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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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15:12

JoCo’s Benson poised to bloom as Vulcan Elements grows

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/01/05

The Johnston County town of Benson is mostly known for an annual festival called Mule Days. But in the coming years, it’s expected to become known as a critical destination for a key national security initiative. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains what’s coming to this town of 4,000 people.

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17:04

Top Stories of 2025: North Carolina's new...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2026/01/02

As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on stories from this year that made an impact in our area.In a victory for Republicans in the state legislature and nationwide, a new congressional map that seeks to increase the GOP's advantage in 2026 gained final approval. The 11 of 14 districts for the U.S. House of Representatives favor Republicans in the map. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains the impacts of this vote.

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11:15

Top Stories of 2025: Data center expansion in NC and...

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2026/01/01

As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on stories from this year that made an impact in our area.Tarboro Town Council held a public hearing about a proposed data center. Hundreds of people have signed a Change.org petition against it. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains the plans for the facility and the pushback.

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12:33

Top Stories of 2025: Tropical Storm Chantal's impact...

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2025/12/31

As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on stories from this year that made an impact in our area.Tropical storm Chantal brought record rain to parts of Moore, Chatham, Orange and Durham counties. It also brought flooding to parts of Person County along Hyco Lake. WRAL's Grace Holland explains the clean up ahead.

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16:34

Top Stories of 2025: Raleigh's Millie Dunn Veasey...

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2025/12/30

As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on stories from this year that made an impact in our area. 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

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15:55

Breaking down PolitiFact’s top 2025 NC fact-checks

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/29

WRAL’s PolitiFact team investigated dozens of claims made by politicians and government officials in North Carolina in 2025. WRAL PolitiFact reporter Paul Specht breaks down some of the year's most popular fact-checks.

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15:14

Here's what the WRAL Documentary team learned from...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/26

This year, the WRAL Documentary team premiered five stories. They range in topics from western North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene to the first season of Bill Belichick's tenure at UNC.WRAL's Cristin Severance sat down to talk through these five stories, what they learned and what they hope people take away from these documentaries.

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13:28

The Morrisville gymnastics team with big world travel...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/25

Grace Gymnastics Academy in Morrisville placed fifth in the world at a competition in Bulgaria next month. The studio has international roots--and plans on competing globally in the coming year. WRAL' s Grace Holland learned more about the growing sport of aesthetic gymnastics.

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9:23

NORAD tracks Santa every year. So we asked - how does...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/24

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, is a United States and Canada bi-national organization which, according to its website, "defends the homeland through aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America."On Christmas Eve, for the past 70 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command, track Santa Claus. We spoke with Major Kathleen Leaton about their work helping out the big man.

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12:57

Checking in on one local woman after Cannabinoid...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/23

In the summer, we told you the story of Jill Fuller. She developed Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome after replacing a glass of wine at night with THC gummies for months. CHS is a condition characterized by persistent nausea and vomiting, intense abdominal pain and loss of appetite. As the condition gains attention on social media, WRAL health reporter Grace Hayba revisits what it looks like, what causes it and updates us on how Jill is doing.

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19:49

What the future holds for UNC and Bill Belichick...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/22

The North Carolina Tar Heels finished year one under head coach Bill Belichick with a disappointing 4-8 record. Offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer were fired in December. The team has a large group of freshmen coming in, but there's a lot of work to be done in the offseason. WRAL Sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy talks about where the program stands after a full season with Bill Belichick, what challenges the team faces and

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14:13

Wild green water in Hilsborough shows importance of...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/19

Several days ago, the town of Hillsborough noticed something wrong with their water. A creek that flows through the Town Cemetery was neon green. The picture of it garnered hundreds of comments and shares on social media. WRAL's Kirstyn Clark spoke with officials about what caused the problem.

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14:37

WRAL documentary - Coaching Carolina: The Belichick...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/18

WRAL’s newest documentary, "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way," reveals how the University of North Carolina landed Bill Belichick, arguably the greatest football coach of all time, and what unfolded next. WRAL Documentary Investigator Cristin Severance speaks ahead of the documentary, detailing how it uncovers the real story behind one of the most unlikely and consequential hires in college athletics.

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7:46

Why Cary's former town manager is due to get nearly...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/17

The Town of Cary appointed an interim town manager after weeks of questions about spending under the former town manager. Sean Stegall will receive a $194,832 severance package after resigning. WRAL's Carly Haynes explains how we got here.

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14:28

NC officials, activists remain frustrated with slow...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/16

Community activists from western North Carolina voiced their frustrations at the U.S. Capitol on Monday.They’re upset about the slow pace of Hurricane Helene recovery relief, which they blame on the federal government. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein’s advisory committee on Western North Carolina recover, a bipartisan group of state and local officials in charge of Helene recovery goals, are pretty upset as well. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran discusses

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11:04

Why law enforcement says a month-long manhunt was...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/15

Law enforcement searched for Dominic Connelly for 47 days after they said he killed his grandmother, set fire to her home in Havelock, and then stole her car. The timeline had some community members wondering if the wait was worth the resources. We share why the Craven County Sheriff said it was, and will be in future cases.

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11:22

NC lawmakers considering ways to lower property taxes

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/12

Earlier this week, the North Carolina General Assembly announced a comittee to look into ways to lower property taxes. It's unusual, since property tax revenue stays in the cities and counties that collect those taxes. WRAL's Will Doran explains what this says about housing affordabilty in our state.

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9:15

NC legislators grill Chapel Hill-Carrboro school...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/11

A top North Carolina legislator yelled and threw a book Wednesday during a legislative hearing where lawmakers grilled Chapel Hill-Carrboro school officials about ignoring parts of the "Parents' Bill of Rights" law. That law limits discussion of gender identity among some of the state's youngest students. WRAL's Flynn Snyder was at the hearing and explains how school officials are responding.

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11:59

How NC's Lumbee tribe could actually get federal...

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/10

The Lumbee Tribe in the southeastern part of our state have been calling for federal recogition for as long as people have been fighting against it. A vote in Congress could finally make that recognition a reality. WRAL's Will Doran explains what will change if and when its approved.

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12:31

WRAL Investigates: Kids and access to unsecured guns

WRAL Daily Download ·

2025/12/09

At least nine North Carolina children were shot this year - with one very preventable cause: an unsecured gun. Four of those kids died. These stories are difficult to hear, but bring up important questions. WRAL Investigative reporter Sarah Krueger looks into who has been charged in these cases, what kind of charges they face and what is the state doing to prevent these deaths.

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