Episodios

  • 5 On Your Side: Doorbell cameras for safety
    Apr 2 2026

    Consumer Reports evaluated dozens of doorbell camera models, looking at video quality, response time and data security. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur speaks with WRAL Digital Producer Jaylin Jones about what happens to video that gets recorded, where it's stored, and how easily police can depend on the prodcut.

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    10 m
  • An on-the-ground perspective as Artemis II prepares to launch for the Moon
    Apr 1 2026

    Four astronauts--including a woman from North Carolina--are set to take off for the Moon on Wednesday aboard Artemis II. Nasa Ambassador Tony Rice is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to cover the first Moon mission in 53 years. WRAL's Louis Fernandez spoke to him about this historic mission.

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    14 m
  • 5 On Your Side: Lead found in many protein powders; experts urge whole foods for protein
    Mar 31 2026

    As high-protein diets surge in popularity, a Consumer Reports investigation found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, raising questions about supplement safety. The good news: Consumer Reports’ nutrition team says many tasty foods pack a protein punch without the risk of heavy metals.

    A recent CR investigation that found lead in more than two-thirds of the protein powders tested. In two plant-based powders, lead levels were about 12 to 16 times higher than what experts consider safe for a single day.

    WRAL's Keely Arthur and Jaylin Jones talk through what you should know before leaning to heavily on protein powders.

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    13 m
  • What Phil Berger's loss tells us about election integrity — plus what’s next
    Mar 30 2026

    North Carolina elections officials faced intense scrutiny over recounts in the Republican primary between state Sen. Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.

    WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Doran break down what we learned about the accuracy of elections in North Carolina — and the processes to verify the count.

    They also break down what comes next for state budget negotiations and other big policy debates that could dominate the rest of 2026.

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    24 m
  • Why crypto currency scams are getting harder to spot
    Mar 27 2026

    Crypto scams are surging because they're getting more sophisticated. Bank or retirement accounts are getting drained and the money is hard to trace and get back. WRAL's Randall Kerr explains what you need to watch out for.

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    14 m
  • N.C.'s most powerful Republican loses a primary by 23 votes. What's next?
    Mar 26 2026

    State Senate Leader Phil Berger loses to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in a GOP primary for the Triad-area. Berger has been a constant in the State Senate and had great control over state legislative measures for years. How will the loss impact N.C. politics? Will Doran and Paul Specht share what this means going forward for the party and for North Carolinians.

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    17 m
  • WRAL Meteorologist explains history of earthquakes in North Carolina
    Mar 25 2026

    A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit Western North Carolina Monday evening near the Macon-Jackson County line. Damage causing earthquakes are very rare in North Carolina but the state has seen a few memorable and powerful quakes. WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth explains the largely forgotten history.

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    12 m
  • Pollen count is on the rise! What's making the season last longer?
    Mar 24 2026

    Pollen counts are on the rise, you might have seen plenty of it sticking on surfaces outside in North Carolina. It's only going to get worse, and it's likely to stick around longer this season too.

    WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell and digital producer Jaylin Jones talk through why it's hitting so hard.

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    8 m