WRAL’s Bill Leslie Named Tarheel of the Week

WRAL’s Bill Leslie Named Tarheel of the Week WRAL-TV’s Bill Leslie, the N&O’s Tarheel of the Week. Bill Leslie’s solo album ranked #3 on the world music charts for November 2004. The News & Observer has selected WRAL-TV Anchor Bill Leslie as its “Tarheel of the Week” for the week of December 19, 2004.  Entitled […]

Triangle Seniors Celebrate the Holidays at Annual Luncheon

Triangle Seniors Celebrate the Holidays at Annual Luncheon Triangle seniors made merry together at the 47th Annual Golden Years Celebration on Friday, December 17, 2004. The noon event featured area talent and hosts from sponsor WRAL-TV and a luncheon provided by Harris Teeter. About 1,400 senior citizens attended, enjoying food, fellowship and musical entertainment. Seniors […]

“Lost Generation”: Latest WRAL “Focal Point”

“Lost Generation”: Latest WRAL “Focal Point” Documentary provides in depth look at blacks and criminal justice system “Lost Generation” is the latest episode of WRAL-TV’s “Focal Point” documentary series. It looks at the disproportionate number of young black men entering the criminal justice system and some of the reasons behind it. In particular, the program […]

WRAL-TV Tower Lighting Brightens the Holidays

WRAL-TV Tower Lighting Brightens the Holidays 45th Annual lighting was focus of half hour special broadcast   The WRAL-TV tower is lit for the 45th time. WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens, David Crabtree, and Debra Morgan emceed the event. WRAL-TV’s follow up to last year’s initial broadcast of the annual lighting of its 300-foot television tower was […]