ofspri ve ro what >>> we sent monica laliberte out the clear any confusion. what do you know about wral? >> i know it's raleigh station, it's been here like forever. >> if we show this picture, how it relates to wral, does it mean anything to you? >> yes. peacock, symbol for nbc, means wral is going to be an affiliate. >> everything wral does on tv, and in the community, will stay the same. is going to be where? >> on nbc. >> how about the tarheel traveler? >> the tarheel traveler will definitely be on nbc. >> okay. >> great program, too, by the way. >> the wral azalea gardens are staying put, so is coats for the children , the phone banks to help you and our people. >> they are on wral now, come monday. >> they will all be on wral on nbc. >> let's go to the videotape. >> if football friday is on wral, where is it going to be once nbc joins us? >> on friday night, wral, on nbc. >> same goes for the tower lighting. the wral christmas parade, first night coverage. breaking news, you know it. investigations that impact you. >> what about 5 on your side. that's l

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. >>> we have already been through one bout of ice this coming up, monica laliberte, who did not slip and fall, i don't think, will help us prepare for the next round with testing of several devices that promise better traction. >>> and, a plan to help people dealing with contaminated water in our area. the assistance coming to lee >>> plus, the naacp's plan fo >>> it was just two weeks ago, just about two weeks ago, we were going to deal with this, the wintry mix that created slick roads, driveways, sidewalks, not a whole lot of snow, but it made walking a bit risky. >> it doesn't really take much. the problem? no traction. 5 on your side's monica laliberte shows us how to get a grip before the next wintry doubt. >> reporter: icy conditions are dangerous, just ask sue who slipped on ice and suffered a traumatic brain injury. >> i never thought that a couple of inches of ice would change my life that day, and that i would be where i am nine months later. >> reporter: she still has headaches, dizziness and vision problems. so, can devices like these that slip over your shoes really giv

. >>> also monica laliberte has restaurants by request. tonight's report includes a few violations and one popular spot with a perfect score. >>> as we go to break, a live look at downtown wilson, it's not snowing there now, you can see the snow on the trees and greg fishel will be back inenfostev tay i lucy. wosurp oh,y you'ust - a sandrs! n: ts amg! thag! (s) n: oe jok, wbettn yey. thaverya le f and, yea man: astiling raion. man:rey awfor tuesut tw isum day, 'ally bt! cky fofe. withou dollday, >>> we are channel 5 wral, nothing changes about that. same channel on your remote. >> you have to remember nbc programs will be on wral, starting february 29th. on monday the 29th, you will find nbc nightly news with lester holt. he stopped by to meet the staff. you will see more of our visit in them cooing days. if you have any questions about nbc joining wral, go to wral.com/nbc. >>> nbc is home to the olympics, that means the summer games will be here on wral. the international olympic committee is monitoring the zika outbreak, the president is

. >> 5 on your side's monica laliberte has some things to consider if you want to bring the gym to you. >> i have said this many times before. i do not do gyms because i do not do pde, public display of note that. [ laughter ] i like to run through neighborhoods, get on an elliptical in my house and no may be many of you prefer right? ellipticals and treadmills can cost thousands of dollars. so if you're spending the money make sure you get a quality machine. >> reporter: consumer reports treadmills and ellipticals as well as this, it's called an alternative motion machine. it is a relatively new type of exercise equipment that borrows concepts from the treadmill elliptical and stair stepper. testers assess everything from durability to how easy the machines are to use. motion machines take some pricey. really pricey. the one they liked most is precor adaptive motion trainer, a commercial machine that sells for almost $9000. the price alone might give your heart a workout, right? so, maybe opt for a treadmill. you first have to decide if you want one that is folding or non- folding. >>

i'm 5 on your side's monica laliberte, just ahead what the issue is with one of the most bizarre complaints talk about gross! a fra . >>> take 'gross, a woman found this in a bottle of brand new water, now consider most have us don't look at the bottle before we drink it from. what you're about to see will we get complaints about gross finds in food. this is one of the most bizarre . >> look closely, see that light colored glob on the cap and rim be larva. opened it up and look what's in there. i bought several cases and i bought more, be all the moths started coming in, it was a month before i figured it out. she traced the moths back to 8 cases of desandy bottled water. the bottles have larva. >> anything? there's a guy inside. again, we just broke the seal on that. >> right here, right on the very edge. there's a piece on if outside. the used by dates april, june, july of 2016. sam sob call -- sampson called the company. they said they would get on it. i want several from each and send you a pox. never got the box. she got a letter and coupons for four six packs. >> i want my money back

