Episodes
Sept. 15, 2023
State takes over Nash County DSS after WRAL investigation into deaths of 2 children
Less than two months after a WRAL investigation into the death of a second child in the care of Nash County’s Department of Social Services, the state of North Carolina is taking over the agency’s troubled welfare section. Th...
Sept. 14, 2023
Manhunt for escaped murderer in Pennsylvania ends peacefully
The nationwide manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison on August 31 st, is finally over. He was captured Wednesday morning without incident. But the experience has put many c...
Sept. 13, 2023
Before the storm: 5 things you need for your hurricane kit
It feels like we are always preparing for storms, and sometimes they never come. But when they do come, there are very specific things you need to have on hand in case of an emergency. You could lose power. Roads could be imp...
Sept. 12, 2023
Helping women from vulnerable situations get back into the workforce
Imagine you are a woman just getting out of prison and trying to get a job. Or you’re living in a shelter and trying to get a job. There are so many barriers for women coming from vulnerable situations to employment. For wome...
Sept. 11, 2023
How NC voting laws could strengthen GOP control
Republican state lawmakers are considering a bill that could change the way North Carolina's elections are administered. It's a nuanced bill, but here's the upshot: If it passes, it could help Republicans strengthen control o...
Sept. 8, 2023
Run, hide or fight? How to survive an active shooter situation
In a split second you must decide. Should I run, hide or fight? It can be a lifesaving decision or a dangerous risk. How you and your family react during an active shooter lockdown can make the difference between life and dea...
Sept. 7, 2023
Death of man after assault on Glenwood South raises concerns about violence
A 27 year old Raleigh restaurant manager died after he was assaulted a block from his workplace last week. David Millette, who worked at the Midwood Smokehouse, was attacked on Glenwood South just before 2:00 a.m. on Saturday...
Sept. 6, 2023
Death of NCSU student sends a wave of grief across campus
A North Carolina State University student was found dead outside a residence hall Monday afternoon by several students. NCSU Chancellor Randy Woodson sent a note to the campus community acknowledging their grief and urging th...
Sept. 5, 2023
How are AI tools impacting learning for North Carolina’s students?
It’s here to stay. We can’t put the genie back in the bottle. I’m talking about artificial intelligence tools that are available to anyone who has access to the internet. AI can write papers, solve complex equations, and answ...
Sept. 4, 2023
Push to keep Trump off ballots has legal roots in NC
A mammoth question is hanging over the 2024 presidential election: Will former President Donald Trump be eligible to appear on ballots. He's the Republican frontrunner in the race. A group of Trump opponents is trying to keep...
Sept. 1, 2023
Why the Atlantic Coast Conference expanded to the Pacific Coast
The Atlantic Coast Conference - known for rivalries between UNC, Duke, NC State and other East Coast teams - is going bi-coastal. ACC officials voted Friday to invite schools from California and Texas to the conference, drama...
Sept. 1, 2023
Renting private pools; believe it or not, it’s a thing
Okay, so most of us are familiar with home-sharing apps like Airbnb and VRBO, but have you heard of a pool-sharing app? Yes, I said pool. It was only a matter of time before everything could be shared. “Swimply” rents private...
Aug. 31, 2023
Airtags do more than just help you find lost items, they can fight crime
Have you ever lost anything important and wished you had a way to track it? Now, you do. Airtags can be placed in luggage, on your key ring, even in your wallet. They connect to your phone and show you where you can find your...
Aug. 31, 2023
After UNC shooting, profiles of victim and suspect emerge
In the hours that followed a fatal shooting inside a UNC lab Monday, profiles of the victim and suspect emerged. They worked together in a nanoscience lab - the suspect was a student, the victim an accomplished professor. As ...
Aug. 30, 2023
Hurricanes 101 | Is North Carolina a storm magnet?
Since 2000, more than 50 tropical cyclones have impacted North Carolina. In modern history there have been five hurricanes that did billions of dollars in damage to our state and resulted in dozens of deaths including hurrica...
Aug. 29, 2023
Shooting at UNC Chapel Hill leads to a faculty member’s death, student arrested
There are no words except for it happened here. A shooting took place on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill Monday afternoon in a science building, Caudill Laboratories. One faculty member was killed. The entire campus was put on ...
Aug. 28, 2023
Why NC schools are traveling the globe to recruit teachers
North Carolina school districts are grappling with a teacher shortage, so school districts are scouring the globe to attract new educators. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst details the unusual lengths to which recruit...
Aug. 25, 2023
Missing Moore County woman's body found, boyfriend charged
The family and friends of Allisha Watts have been searching for her for weeks, holding vigils to keep her disappearance in the public eye. Today, the search ended with a grim discovery-her body in a cemetery in Norman, North ...
Aug. 24, 2023
COVID money disappearing from school budgets
During the pandemic, school districts across North Carolina received tens of millions of dollars as part of special COVID funding to pay for things like cleaning schools, PPE, teacher retention bonuses, and technology needed ...
Aug. 23, 2023
“Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water” WRAL Documentary
A company in North Carolina dumped massive amounts of toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River for decades, the drinking water supply for hundreds of thousands of people. These "forever chemicals" also contaminated the air an...
Aug. 22, 2023
Thousands of fire safety violations found in Wake County public schools
When we send our children to school, there are so many things we worry about. But when was the last time you thought about fire safety in the building where your kids attend class? Our WRAL Investigates team poured over thous...
Aug. 21, 2023
Triangle talent following their musical dreams to Nashville
It’s one thing to say you want to be a musician when you grow up; it’s another thing altogether to chase your dreams and make them happen. In today’s episode, we are talking to two young women from the Triangle, Abby Schiller...
Aug. 18, 2023
Why are we still tipping everyone?
We all feel the pressure when someone is checking us out at a business turns the iPad around and it prompts us to tip. It started during the pandemic as a way to reward front-line workers, but the practice seems to be hanging...
Aug. 17, 2023
Lost divers rescued off North Carolina coast
Usually, when we hear stories about people getting lost at sea, they don’t always have a happy ending. This is especially true for people who are doing anything slightly risky, like scuba diving. When 4 divers disappeared off...