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 […]
WRAL News Announces Changes for Award-Winning “5 On Your Side” team
Monica Laliberte moves from WRAL News team to corporate role Keely Arthur to front “5 On Your Side” daily reports WRAL News, the most watched news team in the Triangle, announced changes to its award-winning “5 On Your Side” team Wednesday evening during the 6pm news. Long-time consumer advocate and “5 On Your Side” anchor/reporter […]
99.9 The Fan’s Adam Gold Named 2022 NC Sportscaster of Year by National Sports Media Assn
The National Sports Media Association has named 99.9 Sports Talk Host Adam Gold the 2022 NC Sportscaster of the Year. Gold is among 115 people honored across the country to win state sportscaster or sportswriter of the year honors. “The passion that Adam brings to his show each day is infectious as it’s evident that […]
Weather, Pandemic Does Not Stop Annual Triangle MLK Breakfast from Connecting Community
“The Triangle Martin Luther King Jr. Committee believes we still have time to choose love. And we still have time to choose the Triangle community.” – Rev. William Lucas, Chairman, Triangle MLK Committee Weather and COVID wreaked havoc with the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, but the 2022 edition of the event […]
Beloved Community – Here and Now, Focus of MLK Day Event on WRAL
***NOTE: The WRAL viewing of the 42nd Annual MLK Interfaith Breakfast has been moved to 2pm-3pm due to weather coverage….. You can also watch the full program at 7 am on YouTube HERE The 42nd Annual Triangle MLK, Jr. Holiday Celebration on Monday, January 17, 2022 Watch on WRAL-TV at 8am, or Entire Program on WRAL.com […]