>> monica laliberte tells us why this is a great time to buy. >> do we need an excuse? deep discounts, retailers have big sales this time of year to clear she feel shelves for the new models. there are things to consider to find the right tv for you. big screens to watch the big game have never been cheaper. you can get a 65-inch, 1080p high-definition model for under $1000. they are still a great choice, there is not a rot of 4k content yet including the game. testers say to watch the super bowl, you will want a screen that is at least 50 inches. also important, a wide viewing angle. >> this is where an o la tv comes in handy. hd and u hd models have unlimited viewing angles and everyone in the room will get a great view no matter where they are sitting. >> reporter: a tv that can handle fast motion, without blurring. if you want the latest and greatest, check out an ultra hd o l.e.d. this 55-inch set from lg costs $3000, and one of consumer reports highest rated tvs. >> this offers everything you need to make your super bowl party a hit and u hd will help future proof

i just talked to monica laliberte who came in. she says she's with several times, not just on bridges, but the roads are slick in a lot of places. winter storm warning in effect until tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. foreperson and orange county. you will continue to need to watch for slick spots there. winter weather advisory for the southern counties, until 9:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. from the triangle area northward, slick conditions on the roads, and continuing freezing rain. at lunchtime, still below freezing. i still think the roads will be breezy -- freezing up until noon but by lunchtime, we should climb above freezing and you can feel comfortable about being safer on the roads. instead of temperatures dropping, they will climb. typically we worry about a refreeze into the morning hours but that won't be the case tonight. instead we warm up, but the rain continues and will be that coming up. bill and renee? >> thank you. you mentioned monica talking about one particularly bad stretch on gorman street. we're going to take you the

. >> those violation were found at some of your favorite places, monica laliberte has restaurants by request. >>> deputy who helped with an animal abuse investigation, adopts one of the dogs involved. the emotional reunion is next. >> destroyed in an instant. grandville. . >>> another blustery chilly day out there, there is hope for warmer air as we head in to the weekend, we have a pretty big range of forecast highs over the next 7 days, it may surprise you to find that most of those high temperatures are > da til wr om hit ite hot tite vy th's it in fo tha wo oducg p. cerage onthe gges onors. whatfe to ge neix . fterorninewrcontueo t y d ng to y,the th piwoinws a.mar, a th al roker e yost ror,gus trends polt e ur urofom 10 t:0a.teied onliter bje teshn d okg.e ing connti da anmoni labear ng calls onofhemoritee inrlewunliy nethheadbr yo st hgowhoranchne, e at fetees dein lled he ayinet thprs the esruinra lesionis wl ndon t hu hoofpre, is ac to wi tomi t nbc rasemoay mngthe to on ayre tce 30. llenillive wihedatanm odmae prido ofcatal t brll s bu qstgo to /n ita se hisinit, t e stg up

i just talked to monica laliberte who came in. she says she's with several times, not just on bridges, but the roads are slick in a lot of places. winter storm warning in effect until tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. foreperson and orange county. you will continue to need to watch for slick spots there. winter weather advisory for the southern counties, until 9:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. from the triangle area northward, slick conditions on the roads, and continuing freezing rain. at lunchtime, still below freezing. i still think the roads will be breezy -- freezing up until noon but by lunchtime, we should climb above freezing and you can feel comfortable about being safer on the roads. instead of temperatures dropping, they will climb. typically we worry about a but that won't be the case tonight. instead we warm up, but the rain continues and will be happy tomorrow morning, more on that coming up. bill and renee? >> thank you. you mentioned monica talking about one particularly bad stretch on gorman street. we're going to take you the

