CBC Podcast, A Brief History of Triangle Sports, Focuses on Road to Legal Sports Betting in NC
The Capitol Broadcasting podcast A Brief History of Triangle Sports returned earlier this week with a new season about the long, contentious road to legal sports betting in North Carolina. The release of the third season of the popular podcast coincided with the start of legal sports betting on March 11, 2024. “This is – […]
New WRAL Documentary “UnSafe” Looks at Gun Violence
Airs Wednesday, March 13 at 7pm Join WRAL-TV on a compelling journey as the WRAL Documentary Unit delves into the heart of a pressing issue: gun violence. Shockingly, statistics from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety reveal that kids are 51% more at risk to die from a gun in our state compared to […]
A New Era of Entertainment at ATC–State of Golf
Downtown Durham’s First Multisport Simulator Bar to Open in May 2024 The American Tobacco Campus is thrilled to welcome State of Golf, an innovative multisport simulator bar, coming to downtown Durham in May 2024. This state-of-the-art venue integrates Full Swing Golf’s advanced technology, offering an immersive experience that allows guests to play virtual golf on […]
Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek at Big Night In for the Arts: Recording Tift Merritt
A crew from WRAL-TV traveled to Sonark Studios in Hillsborough on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to record Tift Merritt’s segment for Big Night In for the Arts. WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Urisch and WRAL-TV Local Production Producers Steve Elizondo and Scott Reid worked alongside Sonark’s CEO & Chief Engineer Steven Raets and Studio Manager […]
Big Night In Wins Emmy
As WRAL-TV gets set to air the 2024 Big Night In for the Arts, the station has received accolades for last year’s broadcast! The 2023 Big Night In is the recipient of the Midsouth Emmy Award for Audio Description. WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Ursich, Executive Director for the Big Night In broadcast, won alongside […]
Come Join Fun at Watch Party for Big Night In 2024
Big Night In for the Arts, the partnership between WRAL-TV and the arts councils of Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange counties is right around the corner on Thursday, March 7, 2024. There are multiple ways to watch and support this televised production that highlights the incredible influence of the arts in our community, showcasing the talent and creativity that […]
CBC/WRAL Night at PBS NC Supporting Public TV Annual Fundraiser Tonight
Tune in to PBS NC tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to see WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Lena Tillett. No, that’s not a station misprint. Tillett will appear in segments on North Carolina’s public television station, for CBC/WRAL night on PBS NC, marking our 22nd year as a PBS NC Corporate Partner during the spring fundraiser. “Lena Tillett […]
Explorer Post 5 Students Learn from WRAL-TV Doc Team
WRAL-TV’s Documentary Team recently took time out of their busy schedules to talk to students in the WRAL Explorer Post 5 program. WRAL-TV Documentary & Investigative Producer/Reporter Cristin Severance and WRAL Documentary Photographer Dwayne Myers shared about their personal paths in broadcasting, documentary production and storytelling. The pair used the openings to the WRAL Docs […]
Rolling out the green carpet: New playing field for Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Baseball season is about a month and a half away from its opening game on April 2, 2024. Durham Bulls’ fans are eager to hear the first crack of a bat. Players and fans alike will be greeted by a brand new playing field. It was 1995 when the park installed the first layers of […]
WRAL-TV Rick Gall Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by RTDNAC
The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) surprised WRAL-TV News Director Rick Gall with a Lifetime Achievement Award “for years of tireless service to local news.” He received the honor at the organization’s 2024 Student Workshop which took place at WSOC-TV in Charlotte on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Gall has been an […]