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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…
Episodes
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Why Durham County jail safety issues led Sheriff Birkhead to as for more money
Durham County's sheriff says his detention center is understaffed and aging as inmate assaults become more frequent. He took those concerns to county leaders…
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Rocky Mount Police warns parents after toddler shoots self with teenage uncle's gun
A two-year-old is in critical condition after shooting themselves with an unsecured gun that belonged to their 17-year-old uncle. Officers say the teen had two…
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Campbell family remembered a year after their deaths in Garner Memorial Day crash
It's been a year since Tyler, Susan and Miles Campbell were killed in a crash on U.S. 70 in Garner. A man charged with drinking and speeding behind the wheel…
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How UNC System cuts and tuition hikes could help GOP lawmakers reduce taxes
Republicans in the North Carolina legislature want to free up more than $100 million a year in state funding from higher education through tuition hikes and…
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New 911 calls shed light on a dangerous and chaotic farm party in Orange County
New 911 calls are revealing the dangerous situation at a party earlier this month in Orange County. WRAL has done numerous stories on this growing issue of…
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Wake County DA decides not to charge to NC State Troopers in handling of fatal crash
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman announced that two state troopers will not face charges for their handling of a fatal crash in Raleigh last year…
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Why do trains keep hitting people and cars in Durham?
On Monday, the latest crash between a car and a train happened in Durham. It's one of at least 19 similar crashes in the Bull City over the last 25 years. WRAL…
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Mike Pence parts ways with Trump on tariff policy in Raleigh
Former Vice President spoke about tariffs and free trade at a round table discussion in Raleigh Monday. He drew a contrast with his economic vision compared to…
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How Trump’s immigration policies could impact college athletes
The Trump administration has threatened to revoke some student visas, pushed to revoke visas from certain countries and worked to implement a travel ban. All…
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The investigation into unlicensed massage therapists at local shopping malls
A new statewide effort to protect you when you get a massage. On this episode of the WRAL Daily Download, WRAL Investigates takes you undercover as…
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EPA Scales Back PFAS Protections, Drawing Backlash in North Carolina
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it is rolling back part of a rule meant to limit the toxic 'forever chemicals' in your drinking…
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Bill Belichick talks to WRAL for the first time about UNC football
Bill Belichick talked to WRAL in his first interview with local media this week. He talked to WRAL's Brian Murphy about the burst of attention on the UNC…
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How the Jefferson Griffin case could affect NC voters in the future
Republican Jefferson Griffin lost his effort to overturn the results of a 2024 race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. But North Carolina voters…
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WRAL obtains emails that show UNC's Cunningham got death threats after NCAA bracket was set
University of North Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham's email inbox was full of angry West Virginia University fans in the days after Selection…
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Parks remain closed for a second summer in Durham as lead testing continues
For the second summer in a row, kids in Durham will not be able to enjoy some of the city's biggest parks. It comes 2.5 years after Duke researchers discovered…
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Jefferson Griffin concedes to Allison Riggs in NC Supreme Court race months after 2024 Election
The North Carolina election that just wouldn't end--ended this week. Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded to incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs in the race for…
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How scammers could try to profit off cars flooded by Hurricane Helene
Experts estimate that 23,000 cars, trucks and SUVs were flooded in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. As those cars go to auction, they could fall into…
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Are NC DMV waits getting longer?
WRAL has been tracking long wait times and appointment shortages at the state's DMV for years. With the deadline for Real ID coming up May 7th, that wait is…
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Why hackers are targeting student data
Earlier this year — North Carolina parents learned that a hacker accessed data tied to most of the state’s public school students. The breach…
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300 local middle schoolers were exposed to porn over Snapchat
A letter sent to parents by the Alston Ridge Middle School principal reveals that 300 students saw porn through a Snapchat group chat. WRAL's Heidi Kirk shares…
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WRAL's Brian Murphy explains what's going on with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson
On Wednesday, Bill Belichick released a statement saying it was a 'false narrative' that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was steering an interview with CBS News…
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Bartender at troubled StarBar faces misdemeanor charges for selling alcohol after hours
StarBar has been the center of criticism for years. WRAL News has previously reported on issues and violence at the Raleigh bar. The most recent incident was a…
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NC court rules to give election powers back to Stein
A trial court ruled that Republican state lawmakers violated North Carolina’s constitution when they passed a law transferring election board appointment…
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Police are cracking down on dangerous car meetups in Durham
Car stunts, lighting things on fire, and spectators crowded around -- all of this happened in downtown Durham. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger explains the…
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Wildfire risk grows in western North Carolina in months after Hurricane Helene
Massive wildfires continue to burn in the western part of the state, many fueled by Hurricane Helene debris. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin…
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Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North Carolina
Wednesday at 7:30p.m. WRAL's latest documentary which takes viewers inside the immigration debate airs. The documentary follows people who have been directly…
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Triangle Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Tributes are pouring in from around the world after Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. He was the first Latin American pontiff and many North Carolinians…
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Why more NC students earning professional credentials before graduation
North Carolina high school students are earning more workforce credentials than ever before, leaving school with skills needed for jobs in all kinds of…
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WRAL Investigates looks into the timeline to a local mother's murder trial
WRAL Investigates has extensively covered the case of Avantae Deven -- the woman arrested last June after being accused of murdering two of her adopted…
