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.
Former President Jimmy Carter has long been known for his volunteerism, including building homes with the organization Habitat for Humanity. North Carolina resident Nancy Massey has been on fifteen Habitat for Humanity building missions over the years. Back in August 2001, she was on a Habitat site in South Korea, when former President Carter, his wife Rosalynn and the founder of Habitat for Humanity showed up to help build an apartment complex. She remembers, this was no photo-op. Mr. Carter knew how to swing a hammer, and did so even in the intense heat of summer. After that experience, Nancy also visited Plains, Georgia where she attended Mr. Carter’s Sunday school class. In this episode taped in March, 2023, WRAL anchor and reporter Ken Smith shares his interview with Massey.
Apostles Church in Raleigh has welcomed about 25 people who came to the U.S. after the Taliban took over. In the last week, they got an email from the Department of Homeland Security informing them that their temporary protection in the country is expiring. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to one man about his story.
Internet was restored for about a dozen DMV offices that lost connection--the latest issue to cause long wait times. Last week the NCDMV announced 42 more offices will now open as 50 other offices were already extending hours. WRAL Carly Haynes explains what the outage meant for people waiting.
Republicans who control the North Carolina General Assembly say they’ve been encouraged by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s willingness to work together on Helene relief and other topics. It’s a contrast from his predecessor, they say. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says human remains found late last year have now been identified as 29-year-old Caitlin Hodges who went missing in July.Hoges was living with her boyfriend in Goldsboro at the time of her disappearance. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to Hodges' sister and friend about the investigation.
A new national study projects that more than two-thirds of North Carolina's counties could lose home value over the next few decades due to climate change. North Carolina has alread experienced firsthand the rising costs tied to weather events. WRAL Climate Reporter Liz McLaughlin explains how homeowners can prepare their homes.
People living in Raleigh could see changes to the city's leaf pickup program.
Raleigh leaders met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to leaf pickups due to the city's increasing population, which has led to increased demand.
WRAL reporter Shaun Gallagher spoke with WRAL's Mark Bergin to discuss the changes city leaders are considering.
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.
Thousands of North Carolina voters could soon have their 2024 ballots thrown out after a state Court of Appeals ruling Friday. The case could flip another seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court to Republicans months after the election. WRAL's Will Doran explains where the case goes from here.