WRAL Daily Download

A Durham father is going viral on TikTok after his daughter captured an emotional moment at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Levys Morales immigrated to the United States 21 years ago and had not seen his parents since. That changed last month. WRAL's Meghan Glova shares the story that has now reached about 7 million people.

An exclusive WRAL News Poll provides a clearer picture of where voters stand in this battleground state just two months before the general election. WRAL State Government reporter Will Doran breaks down surprising findings about top-of-the-ticket races. He also gives an update on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s legal battle with state elections officials.

The UNC Institute of Marine Sciences has been tracking sharks for decades! Our team got in on the action. WRAL Investigates Senior Producer Randall Kerr shares his experience in Morehead City.

Immigration and border security are top issues for voters in the upcoming election. And some Republicans say the Biden administration’s policies have essentially turned North Carolina into a border state. WRAL PolitiFact reporter Paul Specht reviewed state records to check claims on how immigration is impacting crime, schools, and the state’s social safety net.

A tragic school shooting in Georgia this week killed four people, including two students and two teachers. It gets you thinking, how do schools in our area keep students safe? WRAL's Heidi Kirk provides perspective from Nash County, where the school board is renegotiating its agreement between local law enforcement and school resource officers.

Fayetteville mother Avantae Deven is awaiting trial, accused of murdering her two adopted children. In a recording revealed Only On WRAL, a family member confesses to helping dismember one of the children's bodies. WRAL's Chris Lovingood explains how he got that recording and what it tells us about the case. WARNING: The details of this episode may be disturbing to some listeners.

Men and women seen riding in the motorcycle escorts and holding the flag lines during veteran and service member funerals belong to a volunteer group called the Patriot Guard. Many are veterans themselves dedicated to helping military families grieve with honor. WRAL's Grace Holland introduces you to two local leaders in the organization for whom service and remembrance are virtues.

For months, former President Donald Trump was leading the presidential race in North Carolina. But in recent weeks, he’s lost ground. Part of it has to do with Kamala Harris entering the race and energizing Democrats. But some Republicans say GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson could be weighing down Trump. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why.

We finally heard from the new CEO of Holly Hill Hospital, the Raleigh mental health facility at the center of multiple WRAL investigations. It comes just days after Holly Hill announced a new collaboration with the Raleigh Police Department. WRAL Enterprise Executive Producer Ashley Talley shares what we learned during an unexpected interview with Leigh Holson.