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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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19:08

Anderson Clayton wins second term as NC Democratic...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/24

North Carolina Democrats reelected Anderson Clayton as state party chair over the weekend — again putting the 27-year-old in charge of a critical state for the party. Clayton originally won the seat in 2023, promising to improve the party’s ground game to boost Democratic performance in statewide elections. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht shares highlights from his recent interview with Clayton.

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12:05

A closer look at the state's winter storm response...

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2025/02/20

North 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.

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11:44

How climate change is altering NC’s winter storms

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2025/02/19

Even though we've seen three winter storms in the Triangle this season, experts say Raleigh's winters are warming. It will mean extreme weather patterns and fewer cold nights as winter changes over time. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin explains why North Carolina's winters are changing.

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11:49

What if the Department of Education goes away?

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2025/02/17

President Donald Trump says he wants to close the department of education, and some members of Congress are on board with the idea. North Carolina receives billions of federal dollars for public schools, plus aid and loans for college students. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains what might happen to that money and other federal education programs if the department goes away.

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11:20

How a UNC student fell victim to financial "sextortion"

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2025/02/14

If your child is old enough to be online, they're old enough to be taken advantage of by criminals.TheFBI is warning of a rise in what's known as financial "sextortion."In the last few months, at least two UNC students were victims.WRAL Investigates Reporter Sarah Krueger spoke with one of those students. She shares his story andthe efforts to protect others.

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11:19

North Carolina board warns of people posing as dentists

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2025/02/13

The State Board of Dental Examiners says its seen an increase in unlicensed people posing as dental professionals over the last year and a half. Many patients are drawn in by low prices in social media advertisements. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains how you can protect yourself.

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13:42

Fort Liberty is now Fort Bragg again--but not that Bragg

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/12

Earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegeseth declared the Army would rename the base in Fayetteville back to Fort Bragg. Instead of taking the name of a Confederate general, as it was for decades until 2023, this time it is named for a World War II soldier. WRAL's Shaun Galleger was the first person to tell PFC Roland L. Bragg about the change.

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7:08

Public records reveal Durham District Attorney comes...

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2025/02/11

They're elected officials funded by your tax dollars--how often should local district attorneys be in the office? WRAL Investigates went through years of data and found there are big discrepancies between counties. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains what it means for the people tasked with keeping our communities safe.

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19:45

A new ruling in lawsuit to toss 60K NC ballots;...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/10

A Wake County judge issues a key ruling in the legal battle over ballots that could determine the winner of a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Meanwhile, state lawmakers meet to discuss more funding for victims of Hurricane Helene. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran offers the latest.

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15:51

The Raleigh WWII veteran with a post office and a...

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2025/02/07

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.

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17:51

Broken: WRAL's newest documentary investigates North...

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2025/02/06

The 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 CristinSeverance and WRAL Anchor Chris Lovingood share what they uncovered and what needs to change.

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13:58

North Carolina school districts trying to calm...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/05

This week both Nash and Edgecombe County Schools responded to Immigration and Customs Enforcement hoaxes that alarmed parents this week. It comes as President Trump's stronger immigration policies go into affect. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to parents about how they're feeling and officials about how they're monitoring these types of rumors.

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17:41

The federal lawsuit targeting North Carolina's...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/04

A new federal lawsuit wants the courts to force North Carolina to fix what it calls a broken foster care system. Children, many of them already traumatized, spend years inside the system and many of them bounce from home to home. WRAL's Randall Kerr explains the changes that suit seeks to make.

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17:44

How new officials are trying to speed Helene recovery...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/02/03

Newly elected state and federal leaders are looking to improve government efforts to help victims of Hurricane Helene. President Donald Trump and North Carolina Governor Josh Stein are promising to speed up relief.WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains how.

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18:13

What changes from the Trump administration could mean...

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2025/01/31

Earlier this week, several new PFAS treatment facilities opened in the Triangle in part of a larger effort to remove the toxic "forever chemicals" from the water supply. Meanwhile, the Trump administration as withdrawn an EPA rule that targeted industrial dumps of PFAS. WRAL Climate Change reporter Liz McLaughlin explains what this means for clean water in our state.

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10:13

Deaths at the Dentist: The push for anesthesia...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/01/30

Many people dread a visit to the dentist, butfew think of it as dangerous.WRAL Investigates found numerous times, in recent years, when local dentists were deemed responsible for patients’ deaths.WRAL Investigates Reporter Sarah Krueger shares the stories of two of those patients andthe push for more safeguards in North Carolina.

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11:16

How a Department of Defense change to moving could...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/01/29

Hundreds of thousands of military service members move every year nationwide. It can be a big undertaking for military families and some worry that a change at the Department of Defense could make the process more stressful. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong explains the change.

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13:33

North Carolina doesn't require training hours for...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/01/28

In North Carolina, you need more training to cut someone's hair than to put permanent ink on someone's skin. After hearing concerns from a Raleigh tattoo shop owner, WRAL's Chris Lovingood investigated what it takes (and doesn't take) to receive a tattoo permit in our state, plus what can go wrong.

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18:22

How the teacher shortage is affecting students with...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/01/27

North Carolina’s worsening teacher shortage is hampering schools that need special education services. Students with disabilities are increasingly being taught by people who aren’t qualified to provide them with special services. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains what schools are doing to comply with state and federal law.

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13:39

Where the battle over NC's Supreme Court seat stands

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/01/24

This week, the NC Supreme Court ruled the battle over which candidate should sit on its bench has to go to trial in Wake County Superior Court.Democrat incumbent Allison Riggs leads Republican Jefferson Griffin by about 700 votes and Griffin wants to throw out 60,000 ballots because of errors made by elections officials. WRAL's Will Doran explains the controversy.

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