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WRAL Daily DownloadDefense files pre-trial motions one month ahead of accused Raleigh mass shooter's trialThe legal defense for a teen accused of killing five people in the 2022 shooting in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood has filed a series of pre-trial motions.
The trial date for Austin Thompson is set to begin on Monday, February 2nd.
The shooting took place on October 13, 2022, starting inside the Thompson family home and ending on the nearby Neuse River Greenway. Thompson was 15 at the time of the shooting. He faces 5 murder charges as well as 2 charges each of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
WRAL news reporter Shuan Gallagher spoke wi...
2026-01-0613 minWRAL Daily DownloadTop Stories of 2025: Raleigh's Millie Dunn Veasey honored for her life of serviceAs 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 of her military service until late last year. The Raleigh native served in the only all-Black, all female unit to operate overseas during World War II.--the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. WRAL's Destinee Patterson talked to her family about her life of service.
2025-12-3016 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL documentary - Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way debuts ThursdayWRAL’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 Investigator Cristin Severance speaks ahead of the documentary, detailing how it uncovers the real story behind one of the most unlikely and consequential hires in college athletics.
2025-12-1814 min
WRAL Triangle and TwoWRAL documentary 'Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way' premieres ThursdayWRAL's Mark Bergin and Pat Welter discuss the 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday premiere of the WRAL documentary "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way."
Led by Cristin Severance and Dwayne Myers, the WRAL Documentary Unit exposes the power plays, the personal life scrutiny and the shifting economics that pushed UNC to go all in on football by hiring Bill Belichick.
Bergin and Welter discuss their big takeaways from the documentary and what's next for UNC football in the Belichick era.
2025-12-1734 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh Convention Center cancels all December events after fireThe 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 if needed. WRAL's Heidi Kirk explains where the investigation into the cause stands.
2025-12-0412 minWRAL Daily DownloadHere's the WRAL Winter Weather Outlook for this seasonThe 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 what the team looks for, how it puts together its predictions and what to expect for all you snow lovers out there.
2025-11-2512 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Investigates: NC animal shelter euthanasia rates are trending upwardThe 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 county's shelter to find which shelters have the highest euthanasia rates, which have the lowest, and what may be behind that variation.
WRAL Investigates senior producer Randall Kerr discusses which counties are falling behind and how some counties are keeping rates low.
2025-11-2012 minWRAL Daily DownloadFederal immigration enforcement agents on the ground in Raleigh and DurhamLocal 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 operation. WRAL's Louis Fernandez and Grace Holland break down what we know so far.
2025-11-1915 minWRAL Daily DownloadHow Raleigh plans to grow in the right waysThe 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 with a changing climate and a rapidly growing population. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin breaks down the strategies leaders are planning to use.
2025-10-1712 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe Raleigh police officer fired, accused of taking a sexual favor during a DWI investigationRaleigh police officer Tremale Cogdell is set to appear in court Monday afternoon. He was arrested on felony sexual misconduct charges Friday. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher explains what investigators know so far.
2025-10-0609 minWRAL Daily DownloadLawmakers return to Raleigh: The bills that did and did not make it to the Governor's deskLawmakers returned to Raleigh last week, passing a flurry of bills aimed at individual projects and new policies. But, they left without a deal on a state budget or a plan to fund Medicaid expansion. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran shares the highlights.
2025-09-2918 minWRAL Daily DownloadTeens found after escaping Raleigh mental health facilityHolly Hill Hospital's CEO says seven teens who escaped Sunday night in Raleigh attacked a staff member to get out. The incident raised questions about past issues at the facility. WRAL's Heidi Kirk explains the history of escapes and inspections at Holly Hill.
2025-09-2313 minWRAL Daily DownloadNew crime bill, health care spending, Helene aid: NC lawmakers return to RaleighState lawmakers return to Raleigh this week for another check-in after failing to pass a budget on time earlier this summer. Lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill with a number of proposed law enforcement and judicial reforms. And they could consider funding for health care, economic development and more. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran breaks it all down.
2025-09-2213 minWRAL Daily Download1 year later: WRAL revisits the case of a Fayetteville mother accused of murdering her adoptive children1 year ago, a Fayetteville mother was arrested because she was accused of murdering two of her adopted children. Since that time, WRAL has kept an eye on Avantae Deven's case ahead of trial. WRAL's Chris Lovingood recaps what we've learned.
2025-07-0410 minWRAL Daily DownloadA new WRAL documentary explores cancer in young North CaroliniansCancer is striking people younger than ever. We’re talking about aggressive forms of cancer happening to people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. WRAL Documentary Reporter Cristin Severance shares the stories of three North Carolinians diagnosed at young ages and what could be the cause. It's a small glimpse into WRAL's new documentary Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC.
2025-06-2711 minWRAL Daily DownloadState law changes possible after WRAL Investigates farm partiesWRAL has been investigating huge farm parties for more than a month. State lawmakers say they're now looking at changing the state's agritourism law to close a loophole that allows them. WRAL Investigates Sarah Krueger explains.
