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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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Summer excursions: A life-size dinosaur roams Durham woods
If you’re a fan of dinosaurs, there’s one roaming the woods in Durham that you must see this summer. You might see him peering through the branches…
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Giving students a chance to thrive beyond high school in Goldsboro
For as long as anyone can remember, Goldsboro High School has struggled to have students achieve at their grade level or above. Currently, the high school is…
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Governmental immunity—what it means and how it affects us all
If we break a traffic law, there’s a good chance we’ll get a ticket. If we violate a policy at work, there’s a good chance we will be…
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Power struggle at the State Bureau of Investigation
A battle is simmering over leadership of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. It involves allegations of discrimination and intimidation and…
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ICYMI: Redistricting and gerrymandering in North Carolina explained
Originally aired on March 22, 2023, this episode of the WRAL Daily Download explains some things that are often hard to put into layman’s terms…
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ICYMI: Tips to make your DMV wait time shorter
This show aired on February 9, 2023, but there’s no doubt that many of us are still apprehensive when we have to head to the DMV. Wait times continue to…
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ICYMI: Coach K, after the court, Pt 1
This interview originally aired in January of 2023, long after he coached his last season. But he will forever be an icon in college basketball. Love him, or…
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ICYMI: Coach K, after the court, Pt 2
Mike Krzyzewski talks about the Final Four, his last game in Cameron Indoor Stadium, and his new dog, Coach, with WRAL’s Debra Morgan in part two of her…
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ICYMI: 8 iconic Raleigh landmarks that changed forever in 2022
This episode originally aired on January 20, 2023, but it’s a trend that continues. As Raleigh’s skyline fills with cranes that are busy building…
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ICYMI: Recycling 101
This show originally aired in December 2022, but trying to understand the rules of recycling never gets outdated. Most of us want to be better stewards of the…
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NC health policy proposals could impact medical bills
Lawmakers are considering provisions that would help UNC Health and Atrium Health, already some of the industry's biggest players, expand. The Federal Trade…
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A woman is chastised by a judge for bringing her breastfed infant to court in Wilson County
Amanda Mullen was in a Wilson County courtroom asking for a domestic violence protective order. She says she had no choice but to bring her ten-month old baby…
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Coastal safety on North Carolina’s beaches
With a coastline of more than 300 miles that attracts more than 12 million visitors per year, North Carolina has its hands full when it comes to dealing with…
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The history behind the Pride movement in Raleigh
We started the month of June speaking with a Raleigh business owner about what the Pride movement means to him, and how it has allowed him to thrive both…
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North Carolina abortion bill continues to change in the 11th hour
This week a new abortion law will go into effect in North Carolina which tightens restrictions unless a federal judge blocks them. This comes after the…
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ECourt defects and alleged injustice lead to lawsuit
The state’s eCourt system was rolled out in four counties in North Carolina as a pilot program at a cost of 100 million dollars. Now, many people say it…
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GOP love triangle sparks suit against NC House speaker
Scott Lassiter, a former Apex town councilman, sued North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, alleging that an affair between Moore and Lassiter's wife led to…
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WRAL’s 5 On Your Side uncovers more major mismanagement of state benefits
Last month 5 On Your Side shared a story about an 80-year-old former state worker who was told the state’s retirement fund had overpaid him by $240,000…
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Fayetteville domestic violence victim speaks out to shed light on this silent crime
There are many reasons domestic violence victims don’t report the crimes against them-fear of retaliation, fear of losing their children or their…
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WRAL’s Cullen Browder retires from television-his journey, the legacy he leaves behind, and his advice to young journalists
Cullen Browder came to WRAL in 1998. In his twenty-five years here he's blazed an incredible trail and become one of the market's most talented and…
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In the era of remote work, are state government offices being used efficiently?
After the pandemic, many people continued to work remotely, or took on a hybrid schedule where they do some work from home and some in the office. In light of…
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Accountability for private schools receiving public funds?
As North Carolina lawmakers eye a drastic expansion in private school vouchers, a debate is re-emerging over the quality and accountabilty of the schools that…
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The history of Juneteenth in Raleigh, the first days of freedom
Juneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery on June 19, 1865. And while it’s only recently become a federal holiday recognized across the…
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Fuquay-Varina mother of four with breast cancer asks the public for help after health insurance denies her claim
A Fuquay-Varina mother of four is battling stage four breast cancer. Recently, her health insurance company refused to pay for a drug that her doctor told her…
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Wake Forest dad becomes a musical sensation on TikTok
A Wake Forest dad with a day-job shares his music at night from the corner of his children’s playroom on TikTok. He’s now grown his following to…
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North Carolina’s castles, unraveling the mystery and the magic
It’s like something out of a fairy tale, majestic castles right here in North Carolina. Many people don’t know that our state and the Triangle are…
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New construction brings major stormwater flooding to Raleigh neighborhood
We hear it all the time when established residents in a community fight new development in their neighborhood-Not in my backyard. But what if the new…
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Trump, Pence and DeSantis descend on NC
Former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron De Santis were in North Carolina last week making presidential pitches to…
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North Carolina first responders prepare for train derailments
First responders in our area attended a training in Garner to learn how they should respond to a train derailment, especially when hazardous materials are on…
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Widow of man who died by suicide says emergency resources are lacking for adults in crisis
Every year, 47,000 people die by suicide in the United States. Sharon O’Donnell lost her husband, Kevin, to death by suicide in April. Kevin had been in…
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Black bears recently sighted in Chapel Hill; are they getting bolder?
