Episodes
Feb. 17, 2023
Unveiling Underground Railroad history in Halifax
As part of WRAL’s continuing celebration of Black History Month, we are sharing another story about the Underground Railroad with WRAL’s Hidden History Reporter Heather Leah. This time, she tells us about her experience trave...
Feb. 16, 2023
The Raleigh-Durham football team that didn’t make history
Back in 1991, the Triangle was growing, and so was the interest in professional sports.The World League of American Football started the Skyhawks. They played for exactly one season at Raleigh’s Carter-Finley Stadium and neve...
Feb. 15, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes’ outdoor game brings hockey spotlight to Raleigh
This is a big week for Raleigh and the Carolina Hurricanes. Saturday’s outdoor game at Carter Finley Stadium puts Raleigh in the national hockey spotlight. The Canes are having an amazing season, and with one Stanley Cup win ...
Feb. 14, 2023
Big doings at the NC Supreme Court
Republicans took control of the state Supreme Court in November’s elections, and in short order they’ve moved to overturn precedents in major election cases. Now, based on leaked notes from a recent meeting, more changes are ...
Feb. 13, 2023
Roy Williams, after the court
Gerald Owens' extended interview with Coach Roy Williams
Feb. 13, 2023
WRAL Super Bowl commercial has a big reveal
Some people watch for the game, others watch for the half-time show, still others watch for the creative commercials that we remember long after the game fades from our memories. This year WRAL picked a winner with a commerci...
Feb. 10, 2023
A visit to the Great Dismal Swamp where enslaved people took refuge
African Americans fleeing slavery took refuge in this swampy area that straddles the northern North Carolina and Virginia line in the 1800’s. Today, it is part of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. As part of ou...
Feb. 9, 2023
Tips to make your DMV wait time shorter
Wait times are up again at North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles, and it’s not even the busy season. 5 On Your Side’s Keely Arthur joins us to break down what she found at the state’s DMV and what’s causing the delays. ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Hostage taking at The Robesonian newspaper
Thirty-five years ago two men walked into a Robeson County newspaper with sawed off shotguns, chained the doors and demanded to speak to the governor. During the 10-hour ordeal, WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy spoke to one of the m...
Feb. 7, 2023
Threats to schools in Wake County cause alarm
In the past week, we’ve seen multiple schools in Wake County on lockdowns after threats of violence were made on social media. This prompted schools to add extra security to basketball games over the weekend. Some parents say...
Feb. 6, 2023
What makes a good school? The state of education in North Carolina
North Carolina schools are handed an A-F letter grade every year, marking them for success or failure in the eyes of regulators and the public. State education leaders say those grades rely too much on standardized tests, whi...
Feb. 3, 2023
Lost footage of 1966 MLK visit to Raleigh found – extended interview
As a special bonus episode today, listen in on WRAL anchor/reporter Ken Smith’s extended interview with North Carolina State University professor Jason Miller about recently found film of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to...
Feb. 3, 2023
Film of 1966 MLK visit to Raleigh found, includes KKK protest
It’s only 22 seconds long and it’s silent, but this newly discovered film of Martin Luther King visiting Reynolds Coliseum in July of 1966 speaks volumes. WRAL reporter and anchor Ken Smith interviews people who vividly remem...
Feb. 2, 2023
Former Durham police chief in national spotlight
She leads investigation into Tyre Nichol’s death
Jan. 31, 2023
Present and future traffic projects in the Triangle
Traffic in the Triangle sometimes means slower speeds, and longer trips. Julian Grace talks with WRAL Traffic Anchor Brian Shrader about current traffic patterns, projects in the works, and if a light rail commuter system is ...
Jan. 26, 2023
State Auditor Beth Wood hits parked car
Questions remain after wreck in state-owned vehicle
Jan. 23, 2023
Is North Carolina failing students with disabilities
Parents of disabled students fight for school services