Episodes

A Garner man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting Alex Shirley and his friend Sophie Hagy. Shirley, a son of the star of "Lizard Lick Towing", was killed. Hagy is paralyzed from the waist down. WRAL Brett Knese explains what played out in court Wednesday.

Clients of a Wilson County law firm say they cannot reach their attorney after paying for legal services. As the state tries to figure out where he is, it leaves a void for those seeking counsel about immigration. WRAL's Heidi Kirk explains what this shows us about the lack of immigration attorneys in rural parts of the state.

On Monday, the ACC announced both UNC and NC State would receive fines for a post-game fight. It was one of several fights at college football games over the weekend that started when the away team planted their flag on the home team's field. WRAL Investigative Sports Reporter Brian Murphy talks through how we got here.

It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina in the region’s worst natural disaster in modern history. Since then, the state’s recovery efforts have become bogged down by political infighting. That’s a contrast from Washington, where the federal government’s efforts have remained mostly above the partisan fray. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains.

Raleigh Police says it's network of 1,200 cameras throughout the city now includes those in and around Crabtree Valley Mall. The mall says will make the response to possible emergency situations faster. WRAL's Brett Kneese explains how it works.

UNC fired Mack Brown with three years left on his contract as head football coach for the Tarheels. It comes after a rough season for the team. WRAL's Brian Murphy explains who could be the next to fill the role.

Last week, Michael McLellan pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and murdering 13-year-old Hania Aguilar, who was taken from her Lumberton driveway in 2018. He was then taken back to prison to serve a life sentence--but he did not go easily. Deputies say he tried to escape twice. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan found out why law enforcement believes he'd been planning it for a while.

The Carolina Hurricanes are planning a $1 billion redevelopment around Lenovo Center. WRAL reporter Brian Murphy explains why it’s the centerpiece of a reimagined West Raleigh, why it’s taken so long for the area to evolve.

Last weekend, a car club meet-up ended with an officer shooting a 16-year-old in Durham. Within the same week, the citys' most recent crime report shows a decline in violent crime. WRAL's Monica Casey shares what we now know about the shooting and breaks down those new numbers.

The city of Raleigh will now require Christmas Parade participants to sign a waiver releasing the city from blame in the event of injury or death. The announcement came days before the 2024 parade and one day after the two year anniversary of Hailey Brooks' death. She was hit by a truck while dancing in the 2022 parade. WRAL's Sean Gallegher explains what legal experts say about the change.

The WRAL Severe Weather Team put out its winter weather prediction this week--and it doesn't look good for snow lovers. Snow has been less and less frequent in North Carolina over the last few years. WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels explains what factors went into this forecast.

WRAL News obtained missing audits for Saint Augustine's University that show internal control failures, documentation discrepancies and protocol breaches in major transactions. Meanwhile, a decision on the university's accreditation is expected next month. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains what we learned from the documents and how we got here.

President-elect Donald Trump is nominating his cabinet, and that’s putting U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) under the microscope. WRAL state government reporter Paul Specht explains why some consider Tillis the most vulnerable Republican in the U.S. Senate.

A man was caught on camera going on a minutes-long racist rant, directed at utility workers in a Raleigh neighborhood. He even swung a shovel at them. Despite that, the man is not facing charges, and WRAL Investigates Reporter Sarah Krueger explains why.

After a 5 On Your Side's investigation led to a Wake County teacher's arrest on abuse charges, WRAL kept digging. A new investigation airing tonight reveals that the same teacher is accused of hurting students at another school in the district. WRAL's Keely Arthur explains that reporting and the steps that Wake County Public Schools says it's taking now.

It's been nearly five months since a Fayetteville woman was charged with murdering two of her adopted children who have been missing for years. Since then, WRAL Investigates has been trying to learn more about Avantae Deven is and how she became an adoptive parent. WRAL's Chris Lovingood talked to a former landlord of Deven's and the agency that licensed her.

Michael and Carolyn Powell were found dead in the front yard of their home Thursday. A neighbor and relative is charged with their murder. WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter Heidi Kirk talked to people who knew the couple and their decades-long commitment to their church.

WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Doran break down some of the key takeaways from the Nov. 5 elections — everything from poll accuracy, campaign spending and the effect of Hurricane Helene on the balance of power in the state legislature.

12 shootings in four days made for a scary and chaotic week in Raleigh. Each happened on and around I-40, but ended with a capture in a nearby neighborhood. WRAL News+ Anchors Meghan Glova and Grace Holland break down the case and WRAL's coverage from beginning to end.

North Carolina voter turnout was higher in 2020 than this year, but Donald Trump was able to secure more votes in 2024. That includes counties that typically run Blue. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why.

A historic Election Night in North Carolina saw some races called quickly and others too close too call. WRAL's Grace Holland walks you through the hour-by-hour as results were tallied. WRAL's Laura Leslie offers insight into how we got here and where we're going.

It’s Election Day. In collaboration with WRAL’s politics podcast, The Wrap, WRAL NC Capitol reporters Will Doran and Paul Specht discuss voter turnout and key North Carolina races heading into Election Day. For the latest election results throughout the evening and later in the week, go to wral.com.

North Carolinians will elect a new governor this week. But some are paying more attention to a select few legislative districts — ones that could determine the limits of the new governor’s power. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains how Democrats are trying to weaponize GOP candidates' associations with Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson to eke out wins in tight districts.

Almost half of North Carolina’s Republican voters have little to no confidence that their votes will be counted accurately. And while Democrats have more faith in the system — only half feel confident in the state’s election results, according to a new WRAL News Poll. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran explains what state elections officials are doing to combat election skepticism.