WRAL Investigates Coverage

'It's a huge red flag': Durham Public Schools' thousands of fire safety violations have put kids' lives at risk

WRAL Investigates found 2,126 violations last year in Durham Public Schools.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Thousands of school fire safety violations are putting children's lives at risk

Thousands of school fire safety violations are putting children at risk. WRAL Investigates examined hundreds of documents and found the schools with the most violations.

WRAL Investigates: Chases by Highway Patrol surge; some question vague policies

The Highway Patrol reports 13 people were seriously hurt and seven people died in pursuits in 2022, including two innocent passengers involved in a crash in Johnston County in May.

Pursuits by NC state troopers skyrocket 130% in four years; expert questions vague policy

The number of pursuits initiated by the North Carolina Highway Patrol has more than doubled in the last four years -- from 454 chases in 2019 to 1,061 last year -- and the agency has been unable to pinpoint specific reasons for the dramatic increase.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

'Neglect, mismanagement and lack of proper credentialing': Durham Co. chief fire marshal accuses DPS employees of falsifying fire alarm reports for years

In emails obtained Thursday by WRAL Investigates, Durham County Chief Fire Marshal Jason Shepherd raised concerns about Durham Public Schools leaders for "providing, falsifying and copying multiple years of internal fire alarm reports."

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

NC teams, venues now want their own sports gambling licenses -- a change from previous legislation

State lawmakers are expected to consider more legislation to legalize online sports gambling in North Carolina. How the state allocates licenses could be one of the debates.

Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter

Future of online sports betting in NC gets new twist

A big win for your team could mean a big payday for you. WRAL Investigates how legal online sports betting in North Carolina could be changing in a major way.

Accusers want Durham gymnastics coach to register as sex offender

A Durham County superior court judge has ruled prosecutors have the legal authority to withdraw a plea deal offered to the former owner of Bull City Gymnastics, paving the way for a new deal or a trial in the case that alleges sexual touching of four young female athletes.

Accusers in Durham gymnastics abuse case want coach to register as sex offender

A Durham County superior court judge has ruled prosecutors have the legal authority to withdraw a plea deal offered to the former owner of Bull City Gymnastics, paving the way for a new deal or a trial in the case that alleges sexual touching of four young female athletes.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Raleigh homicides increase 49% in 2022 compared to previous year, city launches gun violence prevention program

Raleigh police said there were 49 homicide victims in 2022 compared to 33 the year before.

Raleigh homicides increased 49% in 2022 compared to year before, data shows

Raleigh police said there were 49 homicide victims in 2022 compared to 33 the year before.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Expert talks 'rapid expansion' of outlaw motorcycle gangs in US

Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association Executive Director Steve Cook discussed the expansion of motorcycle gangs. It comes after sources told WRAL Investigates about the role of motorcycle gangs in a New Year's Day shooting in Raleigh.

'Like organized crime on wheels': Expert details expansion of outlaw motorcycle gangs in US

Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association Executive Director Steve Cook discussed the expansion of motorcycle gangs. It comes after sources told WRAL Investigates about the role of motorcycle gangs in a New Year's Day shooting in Raleigh.

WRAL Staff

North Carolina buyer risks and rights with 'title in transit'

A change in North Carolina law gave dealers wiggle room on securing titles and tags, but WRAL Investigates found that it can put some car buyers in a predicament.

WRAL Investigates: Buyer beware if you're in the market for a car

A change in state law gave dealers wiggle room on securing titles and tags, but WRAL Investigates found that it can put some car buyers in a predicament.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Fact-checking Duke Energy's forecast claim for Christmas Eve blackouts

WRAL Investigates looked into whether Duke Energy's forecasting was accurate leading up to last month's rolling blackouts.

Was Duke Energy's forecasting accurate? Questions remain after Christmas Eve blackouts

WRAL Investigates looked into whether Duke Energy's forecasting was accurate leading up to last month's rolling blackouts.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Duke Energy leaders respond to rolling blackout backlash

On Tuesday, Duke Energy leaders apologized to customers and explained what caused rolling blackouts that left half a million people without power over Christmas weekend.

Technology, equipment failures prolonged blackouts on Christmas Eve

Duke Energy leaders on Tuesday apologized to customers and explained what caused rolling blackouts that left half 500,000 people without power over Christmas weekend.

Duke Energy apologizes to customers, says demand for electricity led to rolling Christmas Eve blackouts

Duke Energy on Tuesday apologized to customers and explained what caused rolling blackouts that left half a million people without power over Christmas weekend.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter and Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Many of Durham's gun thefts are preventable crimes

Many of Durham's gun thefts are preventable crimes

Stolen guns from cars put further strain on Durham Police

When guns are stolen in Durham, the story doesn't stop there. Sgt. Michael Beal of the DPD discusses how these stolen guns affect the work in a short staffed department

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Raleigh combatting homelessness: City puts $525K into temporary housing program

The city of Raleigh is planning to spend $250,000 on a new program to curb the number of people experiencing homelessness.

$31,000 hotel bill: Raleigh woman among unhoused residents who seek relief from new city program

The city of Raleigh is planning to spend $250,000 on a new program to curb the number of people experiencing homelessness.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

North Carolina's middle ground: Death penalty is legal, but no one has been executed since 2006

North Carolina hasn't executed anyone since 2006, when lawsuits put executions here on hold.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter