Episodes
March 11, 2024
The homeschool mom who wants to run NC’s public schools
On Tuesday, a relatively unknown homeschool mom who has called public schools “indoctrination centers” — and who has no experience as an educator or school administrator — managed to beat incumbent Catherine Truitt in the GOP...
March 8, 2024
Husband charged with NC State student's murder set to take the stand
Erick Hernandez-Mendez is accused of murdering his wife, Christina Matos, back in April of 2021. This week, prosecutors presented new evidence they believe ties him to her death. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan has been inside the cou...
March 7, 2024
The science behind sports betting
The house always wins--or at least that's the saying about gambling. WRAL Investigates Producer Randall Kerr talked to experts about how oddsmakers end up on top and your chances of beating them.
March 6, 2024
Insight into Raleigh's gang issues
There are dozens of gangs in Raleigh, according to an investigator who spoke with WRAL's Sarah Krueger. She talks with Ali Ingersoll to share what else she learned about gangs through this conversation.
March 5, 2024
Super Tuesday: the fight for North Carolina
People across the country and state are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in primary elections. Several candidates recently stopped in North Carolina ahead of the primary. WRAL's NC Capitol reporter, Will Doran, join...
March 4, 2024
Storylines NC voters need to follow on Election Day
Beyond the presidential races, North Carolina Republicans and Democrats also have primaries for governor, Supreme Court, attorney general, superintendent of public education, secretary of agriculture and plenty of U.S. House ...
March 1, 2024
Mobile sports betting sign-up opens with just weeks to go before launch
Today, future bettors are opening mobile sports betting accounts for the first time in North Carolina. Wagering in the state begins on March 11. WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy talks about two big steps toward...
Feb. 28, 2024
Weather warm up signals the start of spring
Tulips are popping up and trees are beginning to bud and bloom. It's a sure sign that spring is here in North Carolina. WRAL Meteorologist Kat Campbell joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about the shift in season and how to prepare ...
Feb. 27, 2024
NC seeing increased risk for wildfires
A year after the Canadian wildfires began, scientists are still talking about the devastating blazes that tore thorugh forests up north and they're concerned about where these fires could pop up in the future, including here ...
Feb. 26, 2024
A bitter battle for NC's lone toss-up congressional district
Republicans hoping to flip one of the nation’s longest-held Democratic congressional seats are trading a barrage of attacks about their past transgressions and electability — a primary battle that could affect the GOP’s chanc...
Feb. 23, 2024
Before the Biltmore, there was Shiloh
Most North Carolinians are familiar with the Biltmore Mansion but many don't know who lived on the land before it was built. It turns out the land the sprawling estate sits on used to be a Black neighborhood called Shiloh. WR...
Feb. 22, 2024
Court documents show a UNC football player was going 124 mph before a crash that killed a student
New details continue to come out in the case of a crash that killed a UNC student. Ten people are facing charges in the January 21 crash. WRAL Investigates Sarah Krueger got new court documents that show a UNC football player...
Feb. 21, 2024
Primary primer: getting you ready to hit the polls
Early voting is underway across the state and the North Carolina primary is less than two weeks away. WRAL’s NC Capitol bureau chief, Laura Leslie sits down with Ali Ingersoll to share everything you need to know to get ready...
Feb. 20, 2024
St. Augustine's accreditation in question amid financial fiasco
St. Augustine's University's interim president is preparing for an appeals hearing regarding the school's accreditation. WRAL's Matt Talhelm untangles how the HBCU wound up in this situation, joining Ali Ingersoll to share wh...
Feb. 19, 2024
Will Durham sickouts lead to more curbs on labor protests?
Sickouts by school employees in Durham are the latest effort by government employees to push for better pay. The effort is now drawing the attention of state lawmakers, inviting discussion of whether to ban sickouts by govern...
Feb. 16, 2024
How Black movie goers in 1960's Durham desegregated the box office
In this week's deep dive into local Black History, we look at how young people fought for equal treatment at movie theaters. WRAL's Lora Lavigne walks us through protests at the Carolina Theatre in Durham that would pave the ...
Feb. 15, 2024
Durham Public Schools lays out plan after pay issues, protests and lost school days
The district's interim superintendent and school board chair talked about how they can regain order in DPS as conflict over a pay issue continues. WRAL's Monica Casey was inside that press conference and explains what we can ...
Feb. 14, 2024
Remembering Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnson
A community is in mourning following the sudden death of a deputy. Chelsea Donovan joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about the tribute.
Feb. 13, 2024
About one out of every five cars on NC roads is behind on inspection
Possibly thousands of cars are driving around North Carolina with outdated inspections. The number is unkown because many police agencies have changed policies so officers cannot use this regulatory violation as the sole reas...
Feb. 12, 2024
How NC students rebounded from pandemic learning loss
North Carolina students have gained back about four months of the learning they lost during pandemic school closures, new data shows. The turnaround follows intensive tutoring efforts and hundreds of new hires, but it’s in je...
Feb. 9, 2024
Preserving the Method Community's legacy of service
Just inside the beltline sits the historic Method neighborhood, founded by free Black men after the Civil War. The community's story and character are being preserved by people who grew up there. WRAL's Julian Grace explores ...
Feb. 8, 2024
Lots of schools are using weapons detectors--how effective are they?
As school districts grapple with school safety, many are turning away from metal detectors in favor of weapons detectors. They use more sophisticated sensors and artificial intelligence. WRAL Investigates Senior Producer Rand...
Feb. 7, 2024
What is the deal with Durham Public Schools? A deep dive into the weeks of protests
Durham leaders are preparing to meet for a special board meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters. The meeting is coming after days of protests which closed several schools around the county. Durham reporter Monica Case...