2025-06-1112 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Investigates looks into cell phone policies at local high schoolsNorth Carolina lawmakers and school boards want to restrict cell phones in schools -- and there’s robust debate over how to do it. WRAL found that not all school policies are keeping kids off of their phones. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst shares what's working and what's not after a trip inside three local high schools.
2025-06-0617 minWRAL Daily DownloadMike Pence parts ways with Trump on tariff policy in RaleighFormer Vice President spoke about tariffs and free trade at a round table discussion in Raleigh Monday. He drew a contrast with his economic vision compared to President Trump's in his second term. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher talked one on one with Pence.
2025-05-2011 minWRAL Daily DownloadBill Belichick talks to WRAL for the first time about UNC footballBill Belichick talked to WRAL in his first interview with local media this week. He talked to WRAL's Brian Murphy about the burst of attention on the UNC football prgram, why he opted to get back into the game and his expectations for the season.
2025-05-1408 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Investigates looks into the timeline to a local mother's murder trialWRAL 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 begin.
2025-04-1817 minWRAL Daily DownloadAfghani asylum seekers living in Raleigh told to 'leave immediately' or be deportedApostles 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 protection in the country is expiring. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to one man about his story.
2025-04-1611 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh leaf pickup: City leaders consider changes to collection programPeople 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.
WRAL reporter Shaun Gallagher spoke with WRAL's Mark Bergin to discuss the changes city leaders are considering.
Web story: https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-city-council-possible-leaf-pickup-changes-discussion-april2025/
2025-04-0908 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh-Durham Startup Week showcases the Triangle's entrepreneurial spiritWRAL’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 Startup Week helps showcase the region’s entrepreneurial community through workshops, networking and keynote speakers. It's expected to draw about 2,500 attendees.
Huie explained how there’s something for everyone at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, from people trying to get into the startup industry to established founders looking to grow their companies.
2025-04-0419 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh man's 'Pretend' podcast explores deceptive world of true crimeJavier Leiva has lived in the Carolinas for the past decade.
In 2017, the Raleigh man began hosting the "Pretend" podcast.
"Pretend" is a documentary-style, true crime podcast about real people pretending to be someone else.
In 2024 alone, he surpassed 5 million audio downloads.
Plus, a Spotify billboard featured "Pretend" on a Times Square billboard in New York City.
Leiva spoke with WRAL News' senior multiplatform producer Mark Bergin about how he’s covered con artists, cult leaders and even debunked claims made in the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”
2025-03-0529 minWRAL Daily DownloadA closer look at the state's winter storm response and WRAL's continuous coverage on itNorth Carolina is experiencing another winter storm this week. On this episode of the WRAL Daily Download, we share how the state prepared and what officials say YOU need to do to stay safe. Also, a breakdown on WRAL's continuous severe weather coverage.
2025-02-2012 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe Raleigh WWII veteran with a post office and a Netflix movie dedicated to her serviceMillie Dunn Veasey's family knew about her accomplishments as a civil rights activist but they didn't know the full extent of her military service until late last year. The Raleigh native served in the only all-Black, all female unit to operate overseas during World War II.--the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. WRAL's Destinee Patterson talked to her family about her life of service.
2025-02-0715 minWRAL Daily DownloadBroken: WRAL's newest documentary investigates North Carolina's foster care systemThe tragic deaths of two local foster children and the arrest of their adoptive mother have raised big questions about our state’s child welfare system -- a system meant to protect the most vulnerable children. WRAL Documentary Reporter Cristin Severance and WRAL Anchor Chris Lovingood share what they uncovered and what needs to change.
2025-02-0617 minWRAL Daily DownloadWhat we know about a Raleigh shootout that killed two men and seriously hurt a police officerOn Wednesday, we learned the names of the suspect and victim of a shootout in a Raleigh neighborhood that also injured a Raleigh Police officer. As police continue to investigate, WRAL reporters have been piecing together the series of events. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher explains what we know so far.
2025-01-2319 minWRAL Daily DownloadWoman charged in fire that burned down House of Art in Raleigh had previous Arson chargesFifty-nine-year-old Eva Torrellas is facing felony charges and police say she is the woman seen on surveillance video moments before a popular downtown Raleigh bar went up in flames. WRAL's Aaron Thomas explains what we know about the fire and the community response.
2025-01-1508 minWRAL Daily DownloadCan the Canes spur growth in West Raleigh?The Carolina Hurricanes are planning a $1 billion redevelopment around Lenovo Center. WRAL reporter Brian Murphy explains why it’s the centerpiece of a reimagined West Raleigh, why it’s taken so long for the area to evolve.
