Ancestry Coverage

5 On Your Side shares result realties with at-home DNA test kits
About 20 percent of Americans have taken a genetic test, perhaps with the hope of finding answers about their family origins or potential health problems.

WRAL reporter traces family tree to NC's first black senator
For African-Americans, researching African American genealogy can be a challenge, but when WRAL reporter Nia Harden's mother began exploring their family tree, Harden connected with her deep North Carolina roots and found she had an ancestry of heroes.

WRAL's Nia Harden discovers a North Carolina hero in her family tree
For African-Americans, researching African American genealogy can be a challenge, but when WRAL reporter Nia Harden's mother began exploring their family tree, Harden connected with her deep North Carolina roots and found she had an ancestry of heroes.

Tom Hanks discovers he's related to Mister Rogers
The Oscar-winner portrays the beloved TV personality in the film, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." The movie hits theaters in the U.S. on November 22.

Tom Hanks just found out he's related to Mister Rogers
Tom Hanks is taking getting into character to a whole new level. He's actually related to one.

Bill Leslie: Shaking the Family Tree
Shaking the family tree for information can yield some wild results.

Bill Leslie: The Great Tree
What are your favorite family names and unusual stories of ancestors?

Genealogy apps make it easy to uncover your past
With all the focus on family during the holiday season, many experts say it's important to focus on your family tree and several free genealogy apps can help.