Episodes

For months, Republican political operatives largely ignored the presidential race in North Carolina. But then Kamala Harris took Democratic nomination and gained ground in the Tar Heel State. Now Republican Donald Trump is bu...

From Tropical Storm Debby to multiple confirmed tornadoes, severe weather is at the forefront this week on WRAL. On this episode, we hear from both WRAL's Chelsea Donovan and Shaun Gallagher. Chelsea shares the extensive torn...

Tropical Storm Debby is making its presence known across the Carolinas this week, especially on the coast. WRAL's Grace Holland shares what she has seen and who she has heard from in Ocean Isle Beach.

Tropical Storm Debby is crawling up the East Coast toward the Triangle. WRAL Meteorologist Brian Shrader gives an update on the storm and lays out the essentials for a proper extreme weather prep kit. He also offers tips on h...

Much of our state is in the path of Tropical Storm Debby after it made landfall in Florida. It is expected to still have plenty of rain left after it brings flooding and historic rain to Georgia and South Carolina. WRAL Meteo...

North Carolina Democrats hope a Kamala Harris presidential nomination will help them win down-ballot races this year. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie explains how Democrats’ chances have changed since Harris inherited ...

As Clayton's population grows, so does the traffic coming into town. In 2023, more than 50,000 cars traveled through the intersection of U.S. 70 Business and Shotwell Road each day. By the end of next year, a $3.7 million pro...

Our cars and phones are gathering data about how we drive every time we get behind the wheel. 5 On Your Side looked into how that information is gathered and how insurance companies and manufacters are using it. 5 On Your Sid...

Tianeptine was banned by lawmakers last month amid warnings of its opioid-like effects but people are still overdosing on it. Its sale is still allowed until the end of the year. WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba explains the ...

New details are emerging more than a month after Avantae Deven was charged with torturing and killing two of her adopted children and hiding their bodies. WRAL Investigates has been speaking with people who knew Deven years b...

North Carolina state Rep. Jarrod Lowery just wanted to be an usher at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He ended up on stage giving the Pledge of Allegiance before millions on national television. WRAL State Go...

Reported cases of people with pertussis -- or "whooping cough" -- are increasing in the United States and back to pre-pandemic levels. Before COVID, there were about 10,000 cases a year in the U.S. Now, the CDC reports, there...

It's one of the most important safety features in our cars and we don't often think about it unless we find ourselves in a crash--airbags. 5 On Your Side has learned about a warning for defective airbags in used cars and Keel...

Was it process or politics? That’s the question that preoccupied North Carolina lawmakers as they grilled state elections officials Tuesday over why they delayed or denied ballot access to small political parties. WRAL State ...

North Carolina State University's chancellor will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Randy Woodson led the system's largest university by enrollment since 2010. WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy exp...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is a moderate who has impressed Democrats by winning statewide races in years that Republicans also win. That’s why some political observers say he’d be a good running mate for Kamala Harris if ...

A Raleigh woman says she was pulled into a complicated, detailed scam that used fear and trust to prey on her. Looking back on it now, Pauline Miller can't believe what she did. WRAL's Meghan Glova shares her story and what p...

Documents obtained by WRAL this week show years of violations at Holly Hill Hospital where patients and staff have complained about the care given there. It's an investigation that started when teens escaped from the hospital...

Research shows cell phones can be a major distraction in the classroom and a group of parents in Wake County want the school district to do something about it. Other districts have cracked down on their use in the classroom o...

Former President Trump was officially named the Republican nominee at the party's National Convention Monday just 48 hours after surviving an assassination attempt. WRAL State Government reporter Will Doran breaks down all th...

The University of North Carolina’s next chancellor will have to be a prolific fundraiser, capable of raising $1 billion every year. WRAL investigative reporter Brian Murphy explains why a knack for luring big bucks is critica...

Year-round Wake County students are already back in the classroom, and even more will be heading to school next month. Their safety was one of the topics discussed during the State of the City, County & Schools 2024 event hel...

Triangle law enforcement agencies are raising the alarm about Artificial Intelligence being used to scam more people out of their money. It's fooling people who never thought they'd fall victim to these kinds of schemes becau...

On Tuesday, the State Board of Elections reversed course and decided to allow The Constitution Party to nominate candidates for this year's election. The board previously denied the Constitution party, as well as Robert F. Ke...