2024-11-2513 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe waiver all Raleigh Christmas Parade participants will have to sign two years after Hailey Brooks' deathThe city of Raleigh will now require Christmas Parade participants to sign a waiver releasing the city from blame in the event of injury or death. The announcement came days before the 2024 parade and one day after the two year anniversary of Hailey Brooks' death. She was hit by a truck while dancing in the 2022 parade. WRAL's Sean Gallegher explains what legal experts say about the change.
2024-11-2110 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Meteorologist explains why snow chances are low for the Triangle this winterThe WRAL Severe Weather Team put out its winter weather prediction this week--and it doesn't look good for snow lovers. Snow has been less and less frequent in North Carolina over the last few years. WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels explains what factors went into this forecast.
2024-11-2013 minWRAL Daily DownloadWhy a man who yelled racial slurs at utility workers in Raleigh won't face chargesA man was caught on camera going on a minutes-long racist rant, directed at utility workers in a Raleigh neighborhood. He even swung a shovel at them. Despite that, the man is not facing charges, and WRAL Investigates Reporter Sarah Krueger explains why.
2024-11-1510 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe string of random shootings that shook Raleigh this week12 shootings in four days made for a scary and chaotic week in Raleigh. Each happened on and around I-40, but ended with a capture in a nearby neighborhood. WRAL News+ Anchors Meghan Glova and Grace Holland break down the case and WRAL's coverage from beginning to end.
2024-11-0811 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL News Poll shows the economy tops the list of issues for NC voters in the 2024 ElectionThis week we've looked at WRAL News Polls that show North Carolina voters split on who to elect presidency and more decisive on their choice for Governor. Today, we are looking at the issues those same voters say are most important to them. WRAL's Brian Murphy breaks down what we've learned.
2024-10-3112 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL News Poll shows Josh Stein leads big over Mark Robinson for NC GovernorA WRAL News Poll shows NC Attorney General Josh Stein leading Lt. Governor Mark Robinson by double digits in the Gubernatorial race. It's a stark contrast to the razor thin margin between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump among North Carolina in the race for President. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down what polling tells us about how voters are thinking about the choice for our state's next Governor.
2024-10-3014 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL News Poll shows a dead heat in Presidential Race among North Carolina votersWith just one week left in this year's campaign, we have the results of our scientific statewide WRAL News Poll. It shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are tied among North Carolina voters. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the findings.
2024-10-2913 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL News Poll shows a dead heat in Presidential Race among North Carolina votersWith just one week left in this year's campaign, we have the results of our scientific statewide WRAL News Poll. It shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are tied among North Carolina voters. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the findings.
2024-10-2912 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL News Poll: NC Republicans have little confidence in election accuracyA recent WRAL News Poll found sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats in how much confidence they have in the accuracy of election results. One in five Republicans have “no confidence” that the election results will be accurate, while almost nine in 10 registered Democrats have some or full confidence in the accuracy of the results. WRAL's Brian Murphy breaks down the numbers.
2024-09-1709 minWRAL Daily DownloadNew WRAL News Poll offers insight into races for governor, presidentAn exclusive WRAL News Poll provides a clearer picture of where voters stand in this battleground state just two months before the general election. WRAL State Government reporter Will Doran breaks down surprising findings about top-of-the-ticket races. He also gives an update on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s legal battle with state elections officials.
2024-09-1117 minWRAL Daily DownloadWhat it was like for WRAL Stormtrackers inside Debby's tornado warningsThree people died in North Carolina as Tropical Storm Debby brought tremendous amounts of rain and 10 tornadoes. One of those deaths came from an EF-3 tornado in Wilson County. WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth talks about what it was like to survey the damage in the WRAL Storm Tracker.
2024-08-1317 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Investigates digs into Avantae Deven's pastNew 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 before she moved to North Carolina. WRAL's Chris Lovingood walks us through what those conversations have revealed.
2024-07-3017 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Investigates what is going on at Holly Hill Hospital after escapes earlier this yearDocuments 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 earlier this year. WRAL's Heidi Kirk explains what we know so far as calls for accountability continue.
2024-07-1813 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Out and About's guide to Independence Day in the TriangleFrom parades and live music to splash pads, food trucks and of course, fireworks--there's so much 4th of July fun going on in and around Raleigh and Durham. WRAL Lifestyle Editor Kathy Hanrahan walks us through all the events--and what you need to know if you're celebrating at home.
2024-07-0412 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh keeps landing on lists. We're talking about some of the more interesting ones and the impact to people already living hereIt seems like every week Raleigh is making some kind of list. Ali Ingersoll spoke with WRAL digital journalist Jessica Patrick about the variety of lists and what exactly it is that people are loving about the triangle.
2024-05-2211 minWRAL Daily DownloadNC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 legislative sessionState lawmakers return to Raleigh this week to start the 2024 legislative session. They’re expected to make updates to the state budget, and they’ll have a $1 billion budget surplus to divvy up. But other hot-button issues could be on the agenda, too. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the priorities for the Republican-led legislature in the months ahead.
