Episodes

Americans waste up to $1,000 annually on unused and unwanted subscriptions. The law is on your side when it comes to getting rid of them. WRAL's Keely Arthur explains how it can help you do just that.

On April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes ravaged the state of North Carolina, killing 24 people and injuring more than 300 people. WRAL Digital Producer Jaylin Jones and Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth talk about what caused such signific...

There's been no measurable rainfall since April 5 and rain chances this weekend aren't expected to help much. It's why Raleigh leaders are considering possible water use restrictions for the first time in nearly 20 years. WRA...

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says it’s growing confident about the party’s ability to protect its North Carolina incumbents — and potentially flip at least one Republican-held seat. Republican groups and po...

Rising costs and dwindling enrollment are causing North Carolina schools to tighten their belts. Wake County Public schools proposed a budget with more than 5 million dollars in cuts, on top of more than 100 layoffs designed ...

Could Raleigh be the next home to a fleet of driverless taxis? 5 On Your Side's Alex Littlehales and WRAL Digital Producer Jaylin Jones talk about what the program would look like and how city leaders are responding.

Sports wagering was just the beginning of a betting boom across the country. Now prediction markets offer the opportunity to bet on just about anything. While sportsbooks deal with games and matchups, perhaps an important som...

For the first time in more than 70 years, North Carolina turned to an outsider to lead its storied men’s basketball program. Michael Malone, a longtime NBA coach, is now charged with leading the Tar Heels back to national pro...

North Carolina has been allocated $1.4 billion for Hurricane Helene relief from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More than half of that is earmarked for single-family homes. Yet 18 months after the deadly...

An influential Republican group says it plans to spend at least $71 million to help Michael Whatley’s U.S. Senate campaign in North Carolina — an enormous pledge that comes less than a week after a poll showed Whatley trailin...

Consumer Reports evaluated dozens of doorbell camera models, looking at video quality, response time and data security. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur speaks with WRAL Digital Producer Jaylin Jones about what happens to video ...

Four astronauts--including a woman from North Carolina--are set to take off for the Moon on Wednesday aboard Artemis II. Nasa Ambassador Tony Rice is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to cover the first Moon mission in 5...

As high-protein diets surge in popularity, a Consumer Reports investigation found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, raising questions about supplement safety. The good news: Consumer Reports’ nutrition t...

North Carolina elections officials faced intense scrutiny over recounts in the Republican primary between state Sen. Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Dor...

Crypto scams are surging because they're getting more sophisticated. Bank or retirement accounts are getting drained and the money is hard to trace and get back. WRAL's Randall Kerr explains what you need to watch out for.

State Senate Leader Phil Berger loses to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in a GOP primary for the Triad-area. Berger has been a constant in the State Senate and had great control over state legislative measures for years. ...

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit Western North Carolina Monday evening near the Macon-Jackson County line. Damage causing earthquakes are very rare in North Carolina but the state has seen a few memorable and powerful quakes. W...

Pollen counts are on the rise, you might have seen plenty of it sticking on surfaces outside in North Carolina. It's only going to get worse, and it's likely to stick around longer this season too. WRAL meteorologist Kat Camp...

How are ICE operations playing out here in North Carolina? WRAL Investigates dives into the limited data on who is being detained and how the numbers differ between the current administration and the previous one.

On Wednesday, Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representatives rolled out a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to lower people's property tax bills. Meanwhile, a committee heard a proposal to close a loophole...

The WRAL documentary "The Gamble: Sports Betting in North Carolina" premieres at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. In 2024, mobile betting launched in North Carolina. WRAL's Mark Bergin and Brian Murphy discussed what people can bet on...

Several North Carolina primary elections are expected to go to recounts, including one in a closely watched legislative race. Senate leader Phil Berger trails his GOP primary challenger, Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page, by 23 vot...

Some key themes are emerging from North Carolina's primary elections. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks it all down — from the strength of Republican President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the strength of Demo...

Do you know if you live in a flood zone? Multiple studies show that more than half of flood damage actually occurs outside of FEMA's regulatory floodzones. WRAL's Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin and WRAL Digital Produc...