58 Years Ago…
1956 was right smack dab in the middle of the “Golden Age of Television” and that’s when WRAL-TV joined the cavalcade of new television stations to serve the public. On October 17, 1956, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the television studio on Western Boulevard was a time of glamorous celebration. What better way […]
WRAL-TV and UNC-EX to Broadcast 2014 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade
Presented by the Cumberland County Veterans Council and the City of Fayetteville Live coverage begins 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 8 WRAL-TV and UNC-EX will broadcast the 2014 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade presented by the Cumberland County Veterans Council and the City of Fayetteville LIVE on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. WRAL anchors Michelle […]
Durham Bulls Win John H. Johnson President’s Award
Club to Receive Minor League Baseball’s Top Honor at Winter Meetings Minor League Baseball have announced that the Durham Bulls are the recipient of the 41st annual John H. Johnson President’s Award. The Bulls will receive Minor League Baseball’s top honor at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet Sunday, December 8, 2014, at the Hilton San […]
Retro Election Coverage
“The more you read and observe this politics thing, you’ve got to admit that each party is worse than the other. The one that’s out always looks the best.” – Will Rogers (1879-1935) Election night is a test of teamwork and technology. The technology piece has advanced from telephones and studio cameras to “magic boards […]
American Tobacco Gets Durham’s First Taste of Fiber Internet
Frontier CEO coming to Durham for fiber news; Capitol is first customer By RICK SMITH, WRAL TechWire Editor Frontier (Nasdaq: FTR) is rolling out its top gun – chairman CEO Maggie Wilderotter – on Thursday, October 23, 2014, for its big network expansion and upgrade in Durham on Thursday. And Capitol Broadcasting is the first customer. […]
New WRAL Documentary Examines Law Enforcement Interactions with the Mentally Ill
When law enforcement officers are called to help with a mentally ill person, sometimes the results are tragic. The new WRAL Documentary “A Call for Help” examines one family’s story and why interactions between law enforcement and the mentally ill are increasing in North Carolina. The documentary, hosted by WRAL News anchor Lynda Loveland, airs […]
FOX 50 Family Fest a Fun Day for All
FOX 50 recently spent a great day with families at American Tobacco. A large crowd came out on a sunny Saturday, October 4th, to “Celebrate Strong Families” at the 6th Annual FOX Family Fest and Great American Tobacco Duck Race. Thanks to our community partners Durham Public Schools, Durham Literacy Center, Museum of Durham History […]
CBC Renovation Honored by AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) presented one of three 2014 Honor Awards for the addition and renovation to Capitol Broadcasting Company’s headquarters on Western Blvd in Raleigh. Architectural firm Szostak Design designed the buildings and LeChase Construction built them. The multi-phase project began in 2011. The AIA Triangle Design Awards Program recognizes “excellence in […]