2024-04-2214 minWRAL Daily DownloadMary Ann Baldwin's decision to step down as mayor of RaleighRaleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin announced Tuesday she will not run for a third term due to health concerns. She has served the city for 15 years, first as a city councilor. WRAL Reporter Matt Talhelm walks us through her two terms as mayor.
2024-04-1714 minWRAL Daily DownloadJ.Cole turns Raleigh into Dreamville this weekendAfter a last minute change in headliners, Dreamville gets started Saturday. The hip hop festival created by Fayetteville Native and rapper J. Cole brings hundreds of thousands of people, and hundreds of millions of dollars, to Raleigh. WRAL News Reporter Destinee Patterson explains changes to this year's event.
2024-04-0512 minWRAL Daily DownloadInsight into Raleigh's gang issuesThere are dozens of gangs in Raleigh, according to an investigator who spoke with WRAL's Sarah Krueger. She talks with Ali Ingersoll to share what else she learned about gangs through this conversation.
2024-03-0611 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL Weather Alert Day: Power outages, damaging winds, heavy rain in the forecast for Jan 9A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued as our team of meteorologists is forecasting a storm to move through with heavy rain, damaging winds, and possible power outages. WRAL's Kat Campbell joins Ali Ingersoll to discuss the forecast and how to prepare for severe weather.
2024-01-0912 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh’s lost castle that once housed Meredith CollegeDowntown Raleigh is full of parking lots – but you never know when a plain-looking parking lot is hiding some amazing history. Did you know that there once was a castle on the former campus of Meredith College? In today’s episode, WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah and news production assistant Arri Woodhouse unlock the secrets of this mysterious place.
2023-12-2110 min
WRAL In-Depth with Dan HaggertyWill Raleigh Police get AEDs?WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether Raleigh police will add AEDs to its vehicles after the death of Darryl Williams. He also explores how authorities are searching for a Honda Odyssey involved in the December 2022 Moore County substation attacks.
Email your questions to dan@wral.com.
2023-12-1204 minWRAL Daily DownloadA teenager dies, another one hospitalized after stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High SchoolSoutheast Raleigh High School was closed Tuesday after violence on campus took the life of a 15-year-old student and sent a 16-year-old to the hospital. A 14-year-old is in custody facing a juvenile petition in the fatal stabbing. The entire school community is in mourning as staff, students and parents try to wrap their heads around the tragedy. WRAL has a team covering this unfolding story. In this episode, we speak to reporter Matt Talhelm about his role in our coverage.
2023-11-2911 minWRAL Daily DownloadA year after a child dies in an accident in the Raleigh Christmas parade her family shares their grief and resilienceIt's hard to believe it has been almost a year since 11-year-old Hailey Brooks was hit by the truck driving her dance school float and killed. She was dancing down Hillsborough Street in the Raleigh Christmas Parade, a day that she and her family had been looking forward to for weeks. The Brooks family sat down and shared their story with WRAL anchor and reporter Debra Morgan. In this episode, Debra talks about their heartbreak and their path forward.
2023-11-1716 minWRAL Daily DownloadAfternoon shooting in the heart of downtown Raleigh near Moore Square Middle School concerns communityMonday afternoon a man was shot in downtown Raleigh near Moore Square Middle School. He was taken to the hospital and police arrested a suspect. The school was briefly put on lockdown. Multiple streets were shutdown. This brazen act of violence in a highly populated area has many people in the neighborhood very concerned about safety. In this episode, WRAL reporter Willie Daniely explains what happened and how people are reacting.
2023-10-2407 minWRAL Daily DownloadA behind-the-scenes peek at WRAL's new true crime podcast: "The Killing Month August 1978"In today's episode, podcast host Amanda Lamb switches chairs with WRAL anchor Debra Morgan for a very intimate interview. For the past year Amanda and the team at WRAL Studios have been working on "The Killing Month August 1978," a true crime series. The story takes place in rural Pennsylvania and follows the exploits of a crime family whose empire starts crumbling when snitches begin talking to police. That's when witnesses started to disappear. Some of them were found shot to death and buried alive in hand-dug graves. Amanda's father, William Lamb, was the district attorney who prosecuted the killers...
2023-10-1818 minWRAL Daily DownloadMother, wife, teacher, runner: Raleigh mass shooting victim Sue Karnatz is remembered for kindness and compassionIt’s hard to believe that it’s been one year since witnesses say a teenage boy opened fire on a Raleigh greenway in the Hedingham community killing five people. To mark the anniversary, WRAL has been speaking with people whose lives were changed forever by this tragedy. In this episode, anchor and reporter Ashley Rowe shares her powerful experience interviewing Tom Karnatz, the husband of one of the victims, Sue Karnatz, who went jogging that day and never came home leaving three children behind. She also shares her personal connection to tragedies like this one.
