Fishel to Host Town Hall Meeting at NC Museum of Natural Science
Greg Fishel will host the next meeting in his series of quarterly town hall meetings at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, December 1st at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. WRAL.com will livestream the event. He will be joined by Paula J. Ehrlich, president and CEO of the E.O. […]
Light Up That Tower!
Today, December 1, we celebrate the annual WRAL tower lighting for Christmas. During the evening newscast, that giant metal structure behind the building will be transformed into a dazzling tower of power Christmas tree. Over the years, elements of entertainment have been added to create a jolly mood for the viewers. Intermixed throughout the evening […]
Meals on Wheels and Rocky Mount Mills Host 3rd Annual Beans and Brews
Hundreds of people in the community came out and enjoyed the 3rd Annual Beans and Brews held at the Rocky Mount Mills Campus on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. It was a great evening of chili tasting, craft beer pairing, live music and an opportunity to support a great cause by helping Meals on Wheels raise […]
Microspace Undertakes Satellite Dish Painting at CBC Auburn Site
Microspace recently began maintenance of their satellite uplink location in Auburn. This project included pressure washing & painting the satellite antennas and the buildings on the premises. Beginning in August and concluding in November, this project required a crew of 5 people, using ladders, scaffolding and all manner of safety equipment to pressure wash, then […]
Goodmon Honored with Award Named for Former WRAL Anchor
A former WRAL-TV legend wanted an award in his name to honor a man who has helped him support an organization he holds dear. Charlie Gaddy served as an esteemed anchor at the WRAL-TV newsdesk for several decades and during that time developed a relationship with United Cerebral Palsy NC. In the 2000’s UCP merged […]
Sunny Skies Brighten 2016 WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade
Mother Nature pulled out her sunniest skies for the 2016 WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2016. For the 43rd consecutive year, WRAL-TV broadcast the parade live to viewers around the Triangle. WRAL-TV Director of Local Programming Phyllis Parish Howard once again head up the station’s team alongside WRAL-TV Producer Randy Mews. Numerous […]
WRAL-TV Honored with MidSouth Emmy Noms
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced their annual Emmy nominees on Thursday, November 17, 2016, and WRAL-TV is proud to have made the list multiple times. The station received a total of 17 nominations, including the overall nomination for News Excellence and a nod for Technical Achievement. The […]
WRAL-TV’s Coats for the Children Campaign Keeping Children Warm for 28 Years!
The 28th annual Coats for the Children Campaign to provide warm winter clothing and new toys to local children kicks off Nov. 19 WRAL-TV is once again collecting warm winter clothing, money and new toys for Salvation Army families in need. This annual community service campaign, presented by Jiffy Lube and Chiesi USA Pharmaceuticals, is […]
American Tobacco Celebrates Honey Harvest with Special Tenant Event
American Tobacco celebrated their honey harvest, and the anticipated opening of The Bullpen, with their tenants on Thursday, November 10, 2016. A Taste of Honey took place from 4-6pm at The Bullpen. Tenants could sample over 10 honeys from around North Carolina, including honey produced on the American Tobacco rooftops. Bull Durham Beer Co. brewed […]
“America’s Most Award-Winning Radio News Team”
“As a driving force in the community, we are a catalyst for positive change.” – Excerpt from CBC Code of Ethics In 1983, the news team at WRAL-101 FM won just about every award possible. The words used to express the amazing amount of kudos almost exhausts every possible synonym available in Thesaurus: “best,” “prestigious” […]