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 […]
CBC Distributes 5,000 Azaleas to Non-Profits in 33rd Annual Celebration
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, winning non-profits from across North Carolina came to Capitol Broadcasting’s transmitter site in Auburn to collect the plants each were awarded in the 33rd Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration. CBC distributed 5,000 azaleas to 126 groups from across the state. The groups came from as far west as Boone and as […]
CBC’ers Help Walk For Hope
Several CBC’ers took part in the 2018 Walk For Hope on Sunday, October 14, 2018, helping support those struggling with mental illness in the process. Both WRAL-TV and WRAL-FM were once again proud sponsors of the event. MIX 101.5’s Two Men and a Mom – Kyle Smelser, Bryan Lord and Sarah King – emceed the […]
Look to the Rainbow, After Tropical Storm Michael
It was a sight that would have inspired Judy Garland into song. After a long day of storm coverage, WRAL-TV News Photojournalist Richard Adkins captured the perfect positive images after the remnants of Tropical Storm Michael moved through Lumberton on Thursday evening. His full rainbow photo, featured on the WRAL newscast, quickly went viral among […]
Family Pictures USA Coming to Rocky Mount Mills in November
Family Pictures USA is a television series & transmedia project that explores neighborhoods & cities through the lens of the family photo album. Hosted by Thomas Allen Harris, this public television series enlarges our understanding of history, our diversity, and our shared values. In the summer of 2019, they’ll broadcast three PBS specials of “Family Pictures […]