Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

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.

Web story: https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-city-council-possible-leaf-pickup-changes-discussion-april2025/

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.