Keely Arthur

1 week ago | wral.com | Keely Arthur

There's a formula to this scam. These videos include someone making an impassioned plea to support an older adult's business or animal shelter by buying a product. but the stories these videos depict are fake and it's not clear where your money is really going. Five On Your Side's Keely Arthur spoke with George Tsaftarides, a 70-year-old tailor who runs with his own shop with his wife and daughter in Ohio. His image is appearing in many of these videos.

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Keely Arthur

A local man had his surgery approved then denied. Frustrated, he contacted WRAL and just two days after 5 On Your Side intervened his surgery was approved. Pete Kenny knows the value of being able to move. The Wake County resident spends most of his time fixing things garbage disposals, fire alarms, even flooring. “I’m like the maintenance technician,” he said. “I do all the handyman work.”But when severe knee pain started to slow him down, Kenny knew he needed more than ice and ibuprofen.

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Keely Arthur

Millions of people rely on digital money transfer services to send funds to friends, family and businesses. When it works, the process is quick and seemingly straightforward. But what happens when a transfer goes awry? Karen Weber, of Raleigh, wasn't sure where to turn when her money transfer didn’t reach its intended destination. Weber took a scenic trip to Canada with a friend, who graciously covered most of the expenses.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Keely Arthur

North Carolina puts a value on every vehicle registered in the state and many people think the valuations are too high. A higher valuation means someone pays more in taxes. WRAL 5 On Your Side received a complaint from someone about their tax bill for a Kia SUV for purchased for $17,000 in March 2024. The American vehicle valuation and automative research company Kelley Blue Book estimates the person could now sell the same SUV for $15,610 in a private sale.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Keely Arthur

In a one-on-one interview with 5 WRAL On Your Side, newly appointed Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Paul Tine promised shorter wait times and fewer headaches for North Carolinians in need of DMV services. “It’s going to get better,” he said. “I wouldn’t be in the job if I didn’t believe I could make a serious impact.”Tine, a longtime resident of Dare County, is a former state representative and owner of Midgett Insurance Agency in Kitty Hawk.