Episodes
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...
Oct. 23, 2025
Lawmakers approve new NC congressional map to boost GOP edge in U.S. House races
In a victory for Republicans in the state legislature and nationwide, a new congressional map that seeks to increase the GOP's advantage in 2026 gained final approval. The 11 of 14 districts for the U.S. House of Representati...
Oct. 22, 2025
Bill Belichick focuses on football as spotlight on UNC Tarheels remains bright
Several headlines came out of a Tuesday press conference with UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick. From a suspended coach reinstated to a paused Hulu docuseries and a trip to Saudi Arabia, there's been a lot of distractions. WR...
Oct. 21, 2025
5 On Your Side solves phone bill battle for woman and her husband with dementia
A Wake Forest woman tried over and over again to get Verizon to cancel her husband's phone service. He was diagnosed with dementia more than a decade ago and now lives in an assisted care facility. She contacted 5 On Your Sid...
Oct. 20, 2025
NC Republicans make moves for more seats in the U.S. House
State lawmakers are coming back to Raleigh this week to vote on newly proposed congressional districts — an effort to help the GOP maintain its majority in Congress. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the n...
Oct. 17, 2025
How Raleigh plans to grow in the right ways
The City of Raleigh is rewriting the plan that will guide growth over the next 20 years. The comprehensive plan will provide a roadmap for where to build homes, roads and parks while accounting for the the issues that come wi...
Oct. 16, 2025
A recipe for serious traffic jams around the North Carolina State Fair
The first night of the North Carolina State Fair coincides with Billie Eilish's first of two concerts in Raleigh on Thursday. Officials are urging people to arrive several hours in advance due to traffic concerns around the f...
Oct. 15, 2025
Three years after Hedingham mass shooting, community remembers those killed
Monday marked three years since a mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood in east Raleigh. On Monday, an end-of-watch ceremony was held for slain officer Gabriel Torres as the 3-year mark conjured memories of those killed...
Oct. 14, 2025
More than $6.5 billion in medical debt relieved through NC program
More than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year, through a program set up by the state and paid for with federal funds. Governor Josh Stein called it "li...
Oct. 13, 2025
Why the feds say NC is failing special education students
U.S. Department of Education officials say North Carolina is failing to meet federal special education standards. State officials blame it on teacher turnover and the need for other special education resources. WRAL Education...
Oct. 10, 2025
Community mourns three Fayetteville high school football players killed in car crash
Three E.E. Smith High School students died and another person was seriously hurt after a crash Wednesday night in Fayetteville. WRAL's Kirtsyn Clark talked to a friend of one of the players.
Oct. 9, 2025
Social media and AI algorithms may be linked to higher self harm risks among kids in NC
Warning: This episode discusses topics of suicide and addiction. A state committee tasked with preventing child deaths in North Carolina is focused on social media, saying different apps and AI platforms may be contributing t...
Oct. 8, 2025
How the U.S. trade war with China is bad for NC soybean farmers
One of North Carolina's biggest cash crops is the hardest hit by the impacts of new tariffs and trade tensions. China is one of the largest buyers of U.S. soybeans and it is now boycotting it. WRAL's Heidi Kirk explains what ...