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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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Planting the flag in college football
On Monday, the ACC announced both UNC and NC State would receive fines for a post-game fight. It was one of several fights at college football games over the…
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How Raleigh and Washington differ in debate over Helene funding
It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina in the region’s worst natural disaster in modern history. Since then…
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How a new security upgrade aims to keep Black Friday shoppers safe at Crabtree Mall
Raleigh Police says it's network of 1,200 cameras throughout the city now includes those in and around Crabtree Valley Mall. The mall says will make the…
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UNC Chapel Hill fires head football coach Mack Brown
UNC fired Mack Brown with three years left on his contract as head football coach for the Tarheels. It comes after a rough season for the team. WRAL's Brian…
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How Hania Aguilar's killer almost escaped on the day he plead guilty
Last week, Michael McLellan pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and murdering 13-year-old Hania Aguilar, who was taken from her Lumberton driveway in 2018. He…
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Can the Canes spur growth in West Raleigh?
The Carolina Hurricanes are planning a $1 billion redevelopment around Lenovo Center. WRAL reporter Brian Murphy explains why it’s the centerpiece of a…
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New details about an officer-involved shooting and the latest crime report in Durham
Last weekend, a car club meet-up ended with an officer shooting a 16-year-old in Durham. Within the same week, the citys' most recent crime report shows a…
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The waiver all Raleigh Christmas Parade participants will have to sign two years after Hailey Brooks' death
The city of Raleigh will now require Christmas Parade participants to sign a waiver releasing the city from blame in the event of injury or death. The…
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WRAL Meteorologist explains why snow chances are low for the Triangle this winter
The WRAL Severe Weather Team put out its winter weather prediction this week--and it doesn't look good for snow lovers. Snow has been less and less frequent in…
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Audits reveal lack of oversight at Saint Augustine's University and how officials plan to fix it
WRAL News obtained missing audits for Saint Augustine's University that show internal control failures, documentation discrepancies and protocol breaches in…
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Tillis under microscope as Trump forms cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump is nominating his cabinet, and that’s putting U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) under the microscope. WRAL state government…
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Why a man who yelled racial slurs at utility workers in Raleigh won't face charges
A man was caught on camera going on a minutes-long racist rant, directed at utility workers in a Raleigh neighborhood. He even swung a shovel at them. Despite…
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5 On Your Side investigation finds flaws in how Wake County handled reports of teacher abuse
After a 5 On Your Side's investigation led to a Wake County teacher's arrest on abuse charges, WRAL kept digging. A new investigation airing tonight reveals…
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How Avantae Deven was allowed to adopt the children she's accused of murdering
It's been nearly five months since a Fayetteville woman was charged with murdering two of her adopted children who have been missing for years. Since then…
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A Northampton County community remembers a couple found shot to death in their front yard
Michael and Carolyn Powell were found dead in the front yard of their home Thursday. A neighbor and relative is charged with their murder. WRAL Eastern North…
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Polling, hurricanes and cash: 5 election takeaways
WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Doran break down some of the key takeaways from the Nov. 5 elections — everything from poll…
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The string of random shootings that shook Raleigh this week
12 shootings in four days made for a scary and chaotic week in Raleigh. Each happened on and around I-40, but ended with a capture in a nearby neighborhood…
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NC breakdown: Where Trump won, who Trump won, and how it compares to 2020
North Carolina voter turnout was higher in 2020 than this year, but Donald Trump was able to secure more votes in 2024. That includes counties that typically…
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North Carolina's results of the 2024 Election (so far)
A historic Election Night in North Carolina saw some races called quickly and others too close too call. WRAL's Grace Holland walks you through the…
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Election Day: Voter turnout and insights on key races
It’s Election Day. In collaboration with WRAL’s politics podcast, The Wrap, WRAL NC Capitol reporters Will Doran and Paul Specht discuss voter…
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How Mark Robinson became Dems’ weapon in an effort to break a GOP supermajority
North Carolinians will elect a new governor this week. But some are paying more attention to a select few legislative districts — ones that could…
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Voters’ are skeptical of elections. Here’s what NC officials are doing about it
Almost half of North Carolina’s Republican voters have little to no confidence that their votes will be counted accurately. And while Democrats have more…
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WRAL News Poll shows the economy tops the list of issues for NC voters in the 2024 Election
This week we've looked at WRAL News Polls that show North Carolina voters split on who to elect presidency and more decisive on their choice for Governor…
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WRAL News Poll shows Josh Stein leads big over Mark Robinson for NC Governor
A WRAL News Poll shows NC Attorney General Josh Stein leading Lt. Governor Mark Robinson by double digits in the Gubernatorial race. It's a stark contrast to…
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WRAL News Poll shows a dead heat in Presidential Race among North Carolina voters
With just one week left in this year's campaign, we have the results of our scientific statewide WRAL News Poll. It shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and…
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WRAL News Poll shows a dead heat in Presidential Race among North Carolina voters
With just one week left in this year's campaign, we have the results of our scientific statewide WRAL News Poll. It shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and…
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NC schools try to retain workers without federal bonus cash
Over the past four years, more than $1 billion in federal dollars has gone toward bonuses aimed at retaining North Carolina school employees. Now the pot of…
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WRAL Health reporter explains recent E. coli outbreak in onions
McDonald's says the source of its E. coli outbreak are onions served on the Quarter Pounder hamburger. There are no cases in North Carolina but more…
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How climate change could affect North Carolina homeowners sooner than you think
Hurricane Helene highlights the pressing climate risks facing homeowners and homebuyers in North Carolina. With other weather events highlighting similar…
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What's behind Mark Robinson removing $50 million from his CNN lawsuit
On Monday, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson filed an amended complaint to his defamation case against CNN. He's now asking for $25,000 instead of $50 million. WRAL…
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The political spotlight shines on North Carolina two weeks to Election Day
Former President Donald Trump made several campaign stops in North Carolina Monday. Kamala Harris visited the state last week and more of her surrogates are…
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Could the race for AG offer a peek into the future?
