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 journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.
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RSS FeedMost NC school systems and charter schools say they don’t have the money to replace the laptops once they break down. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains why.
Northern Wake County leaders want to use tolls to pay for the widening of a stretch of U.S. 1 between Raleigh and Wake Forest. But state lawmakers are trying to shut down that plan, saying they’re trying to protect commuters from added costs. Local officials say lawmakers’ effort to block tolls could delay the work by decades, increasing commute times for people who rely on the road. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the debate.
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.
Wake County teachers earn less on average than their peers in comparable southeastern metropolitan areas, a WRAL News data analysis shows. That’s despite a recent state budget that drastically boosted early career teacher pay and provided more modest pay increases for more experienced teachers.
WRAL’s Destinee Patterson and Emily Walkenhorst talk through the salary gap and how this impacts your kids. Here’s their conversation.
North Carolina Republicans plan to replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot as soon as next week following the incumbent’s decision Wednesday to end his reelection campaign, party leaders said Wednesday.
Edwards on Wednesday withdrew from the race for his 11th Congressional District seat — an announcement that came two days after the U.S. House Ethics Committee recommended he be sanctioned after releasing a report that alleged he harassed two aides.
WRAL state government reporter Paul Specht and Louis Fernandez speak through what led to this decision and how North Carolina republicans move forward.
Scott Mason introduces us to a family rescuing their ancestral home in Wilson County. He also visits the Ol' Moose store in Edgecombe County.
NC lawmakers agree that legal hemp products have been too widely available. But they can't agree on how to limit them, leaving gummies, beverages and other edibles easy to purchase for all ages. WRAL State Capitol Reporters Will Doran and Carolina Yaffa break down the debate.
The number of new Cyclospora infections is going down in North Carolina. The state has seen more than 800 cases so far this year. WRAL health reporter Grace Hayba talks through where things are trending and what experts say you need to know about the current state of cyclospora.
5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur speaks with WRAL News+ Anchor Elizabeth Holmes about how you can save up to $300 on back-to-school necessities for college students, plus secret student discounts and what's worth getting second-hand.
University of North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on administrative leave on Monday morning. Now an investigation is underway due to "concerns behind allegations" that led to Lombardi being put on leave. We've heard this week from university leaders, including chancellor Lee Roberts and athletics director Steve Newmark.
In this week's edition of On the Record, WRAL sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy sits down with Louis Fernandez to discuss what we've learned, how this impacts the university, the football team and Bill Belichick, and how this could all end.