Columbia Journalism Review Features New WRAL Political Tool
The Columbia Journalism Review featured WRAL-TV’s approach to political coverage, including its new Donor Reveal tool, in an article entitled, “How one locally owned TV station does statehouse coverage right.” Penned by Corey Hutchins, the article was published on May 8, 2015. “Late last month, a North Carolina news outlet unveiled a new feature on its […]
The Moving Wall
April 30, 1975 is known as the day Saigon fell. Last week, the 40th anniversary was acknowledged across our nation with televised documentaries and a mention on national newscasts. In America, the Vietnam war still conjures up different emotions, largely depending on one’s age. But for the American soldier who spent “time in country,” there […]
WRAL’s Fishel Explores Climate Change with Live Event and WRAL Doc
WRAL-TV Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel shares his epic quest to explore climate change live on WRAL-TV beginning at 6pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Fishel explores the science, politics and religion, and talks to you in this live television event. Then the full-length WRAL Documentary ‘Exploring Climate Change’ immediately follows at 7pm. #OFISHELQUEST
WRAL.com Launches New Political Tool
As the next political season heats up, WRAL.com has a new tool to help you keep track of donors to North Carolina political campaigns. In late April WRAL.com launched a new tool called Donor Reveal, inspired by Greenhouse, a free browser plug-in developed last year by then-16-year-old Nick Rubin. Greenhouse tracks campaign finance in the […]
WRAL-TV Wins Gabriel Award
Named Secular Television Station of the Year for 2nd Consecutive Year The Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals has honored WRAL-TV with the national Gabriel award for Secular Television Station of the Year for the second consecutive year. According to the Catholic Academy, the Gabriel awards recognize outstanding artistic achievement in media that entertains and enriches […]
“Nine Lives” Inside WRAL Studio Building
The WRAL studio building was complete circa 1957-58. The auditorium for the National Opera Company was added in 1969. The expansion in 2000 is home to WRAL news with offices for programming, creative services, accounting, and FOX50. The original structures remain in place, but have been repurposed through the years. To date, we have not […]
WRAL-TV and WRAL.com Win Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has honored Capitol Broadcasting Company’s WRAL-TV and CBC New Media Group with two regional Edward R. Murrow awards. The awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and online news organizations around the world. WRAL was honored in the Writing and Website categories: Scott Mason Tar […]
RailHawks and Capitol Broadcasting Company Expand Broadcast Partnership
For first time in 9 year history all 2015 RailHawks away games will be televised The Carolina RailHawks in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company will broadcast all 2015 RailHawks away games live on television channel WRAL2. RailHawks home matches will be available on the radio through CBC’s virtual platforms and away games through WRAL2. In addition, […]
2619 Western Boulevard
Sometimes “Plan B” turns out to be the best plan. You may recall an earlier “Throwback Thursday” Capcom story dated December 11, 2014 when we shared Tom Campbell’s story, “David defeats Goliath,” or how CBC defeated Durham Life Insurance Company to win the license to operate a television station in Raleigh. The FCC hearing examiner’s […]
New WRAL Documentary Examines the Life and Legacy of Former Governor Jim Hunt
“State of Mine: The Jim Hunt Story” Premieres Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. “I spent almost my entire life in public service, because I love this state. I love the people of North Carolina.” These are the words of four-term Governor Jim Hunt, one of the most popular and influential politicians in North Carolina […]