Episodes
Dec. 13, 2024
Bill Belichick and the transition to college football
Bill Belichick was formally introduced as UNC-Chapel Hill's head football coach on Thursday. WRAL Sports Reporter Louis Fernandez breaks down Belichick's impressive NFL background and what he could bring to Carolina's program...
Dec. 12, 2024
Its official: UNC hires coaching legend Bill Belichick to lead Tar Heel Football
The University of North Carolina's Board of Trustees is expected to meet Thursday morning and approve Bill Belichick's five year contract. WRAL's Aaron Thomas reports from Chapel Hill about Tar Heel fans' reaction to the hire...
Dec. 12, 2024
Chapel Bill? Tar Heels offer Belichick coaching job
On Tuesday, sources told WRAL that the Tar Heels have offered former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick their head coaching job. No deal had been completed that night and no announcement was imminent but the news ...
Dec. 10, 2024
Catherine Truitt reflects on tenure as NC superintendent
North Carolina schools superintendent Catherine Truitt is preparing to leave office at the end of her four year term. While she says she and her team have accomplished a lot, North Carolina’s public schools still face many ch...
Dec. 9, 2024
Why biotech companies are flocking to Holly Springs
Amgen Inc.’s expanded manufacturing plans could bring $1.5 billion and more than 700 jobs to Holly Springs. It’s one of several biotechnology companies to target the southern Wake County town for future production. WRAL State...
Dec. 6, 2024
New polling reveals most North Carolina voters approve of using military to deport undocumented immigrants
According to a new Meredith College poll, a majority of North Carolina voters support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport undocumented immigrants with help from the military. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie b...
Dec. 5, 2024
A sentencing in the shooting that killed the son of a local reality TV star and paralyzed his friend
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 ex...
Dec. 4, 2024
An immigration attorney who disappeared in Wilson County and the woman hoping to help his clients
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 Heid...
Dec. 3, 2024
Planting the flag in college football
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 h...
Dec. 2, 2024
How Raleigh and Washington differ in debate over Helene funding
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....
Nov. 29, 2024
How a new security upgrade aims to keep Black Friday shoppers safe at Crabtree Mall
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 ex...
Nov. 27, 2024
UNC Chapel Hill fires head football coach Mack Brown
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.
Nov. 26, 2024
How Hania Aguilar's killer almost escaped on the day he plead guilty
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 di...
Nov. 25, 2024
Can the Canes spur growth in West Raleigh?
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.
Nov. 22, 2024
New details about an officer-involved shooting and the latest crime report in Durham
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 ...
Nov. 21, 2024
The waiver all Raleigh Christmas Parade participants will have to sign two years after Hailey Brooks' death
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 ye...
Nov. 20, 2024
WRAL Meteorologist explains why snow chances are low for the Triangle this winter
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 ...
Nov. 19, 2024
Audits reveal lack of oversight at Saint Augustine's University and how officials plan to fix it
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 accred...
Nov. 18, 2024
Tillis under microscope as Trump forms cabinet
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 ...
Nov. 15, 2024
Why a man who yelled racial slurs at utility workers in Raleigh won't face charges
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 Reporte...
Nov. 14, 2024
5 On Your Side investigation finds flaws in how Wake County handled reports of teacher abuse
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 scho...
Nov. 13, 2024
How Avantae Deven was allowed to adopt the children she's accused of murdering
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 i...
Nov. 12, 2024
A Northampton County community remembers a couple found shot to death in their front yard
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 a...
Nov. 11, 2024
Polling, hurricanes and cash: 5 election takeaways
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...