Episodes
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...
Sept. 10, 2024
Studying Sharks: Our trip with the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences
The UNC Institute of Marine Sciences has been tracking sharks for decades! Our team got in on the action. WRAL Investigates Senior Producer Randall Kerr shares his experience in Morehead City.
Sept. 9, 2024
Have immigrants wreaked havoc on NC? Here's what the data says
Immigration and border security are top issues for voters in the upcoming election. And some Republicans say the Biden administration’s policies have essentially turned North Carolina into a border state. WRAL PolitiFact repo...
Sept. 6, 2024
With safety top of mind, the Nash County school board is renegotiating its SRO agreement
A tragic school shooting in Georgia this week killed four people, including two students and two teachers. It gets you thinking, how do schools in our area keep students safe? WRAL's Heidi Kirk provides perspective from Nash ...
Sept. 5, 2024
Sites like Shein and Temu are bypassing safety inspections, here's why lawmakers are concerned
Companies like Shein and Temu can avoid customs inspections if what's being shipped costs less than $800 and is sent directly to the consumer. It's called the De Minimus Threshold, a loophole which lawmakers say allows foreig...
Sept. 4, 2024
Recording reveals confession related to Blake and London Deven's murder
Fayetteville mother Avantae Deven is awaiting trial, accused of murdering her two adopted children. In a recording revealed Only On WRAL, a family member confesses to helping dismember one of the children's bodies. WRAL's Chr...
Sept. 3, 2024
The heroes behind the North Carolina Patriot Guard
Men and women seen riding in the motorcycle escorts and holding the flag lines during veteran and service member funerals belong to a volunteer group called the Patriot Guard. Many are veterans themselves dedicated to helping...
Sept. 2, 2024
Why some Republicans think Robinson could hurt Trump in NC
For months, former President Donald Trump was leading the presidential race in North Carolina. But in recent weeks, he’s lost ground. Part of it has to do with Kamala Harris entering the race and energizing Democrats. But som...