Episodes
Dec. 30, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Raleigh's Millie Dunn Veasey honored for her life of service
As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on stories from this year that made an impact in our area. Millie Dunn Veasey's family knew about her accomplishments as a civil rights activist but they didn't know the full extent o...
Dec. 29, 2025
Breaking down PolitiFact’s top 2025 NC fact-checks
WRAL’s PolitiFact team investigated dozens of claims made by politicians and government officials in North Carolina in 2025. WRAL PolitiFact reporter Paul Specht breaks down some of the year's most popular fact-checks.
Dec. 26, 2025
Here's what the WRAL Documentary team learned from its five stories this year
This year, the WRAL Documentary team premiered five stories. They range in topics from western North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene to the first season of Bill Belichick's tenure at UNC. WRAL's Cristin Severance sa...
Dec. 25, 2025
The Morrisville gymnastics team with big world travel plans in 2026
Grace Gymnastics Academy in Morrisville placed fifth in the world at a competition in Bulgaria next month. The studio has international roots--and plans on competing globally in the coming year. WRAL' s Grace Holland learned ...
Dec. 24, 2025
NORAD tracks Santa every year. So we asked - how does he do it?
The North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, is a United States and Canada bi-national organization which, according to its website, "defends the homeland through aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warn...
Dec. 23, 2025
Checking in on one local woman after Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome kept her down for months
In the summer, we told you the story of Jill Fuller. She developed Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome after replacing a glass of wine at night with THC gummies for months. CHS is a condition characterized by persistent nausea a...
Dec. 22, 2025
What the future holds for UNC and Bill Belichick after one season
The North Carolina Tar Heels finished year one under head coach Bill Belichick with a disappointing 4-8 record. Offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer were fired in December. The tea...
Dec. 19, 2025
Wild green water in Hilsborough shows importance of infrastructure
Several days ago, the town of Hillsborough noticed something wrong with their water. A creek that flows through the Town Cemetery was neon green. The picture of it garnered hundreds of comments and shares on social media. WRA...
Dec. 18, 2025
WRAL documentary - Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way debuts Thursday
WRAL’s newest documentary, "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way," reveals how the University of North Carolina landed Bill Belichick, arguably the greatest football coach of all time, and what unfolded next. WRAL Documentary...
Dec. 17, 2025
Why Cary's former town manager is due to get nearly $200K in severance after resigning
The Town of Cary appointed an interim town manager after weeks of questions about spending under the former town manager. Sean Stegall will receive a $194,832 severance package after resigning. WRAL's Carly Haynes explains ho...
Dec. 16, 2025
NC officials, activists remain frustrated with slow pace of Helene recovery
Community activists from western North Carolina voiced their frustrations at the U.S. Capitol on Monday. They’re upset about the slow pace of Hurricane Helene recovery relief, which they blame on the federal government. Meanw...
Dec. 15, 2025
Why law enforcement says a month-long manhunt was worth it
Law enforcement searched for Dominic Connelly for 47 days after they said he killed his grandmother, set fire to her home in Havelock, and then stole her car. The timeline had some community members wondering if the wait was ...
Dec. 12, 2025
NC lawmakers considering ways to lower property taxes
Earlier this week, the North Carolina General Assembly announced a comittee to look into ways to lower property taxes. It's unusual, since property tax revenue stays in the cities and counties that collect those taxes. WRAL's...
Dec. 11, 2025
NC legislators grill Chapel Hill-Carrboro school officials on "Parents' Bill of Rights" compliance
A top North Carolina legislator yelled and threw a book Wednesday during a legislative hearing where lawmakers grilled Chapel Hill-Carrboro school officials about ignoring parts of the "Parents' Bill of Rights" law. That law ...
Dec. 10, 2025
How NC's Lumbee tribe could actually get federal recognition this time
The Lumbee Tribe in the southeastern part of our state have been calling for federal recogition for as long as people have been fighting against it. A vote in Congress could finally make that recognition a reality. WRAL's Wil...
Dec. 9, 2025
WRAL Investigates: Kids and access to unsecured guns
At least nine North Carolina children were shot this year - with one very preventable cause: an unsecured gun. Four of those kids died. These stories are difficult to hear, but bring up important questions. WRAL Investigative...
Dec. 8, 2025
Why NC education leaders want to shake up math class
Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. Education leaders say they wan...
Dec. 5, 2025
A first look at the Republican primary in North Carolina's senate race
President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race isn’t deterring other Republicans from the race. Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chairman who Trump endorsed this ...
Dec. 4, 2025
Raleigh Convention Center cancels all December events after fire
The fallout from a fire that caused two million dollars in roof damage to the Raleigh Convention Center continues. While some events have been cancelled or postponed, neighboring towns' convention centers are offering to host...
Dec. 3, 2025
How the Cigna-UNC Health contract negotiations are impacting patients
UNC Health and Cigna have yet to come to an agreement on a contract renewal. While they continue negotiating, real people are finding ways to navigate potentially life-saving procedures without spending an exorbitant amount o...
Dec. 2, 2025
College football regular season wrap up - where NC State, UNC and Duke go from here
The college football regular season is over, so let's look back on how things went for the ACC Triangle teams. WRAL sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy talks about Dave Doeren's return, season one under Bill Belichick ...
Dec. 1, 2025
Why NC is giving Apple more time to meet economic incentives targets
Four years ago consumer electronics giant Apple Inc. promised to create 3,000 jobs and build a hulking new campus in Research Triangle Park. But so far construction hasn’t started. And the company says it needs more time to m...
Nov. 28, 2025
WRAL SmartShopper: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and everything in between
The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that means buying gifts and looking for deals. WRAL SmartShopper Faye Prosser talks us through the best deals and the best strategies to not pay too much in store or online during ...
Nov. 27, 2025
5 On Your Side: Thanksgiving travel tips with Keely Arthur
The Federal Aviation Administration expected this Thanksgiving travel season to be the busiest in 15 years. We speakk with 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur about how to best prepare for travel turbulence you may experience when ...