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Raleigh
Raleigh, United States
Weather
WRAL News
North Carolina
Gas Prices
Drought
Raleigh, North Carolina
Medicaid
Garner
Artemis II
Iran War
Rocky Mount
Duke Energy
Parkway Sleep Health Centers
Chapel Hill
Severe Weather
Durham
Durham, United States
Drought In North Carolina

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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7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Brandon Giggling
President of Parkway Sleep Health Centers
Parkway Sleep Health Centers
Episode: 6AM News on WRAL - Friday, May 8, 2026
Wiley Nickell
Wake County's next district attorney, advocating for more prosecutors
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Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Dr. Lulu Zhao
Physician, Cleveland Clinic expert on menopause
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: Noon News on WRAL - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Amantia Kennedy
Menopause specialist with WakeMed
WakeMed
Episode: 6AM News on WRAL - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Dr. Brian Miller
Physician ( Johns Hopkins Hospital ) who advises Congress on Medicare; on the WRAL state health plan interview
Johns Hopkins Hospital / State Health Plan
Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Arlee Harris
Executive Director, Strawberry Festival organizer
Central Park School for Children
Episode: Noon News on WRAL - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Dr. Patricia Norris
Animal Welfare Director for the state
North Carolina state government
Episode: Noon News on WRAL - Thursday, April 30, 2026
James Comey
Former FBI Director
Federal Government
Episode: Noon News on WRAL - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Sean Gallagher
WRAL News reporter conducting live interviews
WRAL News
Episode: Noon News on WRAL - Tuesday, April 28, 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 32 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
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    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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

8AM News on WRAL - Friday, May 8, 2026
Q: What should people know about menopause replacement therapy?
Menopause replacement therapy is a medical option with potential benefits for symptom relief; however, social media can spread misinformation, so listeners should consult healthcare professionals like menopause specialists to understand risks, forms (hormone vs non-hormone), and personal suitability.
6PM News on WRAL - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Q: What happens when you stop taking GLP-1 medications, and why does weight regain feel inevitable for some people?
The body defends the higher weight and hunger signaling that followed the weight loss, so even after stopping GLP-1s, hunger hormones can remain elevated and weight may rebound, making long-term weight maintenance challenging.
7PM News on WRAL - Monday, March 30, 2026
Q: What is the proposed rate increase and its timeline?
The proposal would raise Duke Energy rates by 18% over the next two years, with discussions currently underway in Raleigh and a public meeting.
8AM News on WRAL - Monday, March 30, 2026
Q: What is the latest update on the Terminal 1 evacuation at RDU?
Passengers were evacuated due to an anonymous threat, lines were long but the all-clear came around 6 a.m., and operations returned to normal with police and TSA presence ongoing.
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.

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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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2. Wiley Nickell
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4. Amantia Kennedy
5. Dr. Brian Miller
6. Arlee Harris
7. Dr. Patricia Norris
8. James Comey

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