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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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25:52

All eyes on NC’s open U.S. Senate seat as voters head...

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2026/03/02

North Carolina voters go to the polls Tuesday to pick party nominees for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat. The seat is being closely watched nationally as Republicans try to maintain control of the chamber. WRAL state government reporters Will Doran and Paul Specht break down the race.

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17:34

How N.C. schools are rewriting the rules of A.I.

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2026/02/27

Is there a right way to use artificial intelligence in or out of the classroom? WRAL Education Reporter Emily Walkenhorst and WRAL's Destinee Patterson look into how teachers, students, and tech leaders are talking about A.I. use in the classroom.

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20:59

Wholesale or grocery? What's worth your money?

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/26

Does buying more actually save more? But is the time and cost worth it in the end? 5 On Your Side's Alex Littlehales tries to find out where your money is best spent.

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13:39

What we know about the Morrisville Apartment fire...

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2026/02/25

Six people are injured and 70 people are out of their homes after a fire at the Camden Westwood Apartments in Morrisville. As residents move into recovery mode, investigators are working to figure out the cause. WRAL's Heidi Kirk explains where the investigation stands.

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12:29

5 On Your Side: What you need to look for when buying...

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2026/02/24

New construction homes are booming across the Triangle.A report from Realtor.comranked the Raleigh area as one of the top 10 metros in the country for new home construction. WRAL 5 On Your Side reporter Keely Arthur speaks with WRAL digital producer Jaylin Jones and shares that new doesn't always mean perfect. What buyers need to check before they sign on the dotted line.

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11:15

Two houses in Holly Springs and their impact on Black...

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2026/02/20

During Black History Month, WRAL anchor/reporter Kirstyn Clark and digital producer Jaylin Jones talk about a local piece of important history - the Pack-House and Grigsby House in Holly Springs.Clark dives into her reporting on the Grigsby family, their impact and the desire to preserve an important part of Black History in Holly Springs.

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22:04

Why overdoses are down in some parts of North...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/19

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports fentanyl and opioid overdoses dropped dramatically between 2024 and 2025. However, some parts of the state are still struggling with rates higher than the state average. WRAL's Alex Littlehales explains why.

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13:32

WRAL's Ken Smith reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/18

Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84. The civil rights icon was also a groundbreaking politician who made two runs for the presidency in the 1980s. WRAL's Ken Smith looks back at Jackson's accomplishments.

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12:52

How a routine phone call led to the closure of a Wake...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/17

About 150 students at Crossroads Flex High School are without a school building after fire marshal intervention.It all started with a phone call in 2023 - a Wake high school administrator made a routine call, asking when the last time Crossroads Flex High School had a fire inspection. The problem? The Wake County fire marshal’s office had no idea a school was even there. WRAL education reporter Emily Walkenhorst tells us how this came to pass and what's next for the

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16:42

The battle over elections in North Carolina

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/16

Which political party should have the final say on where, when and how people vote in North Carolina? That’s a question being argued in state court. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains the arguments, and what’s at stake.

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17:03

How climate change is reshaping winter sports--from...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/13

Warmer winters are shrinking reliable snow worldwide. It's leading to adaptions at ski resorts in western North Carolina and at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin explains.

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11:15

5 On Your Side: Why a bank held a woman's $10K ATM...

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2026/02/12

A woman went to deposit a $10K check at an ATM and didn't receive a receipt back. After bringing it forward to her bank, they told her the deposit would be held, saying it was being investigated. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains how she was able to get it back.

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11:14

NCDMV cuts early morning hours after federal funding...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/11

We’ve been following along with changes to the DMV. WRAL has reported extensively on long wait times, new offices and a top-down effort to make the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles better.The most recent development - early morning hours are getting cut. Starting this week the DMV will no longer offer extended early morning hours, opening at the standard 8 a.m. statewide. WRAL’s Carly Haynes and Jaylin Jones sat down to talk through the changes and how they

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12:53

Will Austin Thompson testify in the Hedingham...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/10

On Tuesday, Austin Thompson's defense team will begin presenting evidence in his sentencing hearing. Thompson pleaded guilty to killing five people in the Hedingham neighborhood in October of 2022. WRAL's Shaun Gallegher reviews the prosecution's case and what we expect to hear from the defense.

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17:09

Stein seeks to bridge gap between mental health and...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/09

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a new executive order last week aimed at improving coordination between the state’s behavioral health and criminal justice systems. It comes on the heels of recent killings in Charlotte, Raleigh and Southport that police say were committed by people with histories of mental illness. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran breaks it down.

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10:53

How a North Carolina HBCU is keeping its historic...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/06

Nearly a third of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S. have radio stations. As we celebrate Black history this month, WRAL's Kirstyn Clark and Jaylin Jones shine a light on one that is right here in our backyard – North Carolina Central University’sWNCU 90.7 FM.

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19:22

What more data centers in Wake County could do to...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/05

A massive data center proposal in southern Wake County is raising questions. Developers want to build a campus of four data center buildings, each the size of a super Walmart. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin digs deep into North Carolina's data center boom.

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12:02

Austin Thompson's sentencing for Hedingham shooting...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/04

Witnesses, first responders, victim's loved ones and survivors took the stand on the first day of Austin Thompson's sentencing hearing. Thompson killed five people in the Hedingham neighborhood in 2022. WRAL's Megan Cloherty walks us through the heart-wrenching testimony.

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11:54

Sentencing hearing set to begin for Hedingham mass...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/03

The sentencing hearing for Austin Thompson is slated to begin on Tuesday. Thompson pleaded guilty in January to five counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder and three charges of assault. All this stems from an October 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood.WRAL’s Megan Cloherty and Jaylin Jones talked before the hearing began: a top-down view of what you need to know ahead of what could be a long few weeks in court.

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16:10

Why NC elections officials are probing a U.S. Senate...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/02/03

North Carolina elections officials are investigating whether a candidate for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat actually lives in North Carolina. A voter challenged the eligibility of Republican Margot Dupre, alleging she actually lives in Florida. State law requires candidates to live in North Carolina, and Dupre says she does. Officials plan to hold a hearing in the case this week. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran explains.

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