monica laliberte is here. >> this is a new push that parents need to pay attention to. based on latest tests, consumer reports is urging parents to carrier and in to a rear facing convertible seat at youn age.likelu facarrier best most convenient car seat tion. crassts unfoder bies to 1, facing convertible seat can provide more crash protection than aser the infant seats tested the dummy's head hit the t eir he1 inch from wmm e fablevthey n't oun tithcarrie them there until 2 year tion forsev moyear the other issustalling the seatey are . std mearmuch thrs d gap rated to chait ick fo65. u d gesafe seat consum rtwo seatbest buys, e en sure ride for $100 the costco so nara next for $45. both of those best buy seats are widely available including on website by wal-mart and amazon and to make sure that your seat is properly look for a car seat check up kids.org. that's one of the biggest problems with car seats is correctly. >> if you have any question, young parents, go by the sheriff's office, the police department, they are always or fire department, they are quickly wil

>> monica laliberte now is here to show us the quest for a good night's sleep is big business and more importantly, whether any of this works. >> that's the questions we want the answer to. pillow that belongs to one of our producer. concerns me why she is sleeping in the newsroom with a special pillow. mattresses and medication and spas. last year, combined we spent $40 billion hoping that something will help us sleep. the question, though, yes, are the gadgets great, or just gimmicks. >> feeling exhausted can be miserable. when promises are made, we are tempted. >> you get the best sleep of your life every single night and i guarantee it. >> reporter: the $60 my pillow promises deeper, longer rem sleep, no clinical studies to support it. how about the $150 sleep shepherd. it's a beanie with built in speakers, it claims to monitor brain waves and down out distractions. consumer reports says the be soothing. a consumer reports study shows white noise machines like this $50 mar pack dome ds, help most people who have tried them sleep better. that. apps like white noise and my noise let

. >> many people don't like the gift cards that they get. 5 on your side monica laliberte is here to talk about how to turn the unwanted cards into cash. >> here's the thing. gift cards are very big business, $32 billion a year and half of us received at least one over the holidays. i know i did and you both say you did and maybe another for a birthday, wedding, some other it's a store that you just don't shop. you do have options. don't let that money go to waste. you can trade gift cards for cash on one of many gift card exchange websites. consumer reports checked out four. >> these websites buy your cards and resell them. that means you get less, sometimes a lot less than they are worth at the store. >> a $100 toys r us gift card gets $80 at gift cards.com and $50 at monster gift card.com. >> we looked at 13 different store gift cards and found out gift cards gave us the most money back but it pays to shop around because it differs from site to site and card to card. >> you'll get more money from gift cards like popular retailers. all of the sites checked. another option did you k

>>> laliberte's -- piece. >>> and check out this plane landing in guam without the nose gear. you can see it creeping slower and slower to the ground. finally stops. no one was hurt. no smoke, no fire. and airport operations were not affected. >> that is impressive california involving a pony dressed as a unicorn. escaped twice from a children's birthday party. several drivers stopped to look at it. the pony made two daring escapes from a children's party. didn't get far the first time. but the second time, he was able to make a run for it, made it out to the road and avoided police for hours. >> oh, so sweet. >>> a california couple is celebrating 70 years ago as husband and wife. ed chavik is 93, florence is 91. they med in chicago in the 40s and love to tell about the story when they connected in a row boat. ed was away fighting world war ii and they wrote to each other every week. they attribute their longevity to the same ritual. >> pucker up. >> we don't go to bed before kissing each other. very important. love you. walked holding hands nearly every day for the last 70 y

