New WRAL Documentary “UnSafe” Looks at Gun Violence
Airs Wednesday, March 13 at 7pm Join WRAL-TV on a compelling journey as the WRAL Documentary Unit delves into the heart of a pressing issue: gun violence. Shockingly, statistics from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety reveal that kids are 51% more at risk to die from a gun in our state compared to […]
Durham Bulls Single Game Tix on Sale, 2024 Promotions Schedule Released
The Durham Bulls are less than one month away from Opening Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park! Single game tickets are now on sale, and the club has announced the initial Promotional Schedule for the 2024 season. This season will see the return of some of the Bulls’ popular theme nights, including: Several of your […]
A New Era of Entertainment at ATC–State of Golf
Downtown Durham’s First Multisport Simulator Bar to Open in May 2024 The American Tobacco Campus is thrilled to welcome State of Golf, an innovative multisport simulator bar, coming to downtown Durham in May 2024. This state-of-the-art venue integrates Full Swing Golf’s advanced technology, offering an immersive experience that allows guests to play virtual golf on […]
Tune in TONIGHT for Big Night In for the Arts
Where else can you see performances by renowned artists including Grammy-nominated musicians Pierce Freelon and Tift Merritt, award winning bluegrass musician Tray Wellington, local muralist Gabriel Eng-Goetz, emerging playwright and filmmaker Jordan Wiley, and the dynamic Latin American dance group Takiri Folclor Latino all in the same night? Tonight on WRAL-TV! Tune in for the 3rd Annual Big Night In for the Arts […]
Welcoming Two New Restaurants to Rocky Mount Mills – NOW OPEN!
Rocky Mount Mills now has two brand new restaurants open for business! Check out the details: 1135 Falls Rd Building on the success of the original Jack’s in Wilson, NC, restaurateur Morkos Youssef brings his culinary expertise to Rocky Mount with Jack’s at the Mills. Offering a menu rich in quality fresh meats and ingredients. […]
Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek at Big Night In for the Arts: Recording Tift Merritt
A crew from WRAL-TV traveled to Sonark Studios in Hillsborough on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to record Tift Merritt’s segment for Big Night In for the Arts. WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Urisch and WRAL-TV Local Production Producers Steve Elizondo and Scott Reid worked alongside Sonark’s CEO & Chief Engineer Steven Raets and Studio Manager […]
Big Night In Wins Emmy
As WRAL-TV gets set to air the 2024 Big Night In for the Arts, the station has received accolades for last year’s broadcast! The 2023 Big Night In is the recipient of the Midsouth Emmy Award for Audio Description. WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Ursich, Executive Director for the Big Night In broadcast, won alongside […]
Come Join Fun at Watch Party for Big Night In 2024
Big Night In for the Arts, the partnership between WRAL-TV and the arts councils of Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange counties is right around the corner on Thursday, March 7, 2024. There are multiple ways to watch and support this televised production that highlights the incredible influence of the arts in our community, showcasing the talent and creativity that […]
CBC/WRAL Night at PBS NC Supporting Public TV Annual Fundraiser Tonight
Tune in to PBS NC tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to see WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Lena Tillett. No, that’s not a station misprint. Tillett will appear in segments on North Carolina’s public television station, for CBC/WRAL night on PBS NC, marking our 22nd year as a PBS NC Corporate Partner during the spring fundraiser. “Lena Tillett […]
Explorer Post 5 Students Learn from WRAL-TV Doc Team
WRAL-TV’s Documentary Team recently took time out of their busy schedules to talk to students in the WRAL Explorer Post 5 program. WRAL-TV Documentary & Investigative Producer/Reporter Cristin Severance and WRAL Documentary Photographer Dwayne Myers shared about their personal paths in broadcasting, documentary production and storytelling. The pair used the openings to the WRAL Docs […]