Episodes
Oct. 14, 2024
Funding cliff changes how NC schools combat learning loss
Learning recovery programs are shrinking or disappearing altogether as North Carolina schools adjust to life after federal stimulus funding. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhost explains what school systems are doing to he...
Oct. 11, 2024
5 On Your Side investigates after a Wake County mom says a teacher vacancy hurt her son's development
A mother discovered she had never been informed that her son's classroom has been without a permanent teacher all year. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur and WRAL's Education Insider investigated and found the issue is bigger tha...
Oct. 9, 2024
5 On Your Side on what to do if your mountain vacation got disrupted by Helene
Western North Carolina is beginning its recovery process from Hurricane Helene during what is traditionally its busiest tourism season. Travelers who want to support the area and had already booked vacation rentals now have a...
Oct. 9, 2024
WRAL Meteorologist breaks down why Hurricane Milton could cause major destruction in Florida
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. Clean up continues in beach towns hit by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. This time many are fleeing with cities like Tampa...
Oct. 8, 2024
Helene-impacted counties in North Carolina see voting changes with Election Day less than a month away
The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously approved voting rule changes for 13 counties hit hard by Helene in the western part of the state. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains those changes.
Oct. 7, 2024
NC Supreme Court seat up for grabs. Here's what's at stake
High profile cases over executive power, election laws and education funding have been flowing through state courts. That’s putting the spotlight on the race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. WRAL State Governme...
Oct. 4, 2024
A WRAL reporter's time embedded with the North Carolina National Guard in Western NC
More than a thousand troops are in Western North Carolina as the response to Helene makes progress. WRAL's Heidi Kirk joined a group of National Guard members working to get supplies to people in need and shares her first-han...
Oct. 3, 2024
Roads impassible, communities cut off in Avery County as the High Country seeks help in Helene response
President Joe Biden flew over the damage in Western North Carolina on Wednesday as 1,000 Fort Liberty soldiers mobilized to help in those counties. WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels reports from Avery County on the conditions...
Oct. 2, 2024
Henderson and Transylvania Counties dealing with catastrophic Helene damage
Food, water and supplies are slowly trickling into Asheville and other communities in Western Carolina. However, some hard hit counties are still without relief with no end in sight. WRAL's Eric Miller talked to people in Hen...
Oct. 1, 2024
An on-the-ground perspective of Helene's devastating floods
The death toll from Helene continues to climb in Western North Carolina. As clean up and rescue efforts continue, many are still wrapping their heads around the extent of the damage. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher was there as the fl...
Sept. 30, 2024
Why Congress cares about North Carolina's health coverage of weight loss drugs
Last week, U.S. Senators questioned a major North Carolina employer about the high costs of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Those drugs used to be covered under the North Carolina State Health Plan until the spring...
Sept. 27, 2024
Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's legal team investigates porn-comments report
North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's legal team launched his promised investigation into allegations in a CNN report that he made lewd and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago. It's the late...
Sept. 26, 2024
Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina
One in eight high school students in North Carolina use vapes. It's a growing epidemic of nicotine addiction among teenagers. WRAL Investigative Documentary Reporter Cristin Severance examined the alarming rise of teen vaping...
Sept. 25, 2024
18 miles of 540 opens Wednesday morning
Part of the largest project in NCDOT history finished this week. Phase 1 of Complete 540 opens to drivers after five years of construction. WRAL's Brett Kneese explains the impact of the highway and the timeline for Phase 2.
Sept. 24, 2024
Voting begins in North Carolina as FBI investigates threats against election officials
On Tuesday, many mail-in ballots are on their way to voters across North Carolina. This week, the state's top elections official addressed a suspicious package sent to the board of elections now part of a federal investigatio...
Sept. 23, 2024
Developers share their vision for the old Durham Police Headquarters
We're getting a closer look at how the old Durham Police Headquarters could transform in the future! The major makeover comes after years of sitting empty and is set to include shopping, affordable housing, and more. WRAL's D...
Sept. 20, 2024
Records show NC State has identified PCBs at 22 buildings since 2017, including Poe Hall
At least 22 buildings on NC State's campus have tested positive for PCBs in the last 7 years. That includes Poe Hall, which WRAL has covered extensively for almost a year now. The cancer causing chemicals were detected on the...
Sept. 19, 2024
Javion Magee's family demands transparency as Vance County Sheriff's Office releases new details
Wednesday marked one week since 21-year-old Javion Magee was found dead with a rope around his neck under a tree in Vance County. His family and their attorneys were in Henderson to learn more more about the circumstances of ...
Sept. 18, 2024
Morrow, Green square off in series of NC superintendent debates
Candidates who want to run North Carolina’s public schools are sparring over how to make schools safer, how to reverse the state’s teacher shortage and whether to invest in diversity initiatives for schools. Democrat Mo Green...
Sept. 17, 2024
WRAL News Poll: NC Republicans have little confidence in election accuracy
A recent WRAL News Poll found sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats in how much confidence they have in the accuracy of election results. One in five Republicans have “no confidence” that the election results wi...
Sept. 16, 2024
Why NC school bus drivers are so hard to find
School bus drivers are in short supply in North Carolina — and it’s causing schools to scramble to get kids to school on time. Drivers are quitting because of low pay, disjointed schedules and student behavior. And they’re be...
Sept. 13, 2024
PNC Arena is now the Lenovo Center! We break down the $60 million deal
Goodbye PNC Arena, hello Lenovo Center! On Thursday, the Centennial Authority announced it approved naming rights between tech company, Lenovo, and the Carolina Hurricanes. WRAL Investigative Sports Reporter Brian Murphy expl...
Sept. 12, 2024
Durham father goes viral on TikTok for reuniting with his parents after 21 years
A Durham father is going viral on TikTok after his daughter captured an emotional moment at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Levys Morales immigrated to the United States 21 years ago and had not seen his parents since. ...
Sept. 11, 2024
New WRAL News Poll offers insight into races for governor, president
An exclusive WRAL News Poll provides a clearer picture of where voters stand in this battleground state just two months before the general election. WRAL State Government reporter Will Doran breaks down surprising findings ab...