Free the Ikegami
In 1982, the relationship between the governments of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and America was in a deep freeze. The Berlin Wall remained as a visual reminder that an “Iron Curtain” divided Europe into two separate ideological and geographical areas. Glasnost and perestroika, openness and political reconstruction, were still a few years […]
The All New WRAL News App is Here
The most popular local news app in the Triangle area gets a major revamp on Thursday, February 19th, as WRAL.com releases a new version of the WRAL News app to Apple iTunes and Google Play stores. The redesigned mobile app includes capstone features such as WRAL News’ award-winning coverage of local news, weather, sports and […]
VTRs, TCRs, Quads, etc.
“If someone comes to me and says, ‘I’ve got this device,’ I then ask: ‘One, does it give us a better look on the air? Two, is it more reliable? Three, is it cost-efficient?’ If it doesn’t serve one of those three things, I say. ‘There’s the door. I don’t need it.’ – Julius Barnathan, […]
WRAL To Air Tribute to Dean Smith
Capitol Broadcasting will remember beloved UNC Basketball Coach Dean Smith tonight at 7pm. Tune in to WRAL-TV on Monday, February 9, 2015, for a one-hour tribute to the man who inspired and mentored so many. Watch ‘Dean Smith: A Coaching Legend’ live on television or online at WRALSportsFan.com. WATCH the one-hour special HERE A variety […]
Give Us 18 Minutes, We’ll Give You the World
“I was cable before cable was cool.” Ted Turner, May 1982. Turner, aka “Mouth of the South,” founder of Cable News Network – CNN, was tooting his horn at the National Cable Television Association convention in Las Vegas. However, a month later another 24 hour news operation would offer some competition; Satellite News Network – […]
WRAL-TV, FOX 50 Win Regional Emmys; Crabtree Inducted into Silver Circle
Capitol Broadcasting had a big night at the regional Emmys in Nashville. WRAL-TV won 10 category awards, sister station FOX 50 won two awards, and WRAL-TV Anchor David Crabtree was inducted into the Silver Circle. The Silver Circle recognizes those who’ve made a significant contribution to broadcasting and have worked in TV at least 25 […]
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
The premiere history-in-the-making event to cover is the Inauguration of the President of the United State of America. It is the ultimate visual of democracy on display. The people have spoken, by way of vote, and a peaceful transfer of power is granted to a new leader. Celebrations are glamourous and parades are grand. Sounds […]
WRAL-TV Wraps Successful 2014 Coats for Children Campaign
Thousands of Triangle children will be warm this winter thanks to the generosity of WRAL-TV viewers, children who otherwise would be freezing. Through WRAL’s 26th Annual Coats for the Children Campaign, viewers donated more than 5,000 coats, hats and gloves, and contributed $108,221 to help purchase winter apparel. And that’s not all. Viewers also donated […]
Logos and Paint Schemes Through the Years
1. Can you arrange SKY 5 and her logos in order from 1st to current? A . B. C. 2. Place LIVESTAR I, LIVESTAR II, LIVESTAR III in the correct order. A. B. C. 3. Can you name the art director who is placing the “Circle 5” logo on SKY 5? 4. Place the production trucks in […]
Capitol Broadcasting Honors Dr. King’s Legacy with Annual Interfaith Breakfast
Capitol Broadcasting Company proudly sponsored the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the 28th time on Monday, January 19, 2015. A variety of leaders from different faiths offered up prayers while other community leaders offered words to mark the annual holiday. The program also included two stirring musical performances. The second […]