2023-10-1311 minWRAL Daily DownloadMemories of a young Taylor Swift performing at a Raleigh high school before she was a superstarIn 2006, way before she was a superstar, a 16-year-old Taylor Swift shared her music with students at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh after they won a concert from a local radio station contest. Little did they know at the time that the up-and-coming country music singer was going to be one of the most famous entertainers of their generation. Ironically, no local media covered Swift’s concert seventeen years ago which was attended by less than two hundred people. But those who were there now look back on that day with stars in their eyes. In this episode, WR...
2023-10-0609 minWRAL Daily DownloadCould Raleigh get a Major League Baseball team?Major League Baseball is likely to expand by two teams in the near future. The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes wants Raleigh and North Carolina to be part of this conversation. North Carolina is home to franchises in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLS and NWSL as well hosting NASCAR and PGA Tour events annually. It’s still very early in the process of putting together a potential MLB ownership group and identifying stadium locations, but it’s a conversation lots of sports fans are watching closely. WRAL Investigative Sports reporter Brian Murphy joins me to break it all down in t...
2023-10-0510 minWRAL In-Depth with Dan HaggertyFinding solutions to make downtown Raleigh saferWRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty looks at possible solutions to make downtown Raleigh safer, including hot-spot policing, improving street lighting, hiring private security and installing more security cameras.
Send your questions to dan@wral.com
2023-09-2908 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh’s Catholic bishop shares the church’s growth and the sacredness of slowing down with WRAL anchor Debra MorganRaleigh’s Catholic Diocese is about to celebrate its one-hundred-year anniversary. The area is now home to half a million practicing Catholics. In this episode, WRAL anchor and reporter Debra Morgan shares her experience interviewing with Bishop Luis Zarama. He talks about how the church weathered the pandemic and has managed to thrive. He also reflects on the sacred beauty of slowing down and embracing the quietness.
2023-09-2812 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe Raleigh Christmas Parade will look very different one year after a child diedIt was off, and now, it’s on again. One year after 11-year-old dancer Hailey Brooks was accidentally run over and killed by a pickup truck pulling her dance school’s float as thousands of people watched, the status of the Raleigh Christmas Parade is more confusing than ever. Initially, the city refused to permit the parade saying it was out of respect for Hailey’s memory. The family then said they didn’t ask for the parade to be canceled. So, now it’s back on again with new rules. WRAL’s Matt Talhelm was at this week’s city council...
2023-09-2111 minWRAL Daily DownloadState takes over Nash County DSS after WRAL investigation into deaths of 2 childrenLess than two months after a WRAL investigation into the death of a second child in the care of Nash County’s Department of Social Services, the state of North Carolina is taking over the agency’s troubled welfare section. This is a rare and drastic action for the state to get involved in the operation of a county DSS. In this episode, WRAL anchor and reporter Lena Tillett explains the latest developments in this tragic story.
2023-09-1517 minWRAL Daily Download“Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water” WRAL DocumentaryA company in North Carolina dumped massive amounts of toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River for decades, the drinking water supply for hundreds of thousands of people. These "forever chemicals" also contaminated the air and groundwater surrounding the plant. The contamination was first revealed five years ago, but still thousands of people are being forced to use contaminated water today. It's one of the one of the most pivotal contamination stories in the United States and the subject of our newest WRAL Documentary: “Forever Chemicals: North Carolina's Toxic Tap Water" which airs Wednesday, August 23 at 7:30 P.M. In th...
2023-08-2313 minWRAL Triangle and TwoCoach Joe Borrelli talks growing popularity of pickleball in RaleighRaleigh-based IPTPA Level II coach Joe Borrelli joined "WRAL Triangle and Two" host Mark Bergin to discuss the growing popularity of pickleball throughout North Carolina, including Raleigh.
Borrelli shared what people need to know if they're interested in trying pickleball for the first time, how the popularity of the sport has grown and whether he thinks it will become an Olympic sport one day.
2023-08-0710 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL’s investigation into the death of a quadriplegic man at a Raleigh rehab centerIn July, Carl Michaud, a quadriplegic, fell out of bed at the Raleigh Rehabilitation Center and died. His father wants to know how this could have happened. So far, he’s gotten no clear answers. He turned to the WRAL Investigates team. They investigated the tragedy. In this episode, reporter Sarah Krueger shares what they learned about Carl’s death.
2023-08-0409 minWRAL Daily DownloadSummer excursions: Hidden remnants of Raleigh’s first zoo in Pullen ParkIt’s right in the middle of the bustling city. On any given Saturday or Sunday families with children flock to Raleigh’s Pullen Park to enjoy the small train, the paddle boats, the playground or the carousel. But did you know that the park has a rich and interesting history? WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah shares some of its secrets in this episode including where you can find remnants of Raleigh’s very first zoo.
https://www.wral.com/story/when-pullen-had-alligators-and-bears-remnants-of-the-old-zoo-at-pullen-park/19632299/
2023-07-1811 minWRAL Daily DownloadICYMI: 8 iconic Raleigh landmarks that changed forever in 2022This episode originally aired on January 20, 2023, but it’s a trend that continues. As Raleigh’s skyline fills with cranes that are busy building new high-rises, some of the old flavor that many people grew up with is disappearing. WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah takes us on a trip down memory lane to take stock in what is vanishing to make way for progress.
