Episodes
June 24, 2024
Tribe says NC defying UN as bill to bulldoze Native American sites dies
Republican lawmakers are no longer planning to let a coastal developer bulldoze a major archeological site. But Tuscarora Nation says existing development on the land could be in violation of a United Nations resolution with ...
June 21, 2024
Dangerous summer heat on the way to the Triangle this weekend
The start of summer is bringing triple digit heat to North Carolina this weekend. That kind of heat can be dangerous for people spending lots of time outdoors. WRAL Meteorologist Brian Shrader explains how you can protect you...
June 20, 2024
The NC employee accused of trying to meet a minor for sex and the YouTube vigilante who filmed his arrest
Harlan Frye, a former department head at the North Carolina Department of Revenue, was arrested for a felony charge for a crime involving a child in California. Days later, a YouTube account posted a video showing his arrest....
June 18, 2024
Bigger raises for state employees? Only if NC House can sway Senate
The GOP-led North Carolina House of Representatives wants to spend almost $1 billion on bigger raises for teachers and other state employees. But will the proposal go anywhere? WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks...
June 17, 2024
NC school boards defy school calendar law. Coastal businesses cry foul
School boards across the state are starting their school years ahead of the earliest allowable date in North Carolina. A group of parents and coastal businesses are challenging one board in court. The outcome of the case coul...
June 14, 2024
Golf greens and Green Berets: The connection between Pinehurst's golf and military communities
As hundreds of thousands decend on Pinehurst for the U.S. Open, many of them will look for nightlife in the town's social district. A nonprofit is hoping some of them will find their way to it's beer garden, which is raising ...
June 13, 2024
The legends of Pinehurst and the fans inside for the US Open
The U.S. Open begins Thursday in Pinehurst and it's bringing tens of thousands of people to the Sandhills. WRAL's Brett Kneese talks about what the atmosphere is like for fans visiting the legendary golf course.
June 12, 2024
U.S. Open arrives at Pinehurst No. 2
It’s time to tee up! The top names in golf are at Pinehurst, ready to tackle No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open. WRAL Sports Journalist Louis Fernandez joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about the tournament and more.
June 10, 2024
Kids feel hopeless. What educators are doing to help
The well-being of children has improved since the Covid-19 pandemic. But they’re still worse off than they were 10 years ago, according to the results of a federal survey of North Carolina students. Officials say more work ne...
June 7, 2024
"The price of being loved is to be missed" Remembering the family of three killed in a Garner crash
Rememberance services Tyler, Susie and 8-year-old Miles Campbell continue this weekend. The family of three were killed in a Memorial Day crash on U.S. Highway 70. In this episode, we reflect on the outpouring of support for ...
June 6, 2024
Millions of North Carolinians have contaminated drinking water--what are state officials doing about it?
A new report shows public drinking water systems in cities like Durham and Fayetteville are contaminated with PFAS. These "Forever Chemicals" have been linked to serious health problems. The EPA set new limits on the amount o...
June 5, 2024
Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC
Over the last two decades, gangs have reportedly grown in the south and a change in the law here has resulted in younger people getting recruited to join. Some law enforcement members link hundreds of crimes to them. It’s why...
June 4, 2024
Scorching summer heat! ☀️ WRAL tracks trends behind rising highs and dangerous heat
Summer is here and we are feeling the heat already. Local officials are looking to minimize the threat of that to our community. WRAL’s climate change reporter Liz McLaughlin joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about this.
June 3, 2024
Will a new funding plan for students with disabilities gain traction in NC?
Special education advocates are rallying around a new proposal that would fund services for students with disabilities based on the students’ needs. Right now, the state provides the same amount for every student — regardless...
May 31, 2024
NC political and judicial experts weigh in on former President Trump's guilty verdict
On Friday, Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak after a jury convicted him of felony crimes. He was found guilty Thursday of 34 counts of falsifying business records in a hush money scheme. WRAL spoke to a team ...
May 30, 2024
Durham hopes to slow violent crime by helping survivors
Nearly 100 people have been shot in Durham so far in 2024 and now the Bull City is considering a unique approach to stopping future shootings. City Council wants to create an Office of Survivor Care. WRAL Durham Reporter Moni...
May 29, 2024
Poe Hall update: what hundreds of documents 5 On Your Side received reveal
While a historic vote of no confidence was purely symbolic, records now show the university re-requested an independent health investigation just hours after that happened. Ali Ingersoll talks with 5 On Your Side's Keely Arth...
May 28, 2024
Exploring North Carolina's hidden history
North Carolina is filled with history like 150 year old trees, abandoned towns. You don’t have to travel far to find something interesting to explore. Wral digital journalist and resident historian Heather Leah joins Ali Inge...
May 27, 2024
Why raises alone might not be enough to stop NC teachers from leaving
North Carolina’s teacher shortage has been worse this year, even after statewide pay raises. The problem has people wondering: Are the raises enough? Or do leaders need to make other changes to help make sure North Carolina’s...
May 24, 2024
WRAL Meteorologist weighs in on the busiest hurricane season ever predicted
On Thursday, NOAA issued its forecast for the 2024 hurricane season saying there is an 85 percent chance for more named storms and major hurricanes than average. It's in line with what other forecasters have predicted. WRAL M...
May 23, 2024
Supporters of DEI make their case before the UNC System votes to repeal it
North Carolina lawmakers, business leaders and students made the case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies Wednesday as the UNC System's Board of Governors prepared to repeal it. WRAL's Eric Miller explains the argume...
May 22, 2024
Raleigh keeps landing on lists. We're talking about some of the more interesting ones and the impact to people already living here
It seems like every week Raleigh is making some kind of list. Ali Ingersoll spoke with WRAL digital journalist Jessica Patrick about the variety of lists and what exactly it is that people are loving about the triangle.
May 21, 2024
How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families
A sewage situation backing up into people’s homes. 5 on your side has been investigating this problem for years. Producer Pritchard Strong joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about the latest update to this issue.
May 20, 2024
Why UNC system leaders want to cut DEI programs at NC universities
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are on the chopping block at UNC System schools — part of a trend in Republican-led states. Supporters of the programs see an effort to help students whose communities have long faced ...