Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 WRAL Azalea Celebration
The 29th Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration is now accepting applications from non-profits for the 2014 plant giveaway. Sponsored by WRAL-TV, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM and NC Beautiful, the Azalea Celebration promotes environmental education, beautification and stewardship by awarding azalea plants to non-profits in North Carolina. All applications must be received or postmarked by September 8, 2014. […]
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree, Mandy Mitchell Honored by the N.C. Association of Broadcasters
The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB) honored two WRAL-TV journalists at its Annual Convention on June 24, 2014. The awards were determined by a panel of out of state media executives. David Crabtree, longtime WRAL-TV anchor, won the award for BEST NEWS ANCHOR in the state. Crabtree’s award winning segment included WRAL-TV’s coverage of […]
WRAL Using Social TV to Inspire Community
by Shelly Leslie, WRAL-TV It all started with the Executive Director of the Komen NC Triangle to the Coast affiliate asking if we could make her dream come true. Well, we do love a challenge at WRAL! We’re a station with community focused DNA, partnering with local agencies to bring real and sustained change to important […]
‘Delayed Justice’ Airs Thursday at 7 p.m.
A young man sits in jail for two years on murder charges connected to the shooting death of a 13-year-old Durham girl. The district attorney eventually drops the charges against Brandon Townsend, because it took so long to get test results on evidence sent to the North Carolina State Crime Lab. Not long after, Townsend […]
Tom Suiter Inducted into NC Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The first interview Tom Suiter ever did as a paid sports journalist was with legendary UCLA head coach John Wooden. The last one he ever did as a member of WRAL-TV was with Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. “I might be the only one who can say that,” Suiter said humbly. As a WRAL sports […]
WRAL-TV’s Lamb Pens Book about Losing Mother to Cancer
WRAL-TV Reporter Amanda Lamb had to say a premature good-bye to her mother two summers ago. Her mother spent the last months of her life, dying of a brain tumor, living with her daughter. Lamb coped through something she does best, writing. In “The Living Room: The Transforming Power of Caregiving,” she shares the experience […]
WRAL-TV Receives Gabriel Awards
In May, the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals announced WRAL-TV had been selected to receive three national Gabriel awards. Several WRAL staffers attended the 49th annual Gabriel Awards presentation on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in North Carolina. WRAL-TV News Photographer Chad Flowers shared these photos from the awards ceremony. Read […]
Microspace Introduces New Services
Microspace recently launched two new complements to satellite delivery services. Cellcast is an enterprise quality content delivery solution, and Hostcast is a new video streaming service that perfectly complements satellite delivery. HostCast utilizes the internet to offer secure delivery of an organization’s video content to smartphones, tablets, laptops, or any other internet connected device. The […]
Durham Bulls Skipper to Manage IL All-Star Team
Durham Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo will manage the International League’s All-Star team during the 2014 Cree Triple-A All-Star Game, the Bulls announced Thursday, June 19. The game, which will be played July 16 at 7 p.m. at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, will be carried live on MLB Network. Montoyo also led the IL All-Stars in […]
All-Star Week Plans Announced; Remaining Tickets on Sale
The Durham Bulls are gearing up for the Triple-A All Star Game coming in July, and recently announced a slate of festivities and special events that will take place during the week of the big game: TRIPLE-A HOME RUN DERBY FORMAT, ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCED DBAP’s Snorting Bull to Take Center Stage During Premier All-Star Week Event […]