https://www.wral.com/losing-history-8-iconic-places-that-changed-forever-in-raleigh-last-year/20646793/
2023-07-0419 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe history behind the Pride movement in RaleighWe started the month of June speaking with a Raleigh business owner about what the Pride movement means to him, and how it has allowed him to thrive both personally and professionally. In this episode, as Pride month comes to an end, WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah shares the history of the Pride movement in Raleigh and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the original businesses that created the first safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.
https://www.wral.com/story/secret-codes-and-blackened-windows-remembering-raleigh-s-lgbtqia-history/19728510/
2023-06-2913 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL’s Cullen Browder retires from television-his journey, the legacy he leaves behind, and his advice to young journalistsCullen Browder came to WRAL in 1998. In his twenty-five years here he's blazed an incredible trail and become one of the market's most talented and recognizable journalists. Cullen has worn many hats at WRAL including anchor and investigative reporter. In this episode, Cullen sits down with me and has an intimate conversation about his most profound memories, the legacy he leaves behind, what he wants young journalists to know and what life after television news looks like for him and his family.
2023-06-2119 minWRAL Daily DownloadThe history of Juneteenth in Raleigh, the first days of freedomJuneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery on June 19, 1865. And while it’s only recently become a federal holiday recognized across the country, it has deeply personal roots for many and has been celebrated for years by members of the Black community. In this episode, WRAL’s Hidden History reporter explains what the first days of freedom looked like and shares how a generation of freed families built a life here in Raleigh.
https://www.wral.com/amp/20331721/
2023-06-1611 minWRAL Daily DownloadNew construction brings major stormwater flooding to Raleigh neighborhoodWe hear it all the time when established residents in a community fight new development in their neighborhood-Not in my backyard. But what if the new development threatens to flood their backyard? This was the situation for one Raleigh neighborhood when stormwater runoff from a townhouse community under construction sent water right up to their doorways. WRAL’s 5 On Your Side investigated. In this episode, producer Pritchard Strong breaks it all down for us and explains why everyone needs to be concerned.
2023-06-1310 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh’s oldest movie theater is re-opening, the iconic Rialto TheaterIn August of 2022, Raleigh’s iconic theater, its oldest theater, shut its doors. Almost everyone who is a Raleigh native has been to the Rialto on Glenwood Avenue in the Five Points neighborhood to catch a movie, a concert or a live performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. It was known for its independent films and its old-world feel, a feeling like you had stepped back in time to an era when everyone saw movies in the theater and not on their devices. The theater now has a new owner who promises to bring it back to life. In...
2023-05-1213 minWRAL Daily DownloadA rare century plant is in bloom in the WRAL Azalea GardenA rare century plant in the WRAL Azalea Garden has just begun blooming. According to legend, century plants bloom every hundred years. However, in reality, it’s lifespan is only 10-30 years. It blooms once, then dies. The stalk grows rapidly and can reach impressive heights of up to 35 feet. Visitors are welcome to come see it on our WRAL campus or watch it in action on our livestream. WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah explains the science and the history behind this magnificent plant.
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2023-05-1112 minWRAL Daily DownloadFormer WRAL anchor David Crabtree inducted into NC Media & Journalism Hall of FameWhen former WRAL anchor David Crabtree retired in 2022, he could have actually retired. But his commitment to service won out, and he became the interim CEO of PBS North Carolina — that position is now permanent. Today, Crabtree will be inducted into the NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame. In this conversation, he talks with WRAL’s Debra Morgan about his next act at PBS NC and about the deep connection he continues to share with the communities he served from the anchor desk for so many years.
2023-04-2118 minWRAL Daily DownloadMan stabbed in downtown Raleigh store dies, family wants answersA 27-year-old customer has died at WakeMed after being stabbed, according to witnesses, by the owner of a downtown Raleigh convenience store last week. As of this recording, Raleigh Police have not charged anyone. Witnesses told WRAL the clerk who also owns the store accused Mark Garrity of shoplifting. He left the store and collapsed on the street where a witness gave him CPR. The victim’s mother spoke to WRAL reporter Keenan Willard. In this episode, he shares what she had to say and brings us up to date on the investigation.
2023-04-1214 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh’s first airport still has a hidden footprint in the cityMany of us use Raleigh-Durham International Airport to travel to see friends and family, but did you know there was an airport in our area before RDU? The Raleigh Municipal Airport operated from 1929 to 1973. Famous pilots, including Amelia Earhart, landed there. And there was a romantic nature to early air travel that defined the facility. Development has obscured most of the remnants of the airport, but WRAL’s Hidden History reporter, Heather Leah, reveals what is still there, and shares the stories behind aviation in Raleigh.
