Episodes
July 26, 2024
Whooping cough cases are on the rise: What to know and how to protect your family
Reported cases of people with pertussis -- or "whooping cough" -- are increasing in the United States and back to pre-pandemic levels. Before COVID, there were about 10,000 cases a year in the U.S. Now, the CDC reports, there...
July 25, 2024
Why you need to check your airbags if you own a used car
It's one of the most important safety features in our cars and we don't often think about it unless we find ourselves in a crash--airbags. 5 On Your Side has learned about a warning for defective airbags in used cars and Keel...
July 24, 2024
Why GOP lawmakers grilled NC elections officials over ballot access
Was it process or politics? That’s the question that preoccupied North Carolina lawmakers as they grilled state elections officials Tuesday over why they delayed or denied ballot access to small political parties. WRAL State ...
July 23, 2024
Randy Woodson announces retirement after 15 years as NC State's chancellor
North Carolina State University's chancellor will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Randy Woodson led the system's largest university by enrollment since 2010. WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy exp...
July 22, 2024
Is NC Gov. Roy Cooper VP material? Some Democrats think so. Here's why.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is a moderate who has impressed Democrats by winning statewide races in years that Republicans also win. That’s why some political observers say he’d be a good running mate for Kamala Harris if ...
July 19, 2024
She almost lost $15,000 to a Bitcoin scam, now Pauline Miller is warning other potential victims
A Raleigh woman says she was pulled into a complicated, detailed scam that used fear and trust to prey on her. Looking back on it now, Pauline Miller can't believe what she did. WRAL's Meghan Glova shares her story and what p...
July 18, 2024
WRAL Investigates what is going on at Holly Hill Hospital after escapes earlier this year
Documents obtained by WRAL this week show years of violations at Holly Hill Hospital where patients and staff have complained about the care given there. It's an investigation that started when teens escaped from the hospital...
July 17, 2024
Should Wake County Schools ban cell phones?
Research shows cell phones can be a major distraction in the classroom and a group of parents in Wake County want the school district to do something about it. Other districts have cracked down on their use in the classroom o...
July 16, 2024
A jam packed day one of the Republican National Convention and what NC's delegates have to say about it
Former President Trump was officially named the Republican nominee at the party's National Convention Monday just 48 hours after surviving an assassination attempt. WRAL State Government reporter Will Doran breaks down all th...
July 15, 2024
The $1B chancellor: Can UNC’s next leader make it rain?
The University of North Carolina’s next chancellor will have to be a prolific fundraiser, capable of raising $1 billion every year. WRAL investigative reporter Brian Murphy explains why a knack for luring big bucks is critica...
July 12, 2024
School safety, affordable housing among priorities in State of the City, County & Schools 2024
Year-round Wake County students are already back in the classroom, and even more will be heading to school next month. Their safety was one of the topics discussed during the State of the City, County & Schools 2024 event hel...
July 11, 2024
How to protect yourself against the next generation of A.I. scammers
Triangle law enforcement agencies are raising the alarm about Artificial Intelligence being used to scam more people out of their money. It's fooling people who never thought they'd fall victim to these kinds of schemes becau...
July 10, 2024
The third party North Carolina is allowing on November's ballot and whether more could join
On Tuesday, the State Board of Elections reversed course and decided to allow The Constitution Party to nominate candidates for this year's election. The board previously denied the Constitution party, as well as Robert F. Ke...
July 9, 2024
Two families fighting for justice and mental health reform after their sons were murdered
Christian Webster pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder for shooting and killing his roommates at their home in Franklinton. He's set to serve two consecutive life sentences without the possiblity of paro...
July 8, 2024
Why mental health services are growing in NC schools
Mental health has been worsening for young people in North Carolina — and beyond — for years. Now new partnerships with mental health agencies are helping to bring care to students. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst ex...
July 5, 2024
Hurricane Beryl's unusual intensity and what we'll feel in North Carolina
Hurricane Beryl may be weakening, but its itensity is unusual for this time of year. Beryl tore through Jamaica as a Category 4 storm this week, now Mexico and Texas brace for impact. WRAL Meteorologist Brian Schrader explain...
July 4, 2024
WRAL Out and About's guide to Independence Day in the Triangle
From parades and live music to splash pads, food trucks and of course, fireworks--there's so much 4th of July fun going on in and around Raleigh and Durham. WRAL Lifestyle Editor Kathy Hanrahan walks us through all the events...
July 3, 2024
Nearly 8 years since Cole Thomas disappeared, his family celebrates his 30th birthday with a wish for answers
On November 25, 2016, Cole Thomas was driving home to Florida from Minnesota and went missing in Benson. Searches for him turned up nothing. Arrests in the case did not lead to convictions. His family is still fighting for an...
July 2, 2024
Durham's new school superintendent and his plan to rebuild trust in the district
Durham Public Schools' new superintendent is set to get started next month. Anthony Lewis is inheriting a lot of challenges after a controversial end to last school year. WRAL Durham Reporter Monica Casey spoke to him one-on-...
July 1, 2024
Flurry of bills were passed in NC legislature, but failed efforts stand out
North Carolina lawmakers passed dozens of bills in the past few days. They also had some high-profile failures. GOP leaders couldn’t muster enough votes for four of five constitutional amendments they wanted to put on the bal...
June 28, 2024
How a Durham church bellringer's message of love to the LGBTQ community went viral
Since the start of Pride Month, new songs have been ringing over Durham over a church's bells. Katelyn MacDonald went viral for playing "Hot To Go" by Chappell Roan at Duke United Methodist Church--but it's bigger than that. ...
June 27, 2024
The chilling details that led Fayetteville Police to arrest Blake and London Deven's adoptive mother in their disappearance
Avantae Deven was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday in the disappearances of her two adopted children. Blake and London Deven disappeared years ago but Fayetteville police didn't learn about it until this year. Th...
June 26, 2024
Everything you need to know with 30 days to go until the Paris Olympics
Anticipation is building for the 2024 Olympics set to open in Paris next month. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin, who will report from the games, walks us through some of the biggest storylines as trials continue.
June 25, 2024
Raises for teachers among the budget items standing between the State House and Senate
The State Senate approved its budget proposal Monday but the chamber's standoff with the State House continues. Lawmakers disagree about how, or if, to spend North Carolina's $1 billion dollar surplus. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chi...