WRAL-TV Ushers in Holidays with Parade Coverage and First-Ever Winter Wonderland
The holidays are here! WRAL-TV provided coverage of the 2018 Raleigh Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2018, per our annual tradition. And the station provided a new fun addition with the first-ever WRAL Winter Wonderland held on the St. Mary’s campus near downtown right after the parade. “This was the 45th year WRAL has […]
WRAL-TV Receives Numerous Midsouth Emmy Nominations for 33rd Regional Competition
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 33rd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards on Thursday, November 15, 2018, and WRAL-TV is proud to have made the list multiple times. The station received a total of 26 nominations, including the overall nomination for News Excellence. The Emmy […]
WRAL-TV to Offer a Free, Family Fun Event After the Raleigh Christmas Parade!
Keep the holiday magic going at the WRAL Winter Wonderland! Join WRAL November 17, immediately after the Raleigh Christmas Parade until 1:30 p.m. WRAL Winter Wonderland is located at the entrance of Saint Mary’s School near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Saint Mary’s Street. A “wintry mix” of “frosty fun” awaits those who stroll on […]
Rocky Mount Mills Inaugural Tower Lighting Set for December 1st
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 1, 2018, as Rocky Mount Mills joins the CBC family in the tradition of a tower lighting. The inaugural Rocky Mount Mills Tower Lighting celebration will be free and open to the public. “We are excited to be a part of Capitol Broadcasting Company’s tradition this year as tower […]
David Crabtree to Continue Anchoring for WRAL News, Retirement Postponed
“I’ve had a phenomenal career…to have a chance to extend it is a privilege.” –David Crabtree Great news for loyal WRAL-TV viewers: Longtime anchor David Crabtree has postponed his planned retirement and will remain on the anchor desk for another two years. The extension will see Crabtree manning the anchor desk for the top rated […]
Raleigh Christmas Parade on WRAL for 45th Year
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, marks the return of a Triangle holiday tradition: The Raleigh Christmas Parade broadcast live on WRAL. Tens of thousands of people will line the streets while thousands more will watch from home. Presented by Shop Local Raleigh, the Raleigh Christmas Parade is the largest Christmas parade between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. Route The 1.4-mile […]
Goodmon Awarded Wake Ed’s Highest Honor for Support of Public Education
The Wake Education Partnership bestowed the organization’s highest honor on Corp CEO & Board Chairman Jim Goodmon at their annual Stars of Education gala on Thursday, October 10, 2018. Goodmon received the Dr. Robert E. Bridges Lifetime Achievement Award. Goodmon was unanimously selected to be “recognized for his outstanding contributions in the area of public […]
TheWrap@NCCapitol: Politics, Punditry and Witty Repartee Now in Podcast Form
TheWrap@NCCapitol, WRAL News’ regular roundup of political and government news, is now available via podcast. Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and statehouse reporter Travis Fain offer insightful reporting, smart analysis and just the right amount of attitude as they explain the workings of North Carolina politics. You’ve seen TheWrap@NCCapitol on WRAL.com and on Facebook. Now […]
MIX 101.5 Creates Mega Man Persona For Mega Millions Giveaway
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM had a bit of fun with the Mega Millions craziness on Tuesday morning, October 24, 2018, in anticipation of the evening’s big drawing. Bryan Lord from MIX 101.5 Two Men and a Mom morning show transformed into MEGA MAN and hit the streets giving away Mega Million lotto tickets. Take a listen: […]
Explorer Post 5 Kicks Off 49th Year with Open House, Applications Being Accepted Through Oct 25
It might have seemed a little crowded in Café 550 on Thursday night, October 18, 2018, as WRAL-TV hosted our Open House for the 49th year of Explorer Post 5. The station kicked off the night with a short ‘behind the scenes’ video shot and edited by our Post 5 members. “Our Open House is […]