WRAL-TV’s Wilmoth Conquers Fear of Heights for Special Olympics
WRAL-TV Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth has never been so happy to see the ground as she was on Friday, September 29, 2017. Wilmoth joined the ranks of the WRAL personalities who have gone “Over the Edge” for Special Olympics. Although she was scared, she is glad she took on, and conquered, the challenge. “I was completely […]
Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM Turns 10 Today!
99.9 The Fan celebrates its decade in the Triangle with prizes for listeners all-day long! 99.9 The Fan/WCMC-FM turns 10 years old today, and to celebrate this momentous event will give away prizes all day long to its valued listeners. The station will also celebrate by playing congratulatory messages from some of the bigger names […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company and DISH Renew Multi-Year Retransmission Agreement
Locally-owned and operated Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) announced today it has secured a long-term deal with DISH Network L.L.C. for retransmission of WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV and WILM-TV in the Raleigh, N.C. and Wilmington, N.C. markets. The deal was completed months in advance of the contract expiration date. “We are pleased to announce the renewal of our […]
WRAL.com Expands Voters’ Choice Awards
It is time to vote for your favorite local businesses! Due to the success of WRAL’s Out & About Voters’ Choice Awards over the last two years, we have decided to expand our popular ballot contest to give North Carolina businesses, from the mountains to the coast, the chance to be recognized. The new WRAL.com Voters’ […]
Rocky Mount Mills Joins WRAL’s Here to Help Hurricane Relief Efforts
Rocky Mount Mills along with WRAL, American Tobacco Campus and Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina participated in the Here’s to Help Hurricane Food Relief Drive. The Campus collected items and cleaning supplies for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Along with collecting items, Koi Pond Brewing Company set up a […]
MIX 101.5’s First Savor the Triangle A Foodie’s Dream
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM launched a brand new event that left the crowds hungry for more. The first annual Savor the Triangle Food Festival went down as a huge success, raising $10,000 for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle with 30 local restaurants and vendors participating. “What a great night!” said WRAL-FM Promotions Director Jason Newton. “We had […]
George Habel “The Virginian” Turn “Carolinian”
George Habel was asked this question: If Hollywood wanted to make a movie about George Habel, what actor would you cast as yourself and what’s the title of the movie? George responded: The late Leslie Nielsen starring in “Ballpark!” George likes saying that he did not join Capitol Broadcasting; he was […]
October Out and About TV airs Wednesday
The October edition of Out and About TV, a monthly TV series inspired by our popular website, airs Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Coming up this month: See what’s new at the 150th North Carolina State Fair A local chef takes a whole Atlantic Salmon and creates edible works of art. Local fall […]
Rocky Mount Mills Holds 2nd Annual Lunch Event to Thank First Responders
Rocky Mount Mills had the opportunity to say thank you and serve our community’s First Responders on Tuesday, September 26th! RMM served 250 free lunches to first responders including: Rocky Mount Police Department, Rocky Mount Fire Department, Nash County Sherriff, Edgecombe County Sherriff, Nash County EMS. Nash Community College officers, NC Highway Patrol and NC […]
American Tobacco Treats First Responders to Free Lunch
American Tobacco produced its second annual First responders Appreciation Day on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. ATC, AU and DBAP staff members handed 500 meals and gifts to Durham County First Responders from these divisions: Durham City Police Department Durham City Fire Department Durham County Sheriff’s Office Durham County EMS NC State Highway Patrol Duke University […]