2023-04-0614 minWRAL Daily DownloadWRAL photojournalist tells his own story of loss due to the fentanyl crisisThe fentanyl crisis affects families across North Carolina, taking a record number of lives in the state. It's a crisis that impacts everyone, even the man behind the lens of WRAL's latest documentary, Crisis Next Door. Investigative documentary reporter and producer Cristin Severance talks with WRAL photojournalist Jay Jennings about his work on this documentary, and his deep personal connection to one of the families interviewed.
2023-04-0317 minWRAL Daily DownloadPolice kill man who fired shots at them near Raleigh middle schoolA man is dead after investigators say he fired multiple shots in a six-block area of Southeast Raleigh, some of them at cars near Ligon Middle School. Police say he fired five shots at officers. Two officers returned fire. He was transported to the hospital where he died. It all started just before 7:00 this morning in the 700 block of Cumberland Street near Rock Quarry Road. WRAL reporter Chelsea Donovan was at the scene and has the latest from a press conference with Raleigh’s Police Chief Estella Patterson.
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2023-03-2809 minWRAL Triangle and TwoIntroducing WRAL Triangle and Two | TrailerCOMING SOON: WRAL Triangle and Two takes the Triangle sports stories you care about and gives you the “how” and “why” behind them. WRAL’s Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss three topics each week looking at the Triangle connections. The North Carolina teams and players you care about at all leagues and levels. New episodes drop Mondays at 5pm.
2023-03-0301 minWRAL Daily Download8 iconic Raleigh landmarks that changed forever in 2022As Raleigh’s skyline fills with cranes that are busy building new high rises, some of the old flavor that many people grew up with is disappearing. WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah takes us on a trip down memory lane to take stock in what is vanishing to make way for progress.
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2023-01-2019 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh Christmas mysteriesYou may have driven by them a hundred times—a lit tree dangling over Raleigh’s Beltline, or the tiny festive house in the former Christmas village on New Bern Avenue. WRAL’s Hidden History reporter, Heather Leah, shares the fascinating stories behind these holiday traditions with us in this episode.
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2022-12-2115 minWRAL Daily DownloadMass shooting police videosOn October 13, 5 people were killed and 2 others were injured during a mass shooting near a Raleigh greenway. About an hour and a half after the first 911 call, authorities cornered the 15-year-old suspect in a barn. They exchanged gunfire with him during a standoff which lasted 3 hours. Police videos of that encounter were just released. WRAL digital writer, Ryan Bisesi, joins us in this episode to explain what they show.
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2022-12-0212 minWRAL Daily DownloadShootings put holiday shoppers on edgeShootings, including mass shootings, are becoming so common that many of us are numb to them, chalking them up as just one more tragedy that we can’t prevent. Recently, we’ve seen an increase in these incidents happening in popular stores and around shopping areas. This is making many people uneasy as we head into one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Security expert James Demeo breaks down some of the recent incidents and talks about how communities can regain a sense of safety.
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2022-11-3015 minWRAL Daily DownloadRaleigh mass shooting fallout continuesThe 15-year-old suspect who is accused of killing five people in Raleigh including his brother has survived and will face the criminal justice system. The victims are being laid to rest. As the community mourns and begins the healing process, there are still so many questions about why this happened. WRAL’s Joe Fisher has been covering the tragedy and shares his insights with us.
2022-11-0316 minWRAL Daily DownloadMass shooting leaves Raleigh in mourningIn this episode of the WRAL Daily Download, WRAL anchor/reporter Chris Lovingood shares information he’s learned in the Hedingham mass shooting. The shooting spree left five people dead and two people injured in the Raleigh neighborhood. During today’s discussion Chris shares the communication he’s had with the alleged shooter’s parents.
2022-10-2016 minWRAL Daily DownloadNorth Hills Development in RaleighKane Realty wants to make additions to the skyline in North Hills. The developer has proposed a 40-story high-rise, luxury apartments, and a bus transit. The ambitious plan could generate millions of dollars in tax revenue to the city of Raleigh. Despite the potential gains, the proposition has hit several snags with council members and residents. WRAL reporter Matt Talhelm has followed the pitch and shares what’s holding the project up.
2022-09-1617 min
WRAL Out & AboutIntroducing Office Talk, the podcast from Raleigh MagazineWRAL Out and About is happy to introduce you to another fun podcast!
Our friends from the "Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine" podcast are taking over this week's episode to fill you in on Goodnight's Comedy Club's future.
Raleigh Magazine Publisher Gina Stephens chats with Goodnights and Helium co-owner Brad Grossman and Senior Manager of Development and Talent Jerry Maginnis. On the heels of the Morgan Street location’s final show and in front of the first show in the temp space, the trio chats the team’s MO to maintain an underground feel with their comedy clubs with a move...
2022-09-0738 minWRAL Out & AboutGalaxyCon Raleigh guest William ShatnerYou know him from "Star Trek" and a million of projects over storied career. That's right William Shatner is joining the Out and About Podcast this week! Shatner chatted with WRAL senior multi-platform journalist Mark Bergin about his career and upcoming visit to GalaxyCon Raleigh on July 28-31, 2022.
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2022-07-2713 min
Culture StateNEW PODCAST: Follow The Truth from WRAL StudiosWe're sharing a preview of a new podcast from WRAL Studios, hosted by Amanda Lamb. Follow the Truth tells the real story of the James Jordan murder and the man who says he didn't do it.
Daniel Green has served nearly three decades in a North Carolina prison maintaining his innocence in the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James. This case is full of mystery, contradiction, and dogged by conspiracy theories. The ten-part series from WRAL Studios questions the evidence, scrutinizes the circumstances around the conviction and explores the possibilities of who else may have been responsible for James Jordan’s...
2021-07-3106 min
WRAL Out & AboutNEW PODCAST: Follow The Truth from WRAL StudiosThis week we're sharing a taste of a new podcast from WRAL Studios, hosted by Amanda Lamb. Follow the Truth tells the real story of the James Jordan murder and the man who says he didn't do it.
Daniel Green has served nearly three decades in a North Carolina prison maintaining his innocence in the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James. This case is full of mystery, contradiction, and dogged by conspiracy theories. The ten-part series from WRAL Studios questions the evidence, scrutinizes the circumstances around the conviction and explores the possibilities of who else may have been responsible for...
2021-07-2806 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 132: WRAL's Keenan WillardKeenan Willard recently joined WRAL as its Eastern North Carolina reporter. The Raleigh native is happy to be home after working in Texas for the past few years. He talks about going viral with a report about a canceled Cardi B. concert. (Link to to clip posted below!)
Keenan goes viral - https://twitter.com/KeenanWRAL/status/1131065166706167810?s=20
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2021-05-1922 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 121: Raleigh CheesyIf you love cheese, then you need to check out Raleigh Cheesy! This snack board business launched only a few years ago, but was just named the 2020 WRAL Voters' Choice Award winner for Best Artisan Food. This week, we talk with founder Courtney Bowman.
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2021-03-0316 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 114: WRAL meteorologist Kat CampbellWRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell stops by the podcast to talk about what led her to WRAL, her adorable dog and her upcoming gig as co-host of the WRAL Voters' Choice Awards.
Sign up to attend this year's virtual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards - WRAL.com/vcas
Jazzy the Yorkie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jazzy.yorkie/
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2021-01-1323 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 113: WRAL's Mikaya ThurmondWRAL's Mikaya Thurmond stops by the podcast to talk about her worst gift ever, her upcoming gig as WRAL Voters' Choice Award host and much more!
The WRAL Voters' Choice Awards will be held virtually on Jan. 14. Get details >> wral.com/vcas
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2021-01-0620 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 112: WRAL's Ken SmithWRAL's Ken Smith has been with the station for 22 years! And for many of those years he hosted the First Night Raleigh NYE celebration. On this episode we talk about some of his favorite moments from NYE's past, plus a ton of other stuff! You can catch Ken every weekday morning on WRAL News!
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2020-12-1623 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 98: WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth GardnerWRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner does it all. This mother-of-two loves the outdoors and is even on a quest to bring a whitewater rafting park to the Triangle. This week, we talk with her about her 2019 WRAL Voters' Choice Award win for favorite WRAL personality and find out some of her hidden talents.
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2020-09-0209 min
Coronavirus: North Carolina News BriefBONUS: How To Commit Journalism - WRAL Alum Covers COVID-19 for CNNHow to Commit Journalism is a production of WRAL News and part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network. In this podcast, Executive Producer Ashley Talley pulls back the curtain on what it takes to report the news. Recent episodes have focused on how the WRAL newsroom functions during the coronavirus pandemic. This episode was originally published April 21, 2020.
Leyla Santiago reported at WRAL News before becoming a national correspondent for CNN. First based in Mexico City and now in Washington, D.C. Santiago has traveled the world in her journalism career, focusing on Latin America for part of her time with...
2020-05-0222 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 23: WRAL anchor Jeff HoganWRAL anchor Jeff Hogan has been with the station for nearly two years, but shortly after joining the station he was in a horrific accident that nearly took his life. He talks about that accident and what lingering affects it still has on his life. We also talk about what lead him to North Carolina and what he likes to do in his spare time! Hogan and anchor Renee Chou are hosting WRAL's coverage of the Raleigh Christmas Parade on Nov. 23, starting at 9 a.m.
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2019-11-2028 minWRAL Out & AboutEp. 22: WRAL Behind the ScenesDid you know WRAL used to host an opera company? And that wrestlers used to share a dressing room with the news anchors? This week, we chat with WRAL Photographer Jay Jennings who has some fun history to share about the station, including details about the WRAL Tower Lighting and Sky5.
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2019-11-1335 min