CBC Sports Radio Stations Host Second Annual Hockey Video Game Tourney

The Puck Stops Here

99.9 The Fan and Buzz Sports Radio hosted the second annual The Puck Stops Here Hockey Video Game Tournament powered by the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, September 26, 2016. The stations ran a 3-week promotion contest on “The Sports Shop” and “Adam and Joe” to get 32 qualifiers to compete in NHL 94 on […]

October Out and About TV Airs Wednesday

WRAL Out & About - September

The next edition of Out and About TV, a monthly TV series inspired by our popular website, airs Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Go Out and About Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Missed the last show? Watch it now. Thanks to WRAL.com for this capcom graphic.

Klein Touts Diversity as Key to American Underground Success

Entrepreneur article

American Underground Chief Strategist Adam Klein sees the diversity of Durham as a big strength when it comes to creating fertile ground for start-up companies.  Klein recently penned an article for Entrepreneur magazine focusing on that fact. “The fact is, unlikely partners sometimes produce undeniably appealing ideas — whether the ultimate objective is launching a […]

Rocky Mount Mills Celebrates First Responders

Rocky Mount Mills First Responders Appreciation Day

Rocky Mount Mills had the opportunity to serve our community’s First Responders on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. RMM handed out over 250 free lunches to first responders that included: Rocky Mount Police Department, Rocky Mount Fire Department, Nash County Sherriff, Edgecombe County Sherriff, Princeville Fire Department and Nash County EMS. Thank you to our sponsors, […]

WRAL’s Premiere of “Education Matters” Ready to Air Sunday, Oct 2nd

Education Matters

WRAL-TV has the first episode of the new local program “Education Matters” ready for debut.  Taping for the first broadcast took place on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in WRAL-TV’s Studio A.  The brand new program, launched the Public School Forum of North Carolina, premieres on Sunday, October 2nd at 11:30am on WRAL-TV. Keith Poston, President […]

The 1st WRAL-TV Staff 1956

Virgil Duncan & Lee Poole

These are a few of the people who were part of the inaugural staff of WRAL-TV in 1956. Some worked double-duties at WRAL radio and WRAL television. See if you can place the correct name with the picture. 1. He was the first news director and anchor. A. Sam Beard B. Bill Armstrong C. Joel […]

Public School Forum to Launch Weekly TV Show ‘Education Matters’ on WRAL-TV

Education Matters

The Public School Forum of North Carolina is launching a new weekly television program beginning October 2, 2016 on WRAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in the Raleigh-Durham/Fayetteville market. The program, Education Matters, aims to provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina. The weekly television show will explore everything […]

American Tobacco Thanks Local First Responders for Service

ATC First Responder Appreciation Day

American Tobacco produced its inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.  Led by Event Professional Fernanda Araujo, American Tobacco set out to personally thank over 600+ Durham City and Durham County First Responders for their service by providing them with a drive thru BBQ lunch. American Underground and the Durham Bulls also […]

Durham Bulls + RUNAWAY Partner for Charity Auction

Durham Bulls + RUNAWAY Charity Auction

DBBC Creative Director Walmer Medina has found a way to combine his love of photography, the growing popularity of his behind-the-scenes pix at the Durham Bulls and support of arts in schools.  The Durham Bulls are once again joining forces with clothing company and designers RUNAWAY for a special exhibition and auction to benefit Creative […]

WRAL-TV Teams Up with Hardee’s for First Responders Appreciation Day

WRAL First Responders Appreciation Day

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 WRAL-TV has teamed up with Hardee’s to show some love to first responders. Select Hardee’s locations will serve free meals on Wednesday, September 28 to those we call upon in an emergency. On WRAL’s First Responders Appreciation Day, select Hardee’s restaurants will serve free meals to first responders. For breakfast: Free Bacon, […]