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Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while…
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Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while…
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Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while…
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Afghani asylum seekers living in Raleigh told to 'leave immediately' or be deported
Apostles Church in Raleigh has welcomed about 25 people who came to the U.S. after the Taliban took over. In the last week, they got an email from the…
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Internet outage at several NC DMV offices causes major delays
Internet was restored for about a dozen DMV offices that lost connection--the latest issue to cause long wait times. Last week the NCDMV announced 42 more…
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How NC Gov. Josh Stein is working with GOP toward bipartisan goals
Republicans who control the North Carolina General Assembly say they’ve been encouraged by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s willingness to work…
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What happened to Caitlin Hodges? Remains found in Wayne County identified as missing Illinois woman
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says human remains found late last year have now been identified as 29-year-old Caitlin Hodges who went missing in July.Hoges…
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Raleigh leaf pickup: City leaders consider changes to collection program
People living in Raleigh could see changes to the city's leaf pickup program. Raleigh leaders met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to leaf pickups due to…
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Fire hazards inside toys and lawn tools
Cell phones, e-bikes, tools – what they all have in common is that they run off of lithium ion batteries. 5 On Your Side producer Pritchard Strong talks…
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Republican Jefferson Griffin wins NC appeals court challenge contesting 65,000 ballots
Thousands of North Carolina voters could soon have their 2024 ballots thrown out after a state Court of Appeals ruling Friday. The case could flip another seat…
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Raleigh-Durham Startup Week showcases the Triangle's entrepreneurial spirit
WRAL’s Mark Bergin spoke with NC State’s Entrepreneurship Clinic Director Haley Huie about the preparations before Raleigh-Durham Startup Week. The…
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Why is the I-440 construction taking so long?
The project to widen I-440 was supposed to be done in 2023 but now it's been delayed until the end of this year. Drivers say it creates headaches for their…
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Duke vs. Houston in Final Four: Will Cooper Flagg lead Duke to a national championship?
WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez previewed Saturday night's Final Four game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Houston Cougars. Star freshman Cooper…
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NC lawmakers face tough decisions as they draw up new budget
Efforts by North Carolina lawmakers to write a new state budget are more complicated than normal this year. That’s because the state is bracing for cuts…
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What we know about Wolfspeed's new CEO
A Durham-based semiconductor company has a new leader. This comes months after Wolfspeed eliminated hundreds of positions, the majority of which were in North…
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Why is help in Western North Carolina taking so long? An Ashe County woman shares her story
Six months after Hurricane Helene, some people in Western North Carolina are still without basic necessities. 100 miles from Asheville, volunteers are still…
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Sweet 16: Duke men's basketball team faces familiar foe in Caleb Love
WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss how Duke will play Arizona on Thursday night in the Sweet 16. Arizona guard Caleb Love used to play for North…
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Two NC State Troopers are under investigation--what does that mean for their cases?
Nearly 200 cases tied to two North Carolina State Highway Patrol members have been dismissed. Many cases that led to convictions have not been re-examined and…
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Why NC’s treasurer thinks the state pension plan could be more aggressive
North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner left a career in high finance to pursue one of the highest-pressure roles in state government. Briner oversees the…
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The reel truth about the great white shark caught on the Outer Banks
A video of fishermen releasing a great white shark on the Outer Banks went viral earlier this week. Many had questions about the legality of catching these sea…
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No proof found for the Durham DA's claims of courthouse security system issues
Last month, WRAL Investigates reported that Durham's District Attorney swiped into the office on only about half of work days. She claimed that number was…
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Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury + Why wasn't Duke the No. 1 overall seed?
WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss Cooper Flagg’s left ankle injury, which looms over the start of the tournament for the Duke Blue Devils…
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WRAL 5 On Your Side investigation shows criminals can make it harder to find Apple AirTag trackers
A Louisburg woman says earlier this month, she got an alert that an unknown Apple AirTag had been with her for more than seven hours--but after several tries…
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NC officials get death threats, pushback, profane voicemails and more
North Carolina officials have found themselves the target of protests, violent threats and menacing voicemails in recent weeks. WRAL State Government Reporter…
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ACC Tournament preview: Duke is No. 1 + Will UNC make the NCAA Tournament?
Duke is the No. 1 team in the country entering the ACC Tournament. WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed Cooper Flagg's incredible season and Duke's…
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How 5 On Your Side got a $126,000 health insurance denial overturned
A local mom was stunned when her health insurance denied coverage for a $126,000 procedure. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong explains how his team…
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NC State fires men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts
After eight years with the team and one year after a trip to the Final Four, NC State fired men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts. WRAL Sports Reporter/Anchor…
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Getting free legal answers with 'Lawyers On Call'
Free legal answers are just a phone call away! WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong shares more about Lawyers On Call, happening March 7th.
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Warrants say Spring Lake teen used Instagram to arrange meeting with man
A teenage girl who was the subject of one of two Amber Alerts last week made plans on Instagram to meet one of the suspects. Suspects in this case and another…
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Raleigh man's 'Pretend' podcast explores deceptive world of true crime
Javier Leiva has lived in the Carolinas for the past decade. In 2017, the Raleigh man began hosting the "Pretend" podcast. "Pretend" is a documentary-style…
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Siler City kidnapping suspects in the U.S. illegally denied bond
The men accused of kidnapping and trafficking a Siler City teen were denied bond, with a judge saying they are public threats. Both men were in the country…