Episodes
May 8, 2025
Jefferson Griffin concedes to Allison Riggs in NC Supreme Court race months after 2024 Election
The North Carolina election that just wouldn't end--ended this week. Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded to incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs in the race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. WRAL State Government Reporter ...
May 7, 2025
How scammers could try to profit off cars flooded by Hurricane Helene
Experts estimate that 23,000 cars, trucks and SUVs were flooded in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. As those cars go to auction, they could fall into the hands of scammers looking to profit off those vehicles at your e...
May 5, 2025
Why hackers are targeting student data
Earlier this year — North Carolina parents learned that a hacker accessed data tied to most of the state’s public school students. The breach underscored why children’s data is so coveted by hackers, and why government offici...
May 2, 2025
300 local middle schoolers were exposed to porn over Snapchat
A letter sent to parents by the Alston Ridge Middle School principal reveals that 300 students saw porn through a Snapchat group chat. WRAL's Heidi Kirk shares what happened and reaction from concerned parents.
May 1, 2025
WRAL's Brian Murphy explains what's going on with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson
On Wednesday, Bill Belichick released a statement saying it was a 'false narrative' that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was steering an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning. The couple works closely professionally and their...
April 30, 2025
North Carolina ABC Commission will hold special hearing about troubled StarBar Wednesday
StarBar has been the center of criticism for years. WRAL News has previously reported on issues and violence at the Raleigh bar. The most recent incident was a shooting earlier this month outside the nightclub. As the ALE inv...
April 28, 2025
NC court rules to give election powers back to Stein
A trial court ruled that Republican state lawmakers violated North Carolina’s constitution when they passed a law transferring election board appointment power from Gov. Josh Stein to the state auditor. WRAL State Government ...
April 25, 2025
Police are cracking down on dangerous car meetups in Durham
Car stunts, lighting things on fire, and spectators crowded around -- all of this happened in downtown Durham. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger explains the setbacks police are facing in trying to put a stop to it.
April 24, 2025
Wildfire risk grows in western North Carolina in months after Hurricane Helene
Massive wildfires continue to burn in the western part of the state, many fueled by Hurricane Helene debris. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin explains the challenges facing firefighters and why the fire threat coul...
April 23, 2025
Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North Carolina
Wednesday at 7:30p.m. WRAL's latest documentary which takes viewers inside the immigration debate airs. The documentary follows people who have been directly impacted by current immigration laws and the changes to their enfor...
April 22, 2025
Triangle Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Tributes are pouring in from around the world after Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. He was the first Latin American pontiff and many North Carolinians shared their own stories about him. WRAL also found out what happens n...
April 21, 2025
Why more NC students earning professional credentials before graduation
North Carolina high school students are earning more workforce credentials than ever before, leaving school with skills needed for jobs in all kinds of industries. The credentials can help students gain an edge in the job mar...
April 18, 2025
WRAL Investigates looks into the timeline to a local mother's murder trial
WRAL Investigates has extensively covered the case of Avantae Deven -- the woman arrested last June after being accused of murdering two of her adopted children. WRAL's Chris Lovingood explains when her murder trial could beg...
April 17, 2025
Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in ...
April 17, 2025
Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in ...
April 17, 2025
Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in ...
April 16, 2025
Afghani asylum seekers living in Raleigh told to 'leave immediately' or be deported
Apostles Church in Raleigh has welcomed about 25 people who came to the U.S. after the Taliban took over. In the last week, they got an email from the Department of Homeland Security informing them that their temporary protec...
April 15, 2025
Internet outage at several NC DMV offices causes major delays
Internet was restored for about a dozen DMV offices that lost connection--the latest issue to cause long wait times. Last week the NCDMV announced 42 more offices will now open as 50 other offices were already extending hours...
April 14, 2025
How NC Gov. Josh Stein is working with GOP toward bipartisan goals
Republicans who control the North Carolina General Assembly say they’ve been encouraged by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s willingness to work together on Helene relief and other topics. It’s a contrast from his predecessor, the...
April 11, 2025
What happened to Caitlin Hodges? Remains found in Wayne County identified as missing Illinois woman
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says human remains found late last year have now been identified as 29-year-old Caitlin Hodges who went missing in July.Hoges was living with her boyfriend in Goldsboro at the time of her dis...
April 10, 2025
Climate change is hitting home in North Carolina--literally
A new national study projects that more than two-thirds of North Carolina's counties could lose home value over the next few decades due to climate change. North Carolina has alread experienced firsthand the rising costs tied...
April 9, 2025
Raleigh leaf pickup: City leaders consider changes to collection program
People living in Raleigh could see changes to the city's leaf pickup program. Raleigh leaders met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to leaf pickups due to the city's increasing population, which has led to increased demand...
April 7, 2025
Republican Jefferson Griffin wins NC appeals court challenge contesting 65,000 ballots
Thousands of North Carolina voters could soon have their 2024 ballots thrown out after a state Court of Appeals ruling Friday. The case could flip another seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court to Republicans months after t...
April 4, 2025
Raleigh-Durham Startup Week showcases the Triangle's entrepreneurial spirit
WRAL’s Mark Bergin spoke with NC State’s Entrepreneurship Clinic Director Haley Huie about the preparations before Raleigh-Durham Startup Week. The free event is held from April 7-11 throughout the Triangle. Raleigh-Durham St...