The candidates for North Carolina Attorney General offer different visions for the state’s highest law enforcement post — a seat that has been a…
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Local hospitals are turning to Gatorade amid an IV fluid shortage
Hospitals in the Triangle are getting creative to conserve vital IV fluids. Shipments were reduced after the nation’s largest manufacturing plant in…
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The violent Hells Angels motorcycle gang feud federal prosecutors say led to 16 arrests
A deadly New Year's Day shooting in Raleigh. Chaos in a North Carolina Dairy Queen parking lot. These are the two events a federal indictment links to Hells…
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Mark Robinson sues CNN. What the complaint says — and what it doesn’t
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sued CNN over a report that alleged he made racist and sexually explicit comments on a pornographic website more than a…
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Western NC FEMA locations reopen, man arrested after threats against workers
On Monday, several FEMA locations reopened after a 44-year-old man was charged with making threats against the agency's workers in Western North Carolina…
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Funding cliff changes how NC schools combat learning loss
Learning recovery programs are shrinking or disappearing altogether as North Carolina schools adjust to life after federal stimulus funding. WRAL Education…
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5 On Your Side investigates after a Wake County mom says a teacher vacancy hurt her son's development
A mother discovered she had never been informed that her son's classroom has been without a permanent teacher all year. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur and…
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5 On Your Side on what to do if your mountain vacation got disrupted by Helene
Western North Carolina is beginning its recovery process from Hurricane Helene during what is traditionally its busiest tourism season. Travelers who want to…
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WRAL Meteorologist breaks down why Hurricane Milton could cause major destruction in Florida
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. Clean up continues in beach towns hit by Hurricane…
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Helene-impacted counties in North Carolina see voting changes with Election Day less than a month away
The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously approved voting rule changes for 13 counties hit hard by Helene in the western part of the state. WRAL…
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NC Supreme Court seat up for grabs. Here's what's at stake
High profile cases over executive power, election laws and education funding have been flowing through state courts. That’s putting the spotlight on the…
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A WRAL reporter's time embedded with the North Carolina National Guard in Western NC
More than a thousand troops are in Western North Carolina as the response to Helene makes progress. WRAL's Heidi Kirk joined a group of National Guard members…
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Roads impassible, communities cut off in Avery County as the High Country seeks help in Helene response
President Joe Biden flew over the damage in Western North Carolina on Wednesday as 1,000 Fort Liberty soldiers mobilized to help in those counties. WRAL…
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Henderson and Transylvania Counties dealing with catastrophic Helene damage
Food, water and supplies are slowly trickling into Asheville and other communities in Western Carolina. However, some hard hit counties are still without…
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An on-the-ground perspective of Helene's devastating floods
The death toll from Helene continues to climb in Western North Carolina. As clean up and rescue efforts continue, many are still wrapping their heads around…
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Why Congress cares about North Carolina's health coverage of weight loss drugs
Last week, U.S. Senators questioned a major North Carolina employer about the high costs of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Those drugs used to be…
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Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's legal team investigates porn-comments report
North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's legal team launched his promised investigation into allegations in a CNN report that he made lewd and racist…
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Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina
One in eight high school students in North Carolina use vapes. It's a growing epidemic of nicotine addiction among teenagers. WRAL Investigative Documentary…
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18 miles of 540 opens Wednesday morning
Part of the largest project in NCDOT history finished this week. Phase 1 of Complete 540 opens to drivers after five years of construction. WRAL's Brett Kneese…
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Voting begins in North Carolina as FBI investigates threats against election officials
On Tuesday, many mail-in ballots are on their way to voters across North Carolina. This week, the state's top elections official addressed a suspicious package…
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Developers share their vision for the old Durham Police Headquarters
We're getting a closer look at how the old Durham Police Headquarters could transform in the future! The major makeover comes after years of sitting empty and…
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Records show NC State has identified PCBs at 22 buildings since 2017, including Poe Hall
At least 22 buildings on NC State's campus have tested positive for PCBs in the last 7 years. That includes Poe Hall, which WRAL has covered extensively for…
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Javion Magee's family demands transparency as Vance County Sheriff's Office releases new details
Wednesday marked one week since 21-year-old Javion Magee was found dead with a rope around his neck under a tree in Vance County. His family and their…
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Morrow, Green square off in series of NC superintendent debates
Candidates who want to run North Carolina’s public schools are sparring over how to make schools safer, how to reverse the state’s teacher shortage…
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WRAL News Poll: NC Republicans have little confidence in election accuracy
A recent WRAL News Poll found sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats in how much confidence they have in the accuracy of election results. One in…
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Why NC school bus drivers are so hard to find
School bus drivers are in short supply in North Carolina — and it’s causing schools to scramble to get kids to school on time. Drivers are quitting…
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PNC Arena is now the Lenovo Center! We break down the $60 million deal
Goodbye PNC Arena, hello Lenovo Center! On Thursday, the Centennial Authority announced it approved naming rights between tech company, Lenovo, and the…
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Durham father goes viral on TikTok for reuniting with his parents after 21 years
A Durham father is going viral on TikTok after his daughter captured an emotional moment at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Levys Morales immigrated to…
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New WRAL News Poll offers insight into races for governor, president
An exclusive WRAL News Poll provides a clearer picture of where voters stand in this battleground state just two months before the general election. WRAL State…