Will Doran

Will Doran is a seasoned reporter with extensive experience in journalism, currently working at WRAL since January 2023. Doran previously reported for The News & Observer Publishing Company from August 2014 to January 2023, focusing on the intersection of politics and state employees. Notably, Doran founded and led PolitiFact NC, managing the fact-checking initiative while serving as the sole writer and researcher. Early career highlights include reporting for The Sanford Herald and contributing to The Daily Tar Heel in various editorial roles. Doran holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Arabic from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.