MIX 101.5 Recognized As One of Top-Rated AC Stations by Inside Radio
Inside Radio has recognized WRAL-FM MIX 101.5 as one of the Top-Rated Adult Contemporary Stations in the publication’s “By the Numbers” series. The rankings for AC were released on February 10, 2022. “Each of our talent and support staff bring such passion and artistry to create community around what lifts their heart and piques curiosity […]
Ovies and Giglio Afternoon Sports Talk Voted to BSM’s Top 20
Barrett Sports Media has named The OG with Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio to its list of Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2021. The CBC Sports Radio talkers discuss the latest and greatest on weekday afternoons on 99.9 The Fan. A panel of 46 industry executives from across the country voted on […]
WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards Shine Despite Quick Transition to Virtual
With a change of venue and a big change of plans, the 7th Annual WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards winners were announced and celebrated on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Due to the spike in COVID cases, the ceremony took place via live stream, with only a few days’ notice to transition from the planned in-person event. […]
600+ Consecutive Days and Counting, WRAL-FM’s Jami Caskey Delivering Good News
WRAL-FM Copywriter & Air Personality Jami Caskey of WRAL-FM’s Cornerstone has been using her radio powers for good during the pandemic. With the help of a WRAL-FM salesperson and various sponsors, Caskey is spreading Good News. While the pandemic had the country locked down, Caskey and WRAL-FM Account Executive Steve Motter tag-teamed on an idea […]
WRAL’s Tony Gupton: From Opening Dean Dome to Coach K’s Last UNC Game
“I’ve always been a ‘sports junkie’ and to be able to be part of the biggest rivalry in college sports has been such a blessing, and I have never taken it for granted just how special this project is.” – WRAL-TV’s Tony Gupton The night of Saturday, February 5, 2022, was a big one for […]
WRAL-TV’s Heather Gray Promoted to Station Manager of WRAL-TV and FOX 50
Heather Gray has been promoted from Brand Director to Station Manager for WRAL-TV and FOX 50. The announcement came in mid-January 2022. Gray joined WRAL in October 2017 as the Creative Services Director and has continued to take on new roles within Capitol Broadcasting Company. In September 2018, Gray was promoted to Brand Director of […]
Durham Bulls Join Minor League Baseball in Launch of “The Nine” Outreach Program
New initiative honors, celebrates impact of Black pioneers in baseball & community The Durham Bulls in conjunction with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) have announced the launch of “The Nine”, a new, Black-community focused outreach platform across MiLB specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport, provide […]
WRAL-TV Viewers Donate Over $160K for 33rd Annual Coats for Children Campaign
The 33rd annual WRAL Coats for the Children Campaign ended up raising over $160,000 to help keep Triangle children in need warm this winter. More impressive is the thousands, yes thousands, of coats and winter accessories donated at neighborhood Jiffy Lube locations. The massive amounts of coats, winter clothing, donated toys and funds raised by WRAL viewers will provide much needed […]
Brady Williams Set to Return as Bulls Announce 2022 Coaching Staff
Williams to be joined by pitching coach Reith, hitting coach Bradley and bench coach Ruiz The reigning Triple-A National Champion Durham Bulls, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced that Brady Williams will be returning for his third season as manager of the Bulls. Joining Williams on the coaching staff are pitching coach […]
Tom Suiter to be inducted in North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame after decorated career
A legend in sports broadcasting whose name is synonymous with WRAL will be honored statewide this spring. Tom Suiter will be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Suiter, who spent four decades as a sports reporter and anchor on WRAL-TV, will be enshrined during the 58th annual induction banquet on Friday, April […]