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Breaking news, local investigations, national headlines, weather and sports from North Carolina based WRAL News, an NBC affiliate in Raleigh N.C. Daily newscasts uploaded six times a day on weekdays and once a day on weekends.

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Latest Episodes

7PM News on WRAL - Friday, April 10, 2026

6PM News on WRAL - Friday, April 10, 2026

Noon News on WRAL - Friday, April 10, 2026

8AM News on WRAL - Friday, April 10, 2026

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Recent Guests

Christina Cook
North Carolina native, NC State graduate, Artemis II astronaut
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Episode: 6AM News on WRAL - Thursday, April 2, 2026
Sean Gallagher
WRAL reporter
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Episode: Noon News on WRAL - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Justin Gainey
New head coach for NC State Wolf Pack basketball
NC State University
Episode: 6AM News on WRAL - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Will Dorn
Political expert
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Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense (guest)
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Episode: 8AM News on WRAL - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dan Cain
Correspondent reporting from Pentagon briefing
WRAL News
Episode: 8AM News on WRAL - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Kristen Severance
WRAL documentary investigator
WRAL
Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Nitsan Arad
Researcher at Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Alex Littlehales
Five on Your Side reporter
WRAL
Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Hosts

Ken Smith
Anchor and reporter with a focus on local news.
Michelle McConnachie
Co-anchor and news presenter with strong coverage of local issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
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    The trailers in the back parking lot of Broughton have been there since my junior year there and that was almost 20 years ago.

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    Oak City Native
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  • Love local news but hate the inconsistency

    I enjoy listening to the news broadcast as a podcast. And I appreciate the daily news brief when the full episode is not available. I do wish the daily news brief included the weather forecast for the day.

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    xdwidx
    United States2 years ago
  • Why the delay?

    But why is it a day behind? Who wants to listen to day-old news. It used to be that new episodes were updated within an hour after they aired, but now it’s about 24 hours later. Can someone fix this?

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    A new fan of Italo
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  • Episode

    I love news especially local news. The 0430 news cast always have play issues and the 6am news is always a day behind. As for the overall podcast I enjoy listening.

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    Semaj1203
    United States6 years ago
  • I live it

    I love it

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Positive remarks highlight the ability to keep up to date with breaking news, especially for those who cannot watch live broadcasts.
Some users express dissatisfaction with delays in the new episodes being made available, wishing for more timely updates.
Overall, feedback suggests a strong interest in local news with a desire for improvements in episode availability.
Listeners appreciate the convenience of accessing local news while on the go, particularly enjoying fewer commercials.

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Noon News on WRAL - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Q: What happened in the abduction case?
Authorities located the child safely in Durham after an overnight search; the suspect, the child's father, faced felony abduction and misdemeanor child abuse charges and was in custody.
Noon News on WRAL - Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Q: What are the changes being made to Wake County EMS?
Wake County EMS is implementing new response protocols that prioritize emergency calls based on severity.
Noon News on WRAL - Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Q: What is happening at Millbrook High School?
The school is on a code red lockdown due to a potential threat, and all students are reported safe.
7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, February 19, 2026
Q: Are there lots of pieces to this puzzle here regarding Stiegel's situation?
Yes, the police chief mentioned that many challenges complicate the investigation, particularly because the documents related to the investigation were released about a decade ago, which makes it difficult to ascertain what actually transpired.
7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, February 19, 2026
Q: Why is the town of Cary paying the $195,000 severance to the outgoing city manager?
Cary must pay out that severance as it was part of Stiegel's contract, and doing so can help keep Cary clear of any legal trouble with him.

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What is WRAL Newscasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around breaking news, local investigations, and significant national headlines, focusing specifically on events affecting North Carolina. The episodes cover a diverse range of topics including weather updates, local governance issues, educational announcements, and more serious matters such as health care challenges and criminal incidents. Unique to this offering is the frequency of uploads, ensuring that listeners have access to timely news with multiple episodes available daily during weekdays and one on weekends, providing a comprehensive overview of regional and national events.

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Recent guests on WRAL Newscasts include:

1. Christina Cook
2. Sean Gallagher
3. Justin Gainey
4. Will Dorn
5. Pete Hegseth
6. Dan Cain
7. Kristen Severance
8. Nitsan Arad

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