Episodes
Sept. 26, 2023
Storm damage: How to handle property damage after a hurricane
First there is the relief…you’re okay, your family is okay. Then there is the realization that your property is not okay . Hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home. From downed trees, to holes in your roof, to flooding, knowin...
Sept. 25, 2023
Virtual teachers: Are they the wave of the future?
Remote teaching during the pandemic wasn’t the best way for many students to learn, but it was a stopgap measure to help schools get through the crisis. Now, some schools across the state are finding themselves turning to vir...
Sept. 22, 2023
Back on Track: A book about what parents can do to help their children thrive at every stage of life
The pandemic set children back in so many areas—academically, socially, and emotionally. For many parents, helping their children regain what they lost and thrive has been a major struggle. In this episode, we speak to local ...
Sept. 22, 2023
The State budget battle comes to an end
For months, Republicans have been battling over items in the $30 billion state budget. The biggest obstacle was a plan to expand gambling in North Carolina. GOP lawmakers finally agreed to table this for now so that the budge...
Sept. 21, 2023
The Raleigh Christmas Parade will look very different one year after a child died
It was off, and now, it’s on again. One year after 11-year-old dancer Hailey Brooks was accidentally run over and killed by a pickup truck pulling her dance school’s float as thousands of people watched, the status of the Ral...
Sept. 20, 2023
Explore North Carolina's majestic lighthouses with the Tar Heel Traveler
Who doesn’t love lighthouses? The North Carolina coast is almost synonymous with the majestic structures that have been maritime beacons for centuries. Most of us have not visited every single lighthouse in the state. WRAL’s ...
Sept. 20, 2023
UNC-Chapel Hill graduate student accused of killing professor ordered to have second mental evaluation
A mental evaluation revealed that the man accused of shooting a professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill lacks the mental capacity to be tried for the crime. Tailei Qi, a 34-year-old doctoral student, is c...
Sept. 19, 2023
Thousands of North Carolina elevator inspections are overdue
Nearly 5000 elevators, escalators and lifts are behind on their inspections in North Carolina. A large portion of them are in Wake County. While accidents are rare, they can be fatal. WRAL spoke to the husband of a woman who ...
Sept. 18, 2023
Hefty costs for UNC’s Supreme Court loss
The lawsuit that ended race-based admissions at universities around the country cost the University of North Carolina nearly $25 million to defend. Most of that money went to an international law firm whose attorneys charged ...
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...