and with more on how we plan to do this, here is wral's monica laliberte. >>> what do you know about wral? >> i know it's a raleigh station, it has been here like forever.>> if we show you this picture and how it relates to wral, does it mean anything to you week>> yes. the peacock is the symbol for nbc and it means that wral is going to be an nbc affiliate.>>> i am david crabtree.>>> everything else wral does on tv and in the community will stay the same. our weather team.>> greg official will be well -- wear? >> most definitely on nbc. a great program, too.>> the azalea gardens are staying put. so is coast for the children. all of our phone banks to help you and our people. they are all on wral now, so come monday, they will all be on wral on nbc. >> football friday is on wral. >> friday night. >> where will it be when nbc joins us? >> righty night. wral. on nbc.>> the same goes for the tower lighting. the wral this was parade. first night coverage. breaking news, you know it. and investigations that impact you.>> what about 5 on your side?>> i like that. it's like the restaurants

no traction. 5 on your side's monica laliberte is here to show us how to get a grip before the next wintry that. >> oh, my gosh, lovell -- leyla, first of all, running? you have to talk about this. here's the thing, whether it comes in the next few weeks, winter at some point, we will see winter weather again and will have to walk in it. winter boots will protect you from the snow but those rubber treads do not prevent a dangerous slip. >> reporter: icy conditions are dangerous. she slipped on ice and suffered a traumatic brain injury. >> i never thought that a couple of inches of ice would change my life that they and i would be where i am nine months later. >> reporter: she still has headaches, dizziness, and vision problems. so, can devices like these that slip over your shoes will give you the better traction they claim? consumer reports tested for kinds on different angles. say, if your driveway is on a hill. >> all these advices will improve your grip but there are big differences in performance. >> reporter: the $18 yaktrax pro traction cleats performed the worst. despite the metal

. >>> growing concerns and questions about the zika fires story that 5 on your side's monica laliberte is following. >> i'm hearing this from a lot of people because many have plans with spring break and in the summer him in the months ahead, they want to travel to places where the zika virus is spreading. they are concerned about what they can do. just ahead, i will share three products that can help protect you from specific mosquitoes that carry zika and also five things you need to know about using the products. that story coming up at 5:00 when you switch over to wral. >> it's about that time people start taking vacation to the spot. good to know. >> you are planning a trip to the caribbean. >> #deet. >> sort of. >> oh! >>> imagine having a stomach ache that never seems to go away or intestinal stress a dozen or more times a day. dr. allen mask explains how to better manage the symptoms of crohn's disease. >> lift your head just a touch. >> reporter: zayna gold is a pilates instructor and for much of her life as felt sick. >> i would be in bed and lose 10 pounds in a week and be s

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rain on >>> it's a trick that hackers use to invade your computer. 5 on your side's monica laliberte is here with a misleading pop-up at that too many people are falling for, it continues to happen. >> it does and is guided serious. it involves a new type of pop- up catching people offguard. it's an official looking warning that your computer has a virus and directs you to call a number for a fix. as a popular anchor with our is easy to fall for. >> reporter: you are surfing the web and out of nowhere, this warning pops up, saying your system is infected. for private and financial data is at risk. number. if you do, though, you will open yourself to trouble. it happened to "today show" anchor, natalie morales. >> i just open the door and let somebody into my computer. >> reporter: she explained to nbc investigative reporters what happened when she called the number. >> they told me they were a reputable company, that they work with apple and microsoft. so they immediately asked for access to my computer. through lock me in 1 to 3. >> please tell me you did not do that. >> i know i sh

just ahead, 5 >>> we know going to a gym isn't for everyone. 5 on your side's monica laliberte has some things to consider if you want to bring the gym to you. >> some of us go to the gym, some of us like me, no, way. i do not do gyms because i do not do pde. public display of exercise. no way, know-how. i like to run through the neighborhood, get on my elliptical in the hospital know that many of you prefer that, too. ellipticals and treadmills can spend thousands of dollars so if you're spending the money, make sure you are getting a quality machine. >> reporter: consumer reports tested more than a dozen treadmills and ellipticals as well as this, it's called an alternative motion machine. it's a relatively new type of exercise a comment that borrows elliptical, and stair stepper. testers assess everything from durability to how easy the machines are to use. the palace found the alternative motion machines take some getting used to and can be pricey, really pricey. the one they like the most, this precor adaptive motion trainer is a commercial machine that sells for almost $9000. the