Memorial Dedication for WRAL Radio and Triangle Legend Raymond “Dr. Jocko” Henderson
Although he retired from WRAL-TV last fall, Clarence Williams is still sharing CBC stories from the community. Williams recently wrote this piece to remember a WRAL Radio legend, Raymond “Dr. Jocko” Henderson and his mentor, J.D. Lewis: The beautiful serene section located on the northeast sector of Oakwood Cemetery is being respectfully referred to as […]
Farm Bureau Honors Santiago and Gooch for WRAL Doc “Inside Cuba”
WRAL Anchor/Reporter Leyla Santiago and WRAL Photojournalist Zac Gooch received an award following their hard work on the documentary, “Inside Cuba.” The North Carolina Farm Bureau presented them with the organization’s Communications Award for 2015. The award is given each year to members of the media who exhibit fair and balanced coverage and outstanding insight […]
NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt Pays Visit to WRAL Newsroom
On Friday, February 12, 2016, NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt paid a visit to the WRAL-TV studios to meet staffers and shoot promos for the upcoming transition at the Big 5. WRAL-TV will become an NBC affiliate on February 29, and Holt wanted to meet the folks behind the top local news operation in […]
A Super Week to Remember
By WRAL-TV Sports Anchor Jeff Gravley I had a hard time sleeping last night, awakened by dream after dream. The continuous flow of dreams was all about the Super Bowl and my experiences last week. Let’s start with game day. If you enjoy offensive shootouts, Super Bowl 50 was not for you. I’m an offensive […]
CBC’s Hoffman and Burgess Transform as Leaders in Fall Leadership Triangle Program
Two more CBC’ers have joined the ranks of Goodmon Fellows. American Underground Design Director Meredith Burgess and Corp Compliance Director Vernessa Hoffman both graduated from Leadership Triangle’s Transforming Leaders program on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. The ceremony took place at the Kenan Flager Business School on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Corp Compliance Director Vernessa […]
NBC History Trivia Questions
The more we delve into the history of NBC, the more we discover how innovative the network has been in technology, programming, sports and news. It appears that NBC and WRAL have similar DNA. See how much you know about our new network partner. “Meet the Press” premiered on November 6, 1947. It is the […]
I’ll Take Mr. Peacock in the Newsroom with the TV Camera
When WRAL-TV made the announcement we would become an NBC-affiliate on February 29th, the WRAL Creative Team knew they had a job to do. The team immediately got to work on promotions to help inform viewers of the change and exactly what that change will mean. In just under 7 days, the WRAL-TV Creative Team […]
WRAL Welcomes NBC Feb. 29
If you starting seeing a peacock on WRAL-TV over Super Bowl weekend, don’t worry. No need to adjust your television set. As you know, WRAL-TV will become your NBC affiliate on Feb. 29 at 7am, and we’ve adopted a new mascot to help us spread the word about what the change actually means for our viewers. […]
WRAL-TV’s Smith: Panthers Fans Then & Now
WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Ken Smith helped the Big 5 cover the excitement surround the Carolina Panthers’ trip to Super Bowl 50. Smith traveled to Charlotte, sending stories from the Queen City back to the Triangle. The afternoon before the big game, he penned a piece for capcom. Here are Smith’s reflections about the fans and the […]
You Might Be the One Saying ‘Hello’ from the Other Side…of the Pond: MIX 101.5 Adele Promotion
How does MIX 101.5 top giving away a Magical Disney Adventure in January? By sending someone to London for the SOLD OUT Adele concert at the 02 Arena! The fun begins on Monday, February 8, 2016. Listen weekdays Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 19 at 8:10am, 11:10am and 4:10pm for your cue to call […]