WRAL Daily Download

This show aired on February 9, 2023, but there’s no doubt that many of us are still apprehensive when we have to head to the DMV. Wait times continue to be a concern at North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles. 5 On Your Side’s Keely Arthur joins us to break down what she found at the state’s DMV and what’s causing the delays. Plus: Tips to make your experience move faster.

https://www.wral.com/story/what-s-causing-long-dmv-lines-a-number-of-things-including-you/20703544/

Mike Krzyzewski talks about the Final Four, his last game in Cameron Indoor Stadium, and his new dog, Coach, with WRAL’s Debra Morgan in part two of her in-depth interview with the coaching legend.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/coach-k-discusses-his-purpose-in-retirement-how-he-s-lending-his-coaching-talents-now/20696376/

This interview originally aired in January of 2023, long after he coached his last season. But he will forever be an icon in college basketball. Love him, or not, former Duke Men’s Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski has been a fixture in the Triangle for decades. With his retirement last year, our local basketball landscape experienced the end of an era -- but retirement has been a new beginning for Coach K. In part one of this two-part special, Coach K talks with WRAL’s Debra Morgan about family, watching Duke basketball, and using his leadership skills in new ways.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/coach-k-discusses-his-purpose-in-retirement-how-he-s-lending-his-coaching-talents-now/20696376/

This episode originally aired on January 20, 2023, but it’s a trend that continues. As Raleigh’s skyline fills with cranes that are busy building new high-rises, some of the old flavor that many people grew up with is disappearing. WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah takes us on a trip down memory lane to take stock in what is vanishing to make way for progress.

https://www.wral.com/losing-history-8-iconic-places-that-changed-forever-in-raleigh-last-year/20646793/

This show originally aired in December 2022, but trying to understand the rules of recycling never gets outdated. Most of us want to be better stewards of the planet we live on, but recycling rules can be confusing and can vary by municipality. WRAL reporter Travis Fain breaks it all down for us (pardon the pun), walking us through what can be recycled, what the rules are and he tells us what happens to all the stuff after it leaves our homes.

https://www.wral.com/there-s-always-a-shoe-what-to-and-not-to-recycle-in-the-triangle/20628455/

Lawmakers are considering provisions that would help UNC Health and Atrium Health, already some of the industry's biggest players, expand. The Federal Trade Commission has raised concerns about competition. WRAL state government reporter Travis Fain explains how the effort could affect the health care landscape in the state - and your medical bills. 

Amanda Mullen was in a Wilson County courtroom asking for a domestic violence protective order. She says she had no choice but to bring her ten-month old baby with her because she is exclusively breastfed. Mullen says she was shocked when the judge verbally chastised her in front of everyone for bringing the baby to court. She says she was humiliated and felt very vulnerable in front of her abuser. The rules in North Carolina about having children in the courtroom are not very clear. As a result, the decision of whether children are allowed generally falls to the individual judges. In this episode, Mullen shares her emotional experience with us and what she did as a result.

After recording this episode, we received the following message from NC District Court Judge, Wayne Boyette, “It would be improper for me to comment on this matter at this time. After reviewing the file, I noted that the case was continued. So, it is not over but rather pending litigation. It is also my understanding Ms. Mullen may have filed a complaint with Judicial Standards, and it would not be appropriate for me to comment on a possible Judicial Standards complaint publicly.”

With a coastline of more than 300 miles that attracts more than 12 million visitors per year, North Carolina has its hands full when it comes to dealing with water emergencies. Only 17 of our state’s beaches have lifeguards. Our WRAL Investigates team reached out to agencies who employ emergency responders along the coast to see if they have enough people to handle the summer crowds. In this episode, senior producer Randall Kerr fills us in on what his team found.

We started the month of June speaking with a Raleigh business owner about what the Pride movement means to him, and how it has allowed him to thrive both personally and professionally. In this episode, as Pride month comes to an end, WRAL’s Hidden History reporter Heather Leah shares the history of the Pride movement in Raleigh and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the original businesses that created the first safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. 

https://www.wral.com/story/secret-codes-and-blackened-windows-remembering-raleigh-s-lgbtqia-history/19728510/

This week a new abortion law will go into effect in North Carolina which tightens restrictions unless a federal judge blocks them. This comes after the GOP-controlled legislature overrode the governor’s veto of the controversial bill last month. Some of the biggest changes include the measure that restricts abortion to just 12 weeks—that’s down from 20 weeks—and new hoops that women seeking abortions will need to jump through. WRAL state government reporter Travis Fain fills us in on last-minute changes that lawmakers are including in the bill and explains what it means to the Republican majority in North Carolina.