Urban Land Institute Visits Rocky Mount Mills for a Tour and Panel Discussion
Rocky Mount Mills had the opportunity to host the more than 50 members of the Triangle Chapter Urban Land Institute on campus for a tour and panel discussion, Wednesday April 25, 2018. “We’re excited to host ULI and to engage its passionate, knowledgeable members in a discussion of what we’re doing to create a premier mixed use destination in […]
WRAL-FM’s Jim Kelly Honored with Inaugural Duke Hero Award
WRAL-TV Asst Program Director/Music Director & Air Personality Jim Kelly has spent many years and boundless energy supporting and promoting Duke Children’s Hospital over the years. Kelly emceed the Duke Children’s Gala this year but received a special surprise as well. The organization presented Kelly with one of the inaugural Duke Hero Awards at the […]
‘HighSchoolOT Live’ Receives Regional Murrow Award for Innovation
“HighSchoolOT Live” has been recognized as a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winner for excellence in innovation, the Radio Television Digital News Association announced on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Since the fall of 2016, Capitol Broadcasting Company and HighSchoolOT.com have produced “HighSchoolOT Live,” a multi-platform, interactive means to deliver and consume North Carolina high school […]
WRAL-FM Mentors Air Personalities of Tomorrow with MIX 101.5’s DJ U
WRAL-FM is featuring the future of radio on Thursday nights this spring. MIX 101.5’s DJ U calls on Triangle students to give radio broadcasting a try. Thursday nights are unique and exciting, giving the fledgling DJs the opportunity to guest host part of the nighttime show, learning what it’s like to be on radio. The […]
Bulls, Buzz Sports Radio Honor Businesses for Breaking Barriers
Local Businesses Recognized for Historical Strides in African American Community As the Durham Bulls honored 25 former Negro League players at the Saturday, April 21, 2018, game, the club also recognized six Durhamites and local businesses for “Breaking Barriers.” The program is sponsored by Buzz Sports Radio and Coastal Credit Union. “The African American community […]
Jim Goodmon To Receive Honorary Doctorate at UNC Spring Commencement
The UNC School of Media and Journalism has announced that CBC CEO Jim Goodmon will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s spring commencement on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Citing Goodmon as a “visionary North Carolina corporate and community leader,” the school is honoring him […]
WRAL Saturday Team Gets Impromptu Interview From Budding Journalist
WRAL-TV Anchors Mikaya Thurmond and Bryan Mims got a chance to experience the other side of the interview table this past weekend. The WRAL weekend news duo took the opportunity to inspire, and be inspired by, the next generation at the Southern Women’s Show at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on Saturday, April 14, 2018. […]
WRAL Relaunches Weather App with New Design, More Local Focus
WRAL has released a major update to its popular weather app, providing an all-new user experience, including easier access to popular features, customizable designs, animated graphics and voice alerts. The all-new WRAL Weather app is a complete overhaul of the former app, and it delivers the most popular features right to the home screen — […]
Rock ‘n’ Rolling to Multi-Platform Coverage: WRAL-TV’s Historic Run
“I think what we provided was the best tour of Raleigh on two feet!” – WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Jeff Hogan WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Jeff Hogan might be the new kid on WRAL Morning News block, but he is already making major strides for the team. An avid exercise enthusiast, Hogan jumped at the chance to run the […]
Like a Dream: This is the Best Time to Visit the WRAL Azalea Gardens
Though not quite at their peak, azaleas have started to bloom in the WRAL Azalea Gardens, and the view is breathtaking. The time to visit the gardens is now — so here are some tips to help you make the most out of your visit. Azaleas start to bloom in WRAL gardens Mid-April is the peak […]