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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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10:03

Why is help in Western North Carolina taking so long?...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/27

Six months after Hurricane Helene, some people in Western North Carolina are still without basic necessities. 100 miles from Asheville, volunteers are still helping residents in the Fleetwood community in Ashe County. WRAL's Willie Daniely talked to a woman who still doesn't have running water.

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17:24

Sweet 16: Duke men's basketball team faces familiar...

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2025/03/26

WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss how Duke will play Arizona on Thursday night in the Sweet 16.Arizona guard Caleb Love used to play for North Carolina. Love's 3-pointer in the 2022 Final Four eliminated Duke from the tournament and ended legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski's career. If Duke wins, the Blue Devils will play the winner of Alabama and BYU in the Elite Eight. Bergin and Fernandez discussed how Duke has its best team in years, whether any other Duke

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8:58

Two NC State Troopers are under investigation--what...

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2025/03/25

Nearly 200 cases tied to two North Carolina State Highway Patrol members have been dismissed. Many cases that led to convictions have not been re-examined and some are asking why. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains what her investigation has revealed.

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10:39

Why NC’s treasurer thinks the state pension plan...

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2025/03/24

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner left a career in high finance to pursue one of the highest-pressure roles in state government. Briner oversees the state pension plan and the state health plan, which serve hundreds of thousands state government employees, retirees and their families. Briner recently spoke with WRAL’s Dan Haggerty about everything from investment strategies to coverage of weight-loss drugs. Haggerty offers highlights from their wide-ranging

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14:20

The reel truth about the great white shark caught on...

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2025/03/21

A video of fishermen releasing a great white shark on the Outer Banks went viral earlier this week. Many had questions about the legality of catching these sea creatures in the first place. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher met the men behind the video.

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10:44

No proof found for the Durham DA's claims of...

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2025/03/20

Last month, WRAL Investigates reported that Durham's District Attorney swiped into the office on only about half of work days. Sheclaimed that number was incomplete, in part, because of "issues with the courthouse's security system" --That sparked concern from some, wondering if the building is safe!WRAL'sSarah Krueger investigatesthe DA's claims.

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24:19

Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury + Why wasn't Duke the No....

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/19

WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss Cooper Flagg’s left ankle injury, which looms over the start of the tournament for the Duke Blue Devils.Duke expects to get Flagg back for the start of the NCAA Tournament.The guys also shared why Auburn was the No. 1 overall seed of the tournament despite losing three of its lats four games. Several talented teams will play this weekend at the Lenovo Center, includingNo. 1 seeds Duke and Florida along with back-to-back

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11:08

WRAL 5 On Your Side investigation shows criminals can...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/18

A Louisburg woman says earlier this month, she got an alert that an unknown Apple AirTag had been with her for more than seven hours--but after several tries, she still hasn't found it. WRAL's 5 On Your Side has learned that criminals can disable the speaker designed to locate these devices, making them harder to find. Keely Arthur explains why this makes it harder for law enforcement and Apple to protect victims of this kind of stalking.

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18:28

NC officials get death threats, pushback, profane...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/17

North Carolina officials have found themselves the target of protests, violent threats and menacing voicemails in recent weeks. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains why — and what lawmakers are doing about it.

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24:33

ACC Tournament preview: Duke is No. 1 + Will UNC make...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/12

Duke is the No. 1 team in the country entering the ACC Tournament.WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed Cooper Flagg's incredible season and Duke's historic scoring differential. Duke is vying to become the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Plus, the guys shared what North Carolina needs to do in the ACC Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament.

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10:49

How 5 On Your Side got a $126,000 health insurance...

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2025/03/11

A local mom was stunned when her health insurance denied coverage for a $126,000 procedure. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong explains how his team got the massive medical bill wiped away.

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10:34

NC State fires men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/10

After eight years with the team and one year after a trip to the Final Four, NC State fired men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts. WRAL Sports Reporter/Anchor Louis Fernandez explains why, what comes next, and breaks down the social media response from Keatts.

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10:15

Getting free legal answers with 'Lawyers On Call'

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/07

Free legal answers are just a phone call away! WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong shares more about Lawyers On Call, happening March 7th.

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6:28

Warrants say Spring Lake teen used Instagram to...

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2025/03/06

A teenage girl who was the subject of one of two Amber Alerts last week made plans on Instagram to meet one of the suspects. Suspects in this case and another out of Siler City face kidnapping and human trafficking charges. WRAL's Willie Daniely talked to the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center about how parents can protect their kids.

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29:53

Raleigh man's 'Pretend' podcast explores deceptive...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/05

Javier 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,

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7:54

Siler City kidnapping suspects in the U.S. illegally...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/04

The men accused of kidnapping and trafficking a Siler City teen were denied bond, with a judge saying they are public threats. Both men were in the country illegally and had previous run-ins with law enforcement. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains what comes next in the case.

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13:36

Should NC judicial elections be nonpartisan?

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/03/03

North Carolina’s judges are chosen by voters in partisan elections, just like any other politician. But should judges have party labels next to their names on the ballot? WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why some state lawmakers say it’s time to take those labels off judicial races.

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10:52

How a recalled hot tub pump might have led to a Cary...

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2025/02/28

A popular product meant for relaxation may be putting families at risk. A Cary family, recently displaced by a fire, says investigators suspect a hot tub (or the pump that comes with it) purchased from a local Costco may have caused the fire. WRAL Five On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains.

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9:49

Why 'death by distribution' charges are contributing...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/26

Three men police say died of overdoses in Durham sparked a WRAL Investigation into the delay in their autopsy results. It found that the kind of charges sought to hold someone responsible for their deaths is slowing down the state's Medical Examiner's Office in many other cases. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains how and a possible solution one county is trying.

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9:00

WRAL investigation finds major Triangle employers are...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/25

Companies like Wolfspeed and RTI are years behind on their fire inspections because of staffing shortages at the Durham County Fire Marshall's Office. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger explains the changes that started happening since she started looking into the delays.

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