Recent black bear sightings in Chapel Hill have people in the community wondering if bears are getting bolder, or if increasing development is pushing them out…
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Veteran finds preparer made major mistake on his tax return, owes thousands of dollars
Greg Gidding spent two decades in the U.S. Army. When he retired from his military service, he became an adjutant for North Carolina’s American Legion…
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NC Democrats try to shake the blues
The North Carolina Democratic party has struggled in the past year. Democrats lost every major statewide race in the 2022 midterm elections, including the…
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The Soccer Tournament is coming to Cary featuring teams from across the globe
It’s simply called The Soccer Tournament, or TST, but there’s nothing simple about this four-day event at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary which…
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Raleigh business owner shares his views on Pride Month
Pride Month honors the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and commemorates the violent Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City in June of 1969…
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Chatham County family must rebuild home after corners cut on building process, inspection
Imagine finding out that your new home was so poorly constructed and has so many faults that the only thing you can do is tear it down and start over. This is…
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Chapel Hill’s very own Stonehenge
Most of us have heard of Stonehenge in England, the mysterious pre-historic vertical stones in a circle that people around the world venture to see. But few…
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A weakened Cooper at the bully pulpit
For most of his two terms in office, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has worked behind the scenes to bring his priorities to fruition. But in recent weeks, Cooper…
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North Carolina’s very own Shangri-La, paradise on earth
In 1968, at the age of 75, a tobacco farmer decided to build a miniature stone village with rocks he mined himself from his own property. What followed was a…
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Hurricanes create new risk for inland North Carolina communities due to climate change
When it comes to hurricanes, climate change has real consequences. Going forward, storms impacting North Carolina are likely to bring more rain, more wind…
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Big rate hike on the way for Duke Energy customers
If you’re a Duke Energy Progress or Duke Energy Carolinas customer, you can expect to see major rate hikes in the next three years. Rates are projected…
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State retirement plan overpays and demands big money from payees for its mistake
In most cases, if you are overpaid by a business or an individual, the law says you only have to pay back three years of what you improperly received. This…
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How parents can help kids read better
Thousands of North Carolina kids struggle with reading. Experts say it's because a lot of them have been taught bad habits. That's leading to changes in North…
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The silent loss, WRAL’s Sarah Krueger speaks candidly about miscarriage
Every year about 500,000 women in the United States experience miscarriage, that’s ten to fifteen percent of all pregnancies, or one in four. Still…
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Tar Heel Traveler hits milestone: 2500 episodes!
The Tar Heel Traveler, also known as reporter Scott Mason, has traveled thousands of miles, from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina. He’s…
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Electric cars are the wave of the future, but are we ready?
WRAL’s 5 on Your Side tested multiple electric vehicles to see how they drive, whether they are more efficient than gasoline-fueled cars, and whether…
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Businesses across North Carolina take a stand in the state’s abortion debate
North Carolina lawmakers are poised to potentially override the governor’s veto of a bill that would restrict abortion to twelve weeks. On the eve of the…
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Battle over NC state employee pay
North Carolaina's state government is having an extremely difficult time keeping employees and filling job vacancies, leading to a debate over pay increases…
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Raleigh’s oldest movie theater is re-opening, the iconic Rialto Theater
In August of 2022, Raleigh’s iconic theater, its oldest theater, shut its doors. Almost everyone who is a Raleigh native has been to the Rialto on…
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A rare century plant is in bloom in the WRAL Azalea Garden
A rare century plant in the WRAL Azalea Garden has just begun blooming. According to legend, century plants bloom every hundred years. However, in reality…
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NC lawmakers tackle major health care bills
Major changes in North Carolina’s health care landscape are moving through the General Assembly this legislative session. In addition to new abortion…
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A very personal conversation about sobriety with Hurricanes' commentator Tripp Tracy
Hurricanes’ commentator Tripp Tracy shares his struggles with alcoholism and his yearlong journey through his newfound sobriety. There was a dramatic…
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A battle over NC disabled care
Lawsuits from watchdog Disability Rights NC could force the state to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to help people with disabilities live at home. The…
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Deadly food allergies on the rise, NC family loses child
A Fuquay-Varina family lost their 15-year-old daughter to an allergic peanut reaction. Doctors say food allergies in children have increased dramatically, more…
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NC Lawmakers pass bill to restrict abortions
North Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill that would restrict abortion after twelve weeks. Some people say it doesn't go far enough. Others say it goes too…
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GOP pushes public cash for private education
Annual spending on private school vouchers would become one of North Carolina's biggest education expenditures under legislation making its way through both…
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Suicides at North Carolina State University, family shares their grief
North Carolina State University has experienced seven deaths by suicide of students since the beginning of the school year. Police say two students took their…
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Man accused of killing Wake deputy escapes from Virginia jail
Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo is accused along with his brother of shooting and killing Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd in August. Early Sunday morning, Marin-Sotelo…
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NC’s high court hands voting rights wins to GOP
In a major win for Republicans, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued opinions Friday on a series of cases involving voter rights. They could have major…
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Power grid security in North Carolina
A December attack in a Moore County exposed a weakness in our power grid. Someone shot up two substations and plunged 45,000 people into the dark. Five months…