WRAL Investigates Coverage

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

Randall Kerr, WRAL Investigates producer

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

Grocery store prices are up and so are company profits. WRAL Investigates why you're paying more while executives make more than ever.

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

On Monday, lawyers representing 14 people said they filed a lawsuit to seek the release of body camera footage from Officer Mark Oakley. Oakley was under investigation by the North Carolina SBI for improper use of force.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

Jacobey Gooch was arrested in Craven County - near the New Bern area - after deputies there say he led them on a chase, threw large amounts of drugs from the car, and even tried to assault them. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger has reported on the group's troubles for years as it continues to get millions in taxpayer dollars.

City of Durham settles lawsuit over police chase

Brooke Lyn Maynard - an off-duty detention officer - was a 24-year-old single mom when a suspect trying to flee police crashed into her car. The city paid $2.25 million to settle with her daughter, who was only 4 years old when Maynard died.

In first settlement of its kind, city of Durham pays more than $2 million in police chase lawsuit

Brooke Lyn Maynard - an off-duty detention officer - was a 24-year-old single mom when a suspect trying to flee police crashed into her car. The city paid $2.25 million to settle with her daughter, who was only 4 when Maynard died.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

$910 on tequila, interviews with football players: Documents detail events before and after crash that killed UNC student

Investigators found violations at two bars linked to the deadly Jan. 21 crash that killed Molly Rotunda, a sophomore at the University North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates reporter

Student shot at NC Central dorm, suspects identified, university says

One student told WRAL News that the shooter and victim were both students, but police have not confirmed that information.

Monica Casey, WRAL reporter

182 violations in one year for troubled Durham apartment building; frustrations mount for tenants

A list of 182 violations, including bedrooms not having smoke detectors, water leak damage in carpet and ceilings, a trash chute full of trash, gnats and flies, and issues with roaches, is linked to JFK Towers apartment complex in north Durham.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates reporter

Years-long JFK Towers turmoil pushes residents to breaking point

"Something has to be done," Joshua Allen said. "Or this place is going to be sheer hell. That's what's going to happen."

WRAL Investigates a Durham apartment complex with roaches, sewage and 182 violations in a year

A look inside a Durham apartment complex reveals roaches, broken elevators and backed-up sewage. WRAL Investigates found the complex had more than 180 violations noted by the city in just one year! Sarah Krueger details what she uncovered through records requests and how tenants are continuing their fight for better conditions.

911 dispatchers working from home: Could it come to the Triangle?

Nationally and locally, 911 centers continue to struggle to recruit employees. As of March 8, 21% of the call taker/dispatcher positions in the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center are vacant, according to a City spokesperson.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

WRAL Investigates the possibility of remote 911 dispatchers

How would you feel if your next call to 911 was answered by someone thousands of miles away from inside their home? WRAL Investigates how dispatchers are working remotely and if it could happen here.

State to give back control of child welfare services of Nash Social Services, documents show

More than six months after the state took over child welfare services at the Nash County Department of Social Services, the state announced it would transfer control back to Nash DSS on Thursday.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter

Using AI, new technology aims to detect guns before they get into schools

A new technology called Omnilert uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect guns on school campuses.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

AI technology can detect guns at NC schools

A new technology called Omnilert uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect guns on school campuses.

'A drastic change': NC law enforcement sees surge in drivers impaired by drugs

Law enforcement in North Carolina are seeing an increase in drivers who are impaired by drugs.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Driving under influence of drugs is a growing problem in NC

WRAL Investigates a surge of drugged driving on our roads, from marijuana, and illegal narcotics, to prescription drugs. And the problem police have at traffic stops when someone appears under the influence.

After UNC shooting, universities see uptick in safety training

WRAL Investigates found requests for voluntary active shooter training at have seen a dramatic increase.

After UNC shooting, local universities see uptick in active shooter training participation

WRAL Investigates found requests for voluntary active shooter training at have seen a dramatic increase.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Science of sports betting: WRAL Investigates the odds of winning

North Carolina is set to legalize online sports betting on March 11, generating excitement and concerns about gambling addiction.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

The science of sports betting 🏈 WRAL Investigates your odds of winning.

WRAL Investigates the science of sports betting and your odds of winning. Experts break sports betting in North Carolina, from how to place a bet, to your best chances to beat the house.

Emails show confusion, frustration amid Durham Public Schools' payment issues

Emails obtained by WRAL Investigates show confusion and frustration among Durham school board members, even before the public outcry regarding the school system's months-long pay crisis. WRAL got access to the 400 pages of emails through a public records request.

Internal emails show confusion, frustration among Durham school board members leading up to pay crisis

Emails obtained by WRAL Investigates show confusion and frustration among Durham school board members, even before the public outcry regarding the school system's months-long pay crisis. WRAL got access to the 400 pages of emails through a public records request.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

'It would shock people': Recently retired investigator offers insight into gangs in Raleigh area

"I would say probably in the last five to seven years, the majority of violent crime is linked [to gangs] somehow," a recently-retired gang investigator told WRAL News.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates reporter