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WRAL Daily Download

WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina

The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News

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12:22

Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/23

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 enforcement since President Trump began his second term. WRAL documentary reporter Cristin Severance shares how it's all playing out in North Carolina.

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9:51

Triangle Catholics mourn Pope Francis

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/22

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 next to name a new pope.

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13:22

Why more NC students earning professional credentials...

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2025/04/21

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 market or help them work toward more ambitious professional or educational goals. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains why more students are signing up.

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17:32

WRAL Investigates looks into the timeline to a local...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/18

WRAL Investigates has extensively covered the case ofAvantae Deven -- the womanarrested last June after being accused of murdering two of her adopted children. WRAL's Chris Lovingood explains when her murder trial could begin.

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8:40

Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/17

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 March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

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8:10

Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/17

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 March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

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8:10

Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/17

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 March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

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11:49

Afghani asylum seekers living in Raleigh told to...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/16

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 protection in the country is expiring. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to one man about his story.

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7:33

Internet outage at several NC DMV offices causes...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/15

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. WRAL Carly Haynes explains what the outage meant for people waiting.

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14:21

How NC Gov. Josh Stein is working with GOP toward...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/14

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, they say. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains.

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12:15

What happened to Caitlin Hodges? Remains found in...

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2025/04/11

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 disappearance. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to Hodges' sister and friend about the investigation.

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11:47

Climate change is hitting home in North...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/10

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 to weather events. WRAL Climate Reporter Liz McLaughlin explains how homeowners can prepare their homes.

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8:03

Raleigh leaf pickup: City leaders consider changes to...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/09

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. 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/

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13:58

Republican Jefferson Griffin wins NC appeals court...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/07

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 the election. WRAL's Will Doran explains where the case goes from here.

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19:22

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week showcases the Triangle's...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/04

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 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

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8:19

Why is the I-440 construction taking so long?

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2025/04/03

The project to widen I-440 was supposed to be done in 2023 but now it's been delayed until the end of this year. Drivers say it creates headaches for their commute. WRAL's Aaron Thomas looked into what slowed the project down.

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21:50

Duke vs. Houston in Final Four: Will Cooper Flagg...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/02

WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez previewed Saturday night's Final Four game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Houston Cougars.Star freshman Cooper Flagg leads Duke, but it was the Blue Devils' defense that helped propel the team to the Final Four. Bergin and Fernandez discussed why Duke is considered the favorite to win the national championship. Plus, they shared how the Blue Devils match up against a Houston team with lots of basketball experience. Last, the guys

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12:00

Are NC DMV waits getting longer?

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/04/01

WRAL has been tracking long wait times and appointment shortages at the state's DMV for years. With the deadlines for Real ID's coming up, that wait could become even longer. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains other factors contributing to the problem and possible solutions.

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13:04

NC lawmakers face tough decisions as they draw up new...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/31

Efforts by North Carolina lawmakers to write a new state budget are more complicated than normal this year. That’s because the state is bracing for cuts to federal funding at a time when the state is also cutting taxes. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains how lawmakers could be forced to make tough decisions over funding for teachers, farmers, scientific research and public health.

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6:15

What we know about Wolfspeed's new CEO

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/28

A Durham-based semiconductor company has a new leader. This comes months after Wolfspeed eliminated hundreds of positions, the majority of which were in North Carolina. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher shares what we know about RobertFeurle.

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