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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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11:39

The officers working to stop drug trafficking on I-95

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2024/05/09

A long stretch of I-95 runs through our state as it takes travelers from Miami to Maine through a dozen states. Law enforcement say it's not just travelers using the route, it's also drug traffickers. WRAL Investigates' Chelsea Donovan rode along with a special team of officers on a 50 mile stretch through Nash County to see what they find in traffic stops every day.

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12:48

GOP runoff: Prosecutor and political operative vie...

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2024/05/06

The battle for the Republican nomination for North Carolina lieutenant Governor will be decided in a May 14 runoff. GOP candidates Jim O’Neill and Hal Weatherman have different ideas for how to lead the office after Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s term ends — assuming one of them can beat Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains.

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15:18

UNC puts up fence, closes campus YMCA after...

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2024/05/03

It's been a week since Pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC first put tents up on a campus quad. Since then, protests and rallies have come and gone on campus after clashes with police and administrators. Thursday, the University put up a 12-foot fence along the quad and closed the campus YMCA. WRAL Matt Talhelm and Chelsea Donovan explain how we got here.

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12:36

The researchers working on a longer lasting flu vaccine

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2024/05/02

There's a chance your future may include fewer flu shots. Researchers at Duke are trying to create a vaccine that could last for years, instead of having to get a new one each fall. WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba breaks down the two ways research groups are trying to get there.

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11:58

Charlotte shooting: everything we know about the...

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2024/05/01

Four officers were killed Monday while trying to serve a warrant at an east Charlotte home. A total of eight officers were shot, according to police. As news broke, WRAL News sent a team of reporters across the state. Eric Miller joins Ali Ingersoll to share the latest details.

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15:22

Tiny homes for sale online! 🏠 There's a catch,...

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2024/04/30

You might have seen these kits on Amazon or at Home Depot – tiny homes in a box. WRAL’s 5 On Your Side producer Pritchard Strong started looking into them to see if they’re worth buying. He joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about some of the hidden costs and interesting history of box homes in Raleigh.

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14:38

Why a powerful NC conservative is scrutinizing a...

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2024/04/29

North Carolina’s $500 million investment in NCInnovation — a GOP-backed group designed to help the state capitalize on discoveries in state universities — is drawing scrutiny from one of the state’s most powerful Republicans. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains the allegations — and why the group denied them.

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11:10

What we know about the plane that crashed at RDU...

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2024/04/25

A UNC Health Physician and a pilot survived when a small plane when it crashed near the RDU runway Wednesday. As the investigation into what caused the crash began, so did headaches for travelers. WRAL Durham Reporter Monica Casey walks through what she saw while reporting near the tarmac.

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15:13

Carolina Hurricanes' hot start in NHL playoffs

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2024/04/24

The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off a miracle comeback in Game 2 of their first-round series against the New York Islanders. Why the win could boost the Hurricanes to another deep run in the playoffs. Carolina is the favorite to win the Stanley Cup.

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16:54

Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in...

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2024/04/23

History could repeat itself this political season, polling shows. North Carolina could once again vote for a Republican president while simultaneously putting a Democrat in the governor’s mansion. Ali Ingersoll talks with WRAL State Capitol reporter Brian Murphy about the poll.

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14:36

NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 legislative...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/22

State 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.

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13:32

Fire hazards inside toys and lawn tools

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/19

Cell phones, e-bikes, tools – what they all have in common is that they run off of lithium ion batteries. 5 On Your Side producer Pritchard Strong talks with Ali Ingersoll about how they might pose a risk.

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23:56

Less than 100 days to go: Paris making final...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/18

There are less than 100 days until the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ali Ingersoll talks with both Liz McLaughlin and Louis Fernandez about the preparations.

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14:22

Mary Ann Baldwin's decision to step down as mayor of...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/17

Raleigh 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.

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9:04

The social media app that connected a 22-year-old man...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/16

A 22-year-old man faces the possibility of life without parole if convicted of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl. Her family says she met the man on a gaming app. The defendant's attorney says she was posing as a college student. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan explains what other parents can learn from the case to protect their children.

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18:32

GOP candidates in NC congressional district focus on...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/15

Two Republicans are still competing for the GOP nomination to represent North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District. Leading up to a May 14 runoff, Kelly Daughtry and Brad Knott are accusing each other of holding secret liberal beliefs. WRAL State Government Reporter explains why they’re focused on each other’s ties to Democrats, and why immigration has been such a big talking point — even though it doesn’t rank among the top issues for all North

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14:34

The blossoming business relationship between North...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/12

Japan's Prime Minister is in North Carolina Friday--a rare visit to a U.S. state by a foreign leader. It's a visit based on business. There are more than 200 Japanese companies operating here. It also comes in the same week that another investment by a Japanese company was announced. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains what this vist could mean for North Carolina's economic future.

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16:41

How North Carolina became the poster child for...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/11

The Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS, an announcement officials made this week in Fayetteville. These forever chemicals have been found in drinking water across North Carolina and are linked to health risks. WRAL Climate Reporter Liz Mclaughlin explains how these changes will impact our state.

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14:02

New headlights could end nighttime blinding, but...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/10

Most of us have experienced this: driving downt he road at night when suddenly you're blinded by a car coming the opposite direction. Adaptive Driving Beam headlights were designed to prevent that from happening but, as 5 On Your Side's producer Pritchard Strong tells Ali Ingersoll, they're not active in the U.S.

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12:05

In first settlement of its kind, city of Durham pays...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2024/04/09

Durham has paid more than $2 million to a family of a 24-year-old mother who died in a crash following a police chase. WRAL Investigative Journalist Sarah Krueger talks to Ali Ingersoll about the lawsuit and settlement.

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