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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

8AM News on WRAL - Thursday, December 25, 2025

6AM News on WRAL - Thursday, December 25, 2025

4:30AM News on WRAL - Thursday, December 25, 2025

7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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Recent Guests

Whitney Toon
Mother of a shooting victim expressing grief
Episode: 4:30AM News on WRAL - Monday, December 22, 2025
John Lowry
Chairman of the Lumbee tribe
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Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Ali Kalibar
WRAL reporter giving updates on a shooting incident
WRAL News
Episode: 4:30AM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Mark Lockhart
Director of the Durham County Office of Emergency Services
Durham County Office of Emergency Services
Episode: 8AM News on WRAL - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Darvin Moore
Fire Chief, City of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount Fire Department
Episode: 8AM News on WRAL - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
David Hess
Chief of Police in Roxborough
Roxborough Police Department
Episode: 6AM News on WRAL - Friday, December 5, 2025
Tara Clinkscales
Featured performer at the lighting event and Broadway actress
Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Chandler James
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Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Destiny Patterson
WRAL Reporter
WRAL News
Episode: 7PM News on WRAL - Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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 27 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A new fan of Italo
    United States5 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Semaj1203
    United States5 years ago
  • I live it

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    all the nicknames are taken314
    United States5 years ago
  • Convenient way to stay up to date

    I am a big podcast listener, and now I can catch up on the news while I exercise or am commuting. And there are fewer commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UNCJC
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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

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7PM News on WRAL - Monday, December 15, 2025
Q: What are some of the reasons the town lined up?
The town had concerns including over-the-top spending, inadequate financial reporting, and a lack of transparency.
7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Q: Paul, thank you so much for joining us. First question I have is, why were state lawmakers so frustrated with this school district?
Lawmakers were frustrated because the school district was not adopting the full provisions of the Parents' Bill of Rights, particularly regarding parental notification about students' pronouns.
7PM News on WRAL - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Q: Heidi, I'm wondering earlier this year, the board made other cuts to save money. What was the first thing to go?
The first thing to go was the heat and air conditioning set points in the school district to keep costs down.
7PM News on WRAL - Thursday, December 11, 2025
Q: Why was the Carey town manager put on leave?
The situation regarding the town manager's leave remains unclear, with many rumors but no definitive answers from the town.
7PM News on WRAL - Friday, December 5, 2025
Q: How does a power outage cause damage to appliances?
Duke Energy explained that sagging power lines made contact, causing the outage, which may have resulted in damages, although the specifics are unclear.

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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. Whitney Toon
2. John Lowry
3. Ali Kalibar
4. Mark Lockhart
5. Darvin Moore
6. David Hess
7. Tara Clinkscales
8. Chandler James

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