Episodes
April 1, 2025
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 deadlines for Real ID's coming up, that wait could become even longer. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains other facto...
March 31, 2025
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 to federal funding at a time when the state is also cutting taxes. WRAL ...
March 28, 2025
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 Carolina. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher shares what we know about Robert ...
March 27, 2025
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 helping residents in the Fleetwood community in Ashe County. WRAL's ...
March 26, 2025
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 Carolina. Love's 3-pointer in the 2022 Final Four eliminated Duke fr...
March 25, 2025
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 some are asking why. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains what her invest...
March 24, 2025
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 state pension plan and the state health plan, which serve hundreds ...
March 21, 2025
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 creatures in the first place. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher met the men ...
March 20, 2025
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 incomplete, in part, because of "issues with the courthouse's security...
March 19, 2025
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. Duke expects to get Flagg back for the start of the NCAA Tournament. The ...
March 18, 2025
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, she still hasn't found it. WRAL's 5 On Your Side has learned that ...
March 17, 2025
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 Paul Specht explains why — and what lawmakers are doing about it.
March 12, 2025
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 historic scoring differential. Duke is vying to become the No. 1 ...
March 11, 2025
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 got the massive medical bill wiped away.
March 10, 2025
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 Louis Fernandez explains why, what comes next, and breaks down the s...
March 7, 2025
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.
March 6, 2025
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 out of Siler City face kidnapping and human trafficking charges. W...
March 5, 2025
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, true crime podcast about real people pretending to be someone else....
March 4, 2025
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 illegally and had previous run-ins with law enforcement. WRAL's Desti...
March 3, 2025
Should NC judicial elections be nonpartisan?
North Carolina’s judges are chosen by voters in partisan elections, just like any other politician. But should judges have party labels next to their names on the ballot? WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why...
Feb. 28, 2025
How a recalled hot tub pump might have led to a Cary house fire
A popular product meant for relaxation may be putting families at risk. A Cary family, recently displaced by a fire, says investigators suspect a hot tub (or the pump that comes with it) purchased from a local Costco may have...
Feb. 26, 2025
Why 'death by distribution' charges are contributing to an autopsy backlog for the state
Three men police say died of overdoses in Durham sparked a WRAL Investigation into the delay in their autopsy results. It found that the kind of charges sought to hold someone responsible for their deaths is slowing down the ...
Feb. 25, 2025
WRAL investigation finds major Triangle employers are behind on fire inspections
Companies like Wolfspeed and RTI are years behind on their fire inspections because of staffing shortages at the Durham County Fire Marshall's Office. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger explains the changes that started happeni...
Feb. 24, 2025
Anderson Clayton wins second term as NC Democratic Party chair
North Carolina Democrats reelected Anderson Clayton as state party chair over the weekend — again putting the 27-year-old in charge of a critical state for the party. Clayton originally won the seat in 2023, promising to impr...