Episodes
Nov. 26, 2025
WRAL Investigates: Nearly three years since the attack on Duke Energy substations in Moore County
A week from today marks three years since the attack on two Duke Energy substations in Moore County that left tens of thousands of people in the dark, even resulting in one woman's death. No one has been arrested. WRAL Invest...
Nov. 25, 2025
Here's the WRAL Winter Weather Outlook for this season
The days are darker, the temperatures are dropping - winter is almost here. What should we expect this season? The WRAL Severe Weather Team has released its winter weather outlook. WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth explains wh...
Nov. 24, 2025
Fact-checking claims about the immigration crackdown in North Carolina
Did the recent federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina actually help traffic? Are jails blocking acess to inmates? Our NC Capitol team put together a whole list of claims surrounding these sweeps and the aftermath tha...
Nov. 21, 2025
5 On Your Side: Rental car chaos makes NC man feel wrongly charged
Imagine returning a rental car in perfect condition, only to be told days later that you damaged it and now owe thousands of dollars in repairs. That happened to Mike Robinson, who shared his story with WRAL's Keely Arthur.
Nov. 20, 2025
WRAL Investigates: NC animal shelter euthanasia rates are trending upward
The euthanasia rate for animal shelters statewide is starting to tick up slightly, after bottoming out during the pandemic, according to numbers provided by the state. WRAL Investigates analyzed data from 2024 for every count...
Nov. 19, 2025
Federal immigration enforcement agents on the ground in Raleigh and Durham
Local officials confirmed federal immigration agents were conducting operations in the Triangle Tuesday. Videos of interactions with those agents in Raleigh and Durham flooded social media along political statements on the op...
Nov. 18, 2025
What an internal shuffle means for the future of the North Carolina State Board of Elections
An internal shuffle is raising new questions about partisanship at the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Less than a week before voters went to the polls this month, a top staffer took voluntary leave after what appear...
Nov. 17, 2025
Why NC lawmakers are at a stalemate over Medicaid funding
Rising health care costs and increased enrollment have left the state’s Medicaid program with a gaping funding gap. But lawmakers can’t agree on a bill that would fill it, and they plan to ignore orders by Gov. Josh Stein to ...
Nov. 14, 2025
Inside the Toyota electric vehicle battery plant charging up in North Carolina
The first Toyota electric vehicle batteries built in the U.S. rolled off the line in North Carolina this week. It was the culmination of a 14 billion dollar project taking place over the last four years. WRAL's Grace Holland ...
Nov. 13, 2025
Could flying cars come to North Carolina?
North Carolina is known for being first in flight. Wilbur and Orville Wright claimed that title. Fast forward 122 years later. America's first flying car is touching down in the Tar Heel state. WRAL's Flynn Snyder shares what...
Nov. 12, 2025
As government shutdown nears an end, thousands of North Carolinians could see healthcare costs rise
The House is set to vote on a Senate approved plan to reopen the government. It would restore important funding for federal food aid and federal workers' pay but it does not extend expiring health subsidies. WRAL's Ashley Roe...
Nov. 11, 2025
How climate stressors can serve as early warning signs for North Carolina and beyond
Researchers at the City University of New York's Advanced Science Research Center have published new findings that could create a new way to detect climate threats before they show up. They call it a "Climate BioStress Sentin...
Nov. 10, 2025
Why one of NC’s most powerful politicians is in a ‘slugfest’ for his seat
One of the most accomplished Republican legislators in North Carolina history faces a primary challenger with enough name-recognition to potentially capture his seat and upend the state’s power dynamics — a battle involving c...
Nov. 7, 2025
Flying during the shutdown as flights across the country are set to be canceled
This year's government shutdown is the longest in history. Over the past few weeks, we've started to see direct impacts across the country. The newest trouble comes in the sky. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered ...
Nov. 6, 2025
What does Wake County's blue wave mean ahead of the 2026 U.S. Senate race?
Four different towns in Wake County will have new mayors next year. It comes after Democrats made big gains in the county’s suburbs on election night. Paul Specht and Will Doran with WRAL's NC Capitol Team break down what hap...
Nov. 5, 2025
North Carolina FC to pause team and focus on USL Division One in 2028
North Carolina FC is seeking membership in a new, higher USL division and will suspend operations after this season to pursue that. The move would require a larger stadiumm WRAL's Louis Fernandez explains how that could also ...
Nov. 4, 2025
WRAL Investigates tracks what Wake County intersections have the most car crashes
When you’re driving in Wake County, are there any intersections that make you worry? Maybe you make sure to pay EXTRA attention, maybe you just avoid them all together? WRAL Investigates has looked into what Wake County inter...
Nov. 3, 2025
How local North Carolinians are being impacted by SNAP uncertainty
As the government shutdown continues, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, has faced much uncertainty. The U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the country's biggest food aid program st...
Oct. 31, 2025
How is Durham taking a different approach to gun violence?
When it comes to crime in Durham, both City and County leaders say things are heading in the right direction. Overall violent crime is down compared to last year. But now, Durham’s taking a new approach to tackling gun violen...
Oct. 30, 2025
The continous collapse of beachfront homes in the Outer Banks a "gut punch" to residents
On Wednesday, the National Park Service put out a warning to visitors coming to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore: avoid the beach and stay out of the water. It comes after five different homes on the oceanfront collapsed t...
Oct. 29, 2025
Zebulon man arrested after his four children found dead in the trunk of a car
Johnston County deputies and State Bureau of Investigation agents searched for evidence at a home in Zebulon Tuesday after four children were found dead. Deputies say their father told 911 he killed them. WRAL's Shaun Gallegh...
Oct. 28, 2025
What the ACC is doing to return to powerhouse status in men's basketball
The Atlantic Coast Conference got just four teams into the men's NCAA Tournament last season, one of the lowest totals it's had in decades. For the past few years, the men's side of things have underperformed in the regular s...
Oct. 27, 2025
NC lawmakers brace for lawsuits over congressional districts
North Carolina’s new congressional districts, approved Wednesday, are already facing legal challenges. The new voting map gives Republicans an edge in 11 of the state’s 14 congressional districts. Opponents allege racial gerr...
Oct. 24, 2025
5 On Your Side solves DMV mystery ticket for local woman
Imagine getting a letter saying your driver’s license is being suspended, for a ticket from a state you’ve never even visited. That’s what happened to one North Carolina woman. 5 On Your Side’s Keely Arthur uncovers how a sim...