are dying in North Carolina every year as the result of drug overdoses. A whopping 77 percent of those deaths are related to the powerful drug…
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Emotional account of the wildfires in Maui from a Triangle man who is there
Greg Taylor splits his time between North Carolina and Maui. The wildfires that have devastated the island killing dozens of people and destroying everything…
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The century plant is going away
After attracting hundreds of visitors over the summer, the century plant in the WRAL gardens is finishing its reign. It bloomed and grew to more than twenty…
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Rising above it all; one woman’s determination to thrive despite the odds
Connie has had a hard life. Her family was plagued with addiction and poverty, and without good role models it looked like her future might not be bright. But…
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Can office space in high-rise buildings be turned into residential space?
Everywhere you look there are high-rise office buildings that seem to be empty, or at least partially empty, in our area. Currently, 18.1% of the office space…
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NC’s GOP ticket could take a right turn in 2024
If Republican front-runners win key primaries next year, the top GOP general election ticket in North Carolina could be more socially conservative than any in…
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WRAL’s investigation into the death of a quadriplegic man at a Raleigh rehab center
In July, Carl Michaud, a quadriplegic, fell out of bed at the Raleigh Rehabilitation Center and died. His father wants to know how this could have happened. So…
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New information in the disappearance of a Moore County woman
Allisha Watts has been officially missing since July 16 and her community is desperately seeking answers about where she might be. WRAL reporter Chelsea…
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Scientist from Raleigh has real life ties to “Oppenheimer” movie
It’s one of the hottest movies in the country right now, Oppenheimer, which documents the true story of the scientist who created the atomic bomb. One of…
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North Carolina’s rising temperatures lead to more extreme heat waves
Scientists tell WRAL that climate change is creating more extreme and more frequent heat waves in our state and across the country. The Raleigh-Durham area has…
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State and local leaders differ on school funding
Across the state, county school leaders say they need more money for facilities, staffing and safety measures. But state spending isn't rising fast enough for…
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Unprecedented increase in ocean temps off the NC coast could impact weather and ecosystems
Scientists have tracked a steady climb in ocean temperatures since April. This is causing unprecedented heat stress conditions in the waters surrounding…
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WRAL puts devices that spot hidden cameras to the test
These days camera technology is so advanced that one can be disguised as something as small as a run-of-the-mill USB device. With so many potential hidden…
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Tornado devastation and recovery in Edgecombe and Nash Counties
An EF-3 tornado touched down in parts of Edgecombe and Nash Counties on July 19 leaving major damage in its path, including to the Pfizer pharmaceutical plant…
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2 Nash County children die after recommendations that they should be removed from their homes are ignored
Two children involving separate cases in Nash County died after recommendations that they be removed from their homes following investigations of mistreatment…
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Uncovering gas-guzzling commutes in state vehicles
State employees are supposed to reimburse the state if they take an official vehicle home. But several officials at the state Department of Adult Corrections…
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Summer excursions: History comes alive in a secret garden in Tarboro
If you’re a fan of cemeteries and the history they hold, there’s one in Tarboro you must visit. Enclosed in a gothic-style churchyard, graves…
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Summer excursions: North Carolina's fountain of youth
At one time it drew people from all over the state, people hoping that the mineral spring nestled quietly on a farm in North Carolina would have healing…
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Summer excursions: Visiting ghost towns in North Carolina
You’ve probably driven by one and not even noticed it…a ghost town. North Carolina is full of them. Why go to the beach this summer when you can…
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Summer excursions: Hidden remnants of Raleigh’s first zoo in Pullen Park
It’s right in the middle of the bustling city. On any given Saturday or Sunday families with children flock to Raleigh’s Pullen Park to enjoy the…
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Will NC make a $1.43 billion bet on start-ups?
State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would pump $1.425 billion into unproven companies. Supporters say the money is needed to spur economic growth…