Episodes

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

State lawmakers want to stop protesters from wearing masks. This week, a bill that passed the state senate would make it illegal to wear masks in public even when worn for health reasons. People who need them would need to we...

On Wednesday, the North Carolina state senate passed a bill aimed at protecting people from a dark use of A.I. The bill outlaws A.I. generated child porn as our state's courts are facing these cases more and more. WRAL's Eric...

Colors danced above north carolina skies recently as the northern lights made a rare appearance in the area. Tony Rice -- a WRAL writer and NASA ambassador -- joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about this occurrence.