Mark Your Calendar for the Annual WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade
Get ready for the 70th anniversary of the WRAL-TV Raleigh Christmas Parade, presented by Shop Local Raleigh. Live television coverage begins Saturday, November 22nd at 10am from downtown Raleigh. Over 65,000 people will line the street for this spectacular show, in addition to thousands more watching at home. This event annually ranks as one of […]
Put Another Election in the Books
There is no doubt that WRAL covers elections like no other media outlet, but sometimes we even surpass ourselves. On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, voters went to the polls to cast their ballots in an important mid-term election. One of the races on the ballot was the most expensive congressional race in the country. Republican […]
58 Years Ago…
1956 was right smack dab in the middle of the “Golden Age of Television” and that’s when WRAL-TV joined the cavalcade of new television stations to serve the public. On October 17, 1956, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the television studio on Western Boulevard was a time of glamorous celebration. What better way […]
WRAL-TV and UNC-EX to Broadcast 2014 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade
Presented by the Cumberland County Veterans Council and the City of Fayetteville Live coverage begins 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 8 WRAL-TV and UNC-EX will broadcast the 2014 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade presented by the Cumberland County Veterans Council and the City of Fayetteville LIVE on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. WRAL anchors Michelle […]
Retro Election Coverage
“The more you read and observe this politics thing, you’ve got to admit that each party is worse than the other. The one that’s out always looks the best.” – Will Rogers (1879-1935) Election night is a test of teamwork and technology. The technology piece has advanced from telephones and studio cameras to “magic boards […]
WRAL Gets Corny at the Fair
First there was the IceDesk, then came the SandDesk… Now introducing…the WRAL CornDesk! The brainchild of the WRAL creative team was unveiled for the North Carolina State Fair. WRAL Lead Designer Steve Loyd came up with the architectural wonder. Local artist Peter Ruocchio built it. Guests in the WRAL State Fair tent are invited to […]
New WRAL Documentary Examines Law Enforcement Interactions with the Mentally Ill
When law enforcement officers are called to help with a mentally ill person, sometimes the results are tragic. The new WRAL Documentary “A Call for Help” examines one family’s story and why interactions between law enforcement and the mentally ill are increasing in North Carolina. The documentary, hosted by WRAL News anchor Lynda Loveland, airs […]
CBC Renovation Honored by AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) presented one of three 2014 Honor Awards for the addition and renovation to Capitol Broadcasting Company’s headquarters on Western Blvd in Raleigh. Architectural firm Szostak Design designed the buildings and LeChase Construction built them. The multi-phase project began in 2011. The AIA Triangle Design Awards Program recognizes “excellence in […]
WRAL Produces Debate Between 2nd Congressional District Candidates
As the nation gears up for the November election, WRAL-TV and the North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) hosted a highly anticipated debate in a race that demands national attention. Incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers and Democratic challenger Clay Aiken are vying for the opportunity to represent the 2nd Congressional District. The first and only debate between […]
Exciting, Yet Frightening, Leslie Talks About Going Over the Edge
Brandy Lail at the front desk probably said it best: “Watching you rappel down that building was both terrific and terrifying.” I wouldn’t call myself an adrenaline junkie but Over the Edge was right up there among the most exciting yet frightening things I’ve ever done. After a clumsy start when my legs folded like […]