Tar Heel Traveler Celebrates N.C. Bluegrass Music as IBMA’s Approach Raleigh
This Monday night, September 23, 2013, WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler presents a bluegrass special on WRAL-TV at 7pm. Scott Mason profiles some extraordinarily talented musicians from North Carolina, and each has their own compelling story. Some are famous, others less well known, but their music is all part of the state’s rich heritage. No […]
WRAL.com Gets Press in NetNewsCheck
NetNewsCheck recently published an article featuring the top TV station websites, which includes WRAL.com. The article includes an interview with WRAL.com General Manager John Conway: “We have an owner who pushes us to be first in technology and first in innovation and backs that up with the necessary resources,” says John Conway, GM of […]
New WRAL Documentary Goes Inside the World of Alzheimer’s
WRAL Documentary Presents: A Social TV Event “College $ports: #missionormoney” Tuesday, September 24, 2013 6:30-8:30pm EST A first-of-its-kind, interactive, WRAL Documentary examines the multi-billion dollar industry of big time college sports, the influence of money on the game, and whether reforms are needed to protect the integrity of our major academic institutions. The 2-hour social […]
New WRAL Documentary Examines NC Unemployment Benefit Cuts
“Cut Loose and Cut Off” Airs Thursday Sept. 12 at 7pm Imagine losing your job, then losing the unemployment check you depend on to pay your bills. That’s what happened to about 70,000 unemployed workers in our state on July 1, because of a new state law overhauling North Carolina’s unemployment insurance system. The new […]
New CBC Art Collection Featured in Raleigh Magazine
New CBC Art Collection Featured in Raleigh Magazine The new art and architecture at CBC is now the focus of an article in Raleigh’s WALTER magazine. “Working with art: Art everywhere” features the addition to CBC’s Western Blvd campus, designed by Chapel Hill architect Philip Szostak, and the contemporary art collection within its walls. […]
WRAL Debuts New WeatherCenter
WRAL now has a new and improved WeatherCenter to help bring the latest weather forecast to viewers. Weather forecasting at the Big 5 just got even better. WRAL-TV launched a brand new WeatherCenter on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, during the Noon News. WRAL-TV Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner did the honors. The new set-up includes three […]
WRAL Hurricane Center 2013 Special To Air Thursday
WRAL Hurricane Center 2013 Special To Air Thursday“Bracing for the Season” Airs Thursday August 1st at 7:00pm Hurricane Season is about to get into full swing. August and September are the peak months for the strongest storms and forecasters are calling for a particularly active season in the Atlantic. WRAL will help viewers get ready […]
Get the Dish on Good Places to Eat on Annual Tar Heel Traveler Food Special
Airs Monday July 29 at 7:00pm WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler pulls off the road for a bite to eat during his colorful down-home, hole-in-the-wall restaurant special. Talk about good eatin’ – WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason has visited some of the best diners, cafes and bakeries around the state and sampled some might delicious […]
WRAL-TV’s News Advantage Continues to Grow
Locally owned and operated WRAL-TV is again the most watched station in the #24 market, sign-on to sign-off, showing strong growth in morning, early evening and late newscasts, according to the July household ratings from Nielsen. Comprehensive legislative coverage with depth and insight on TV, web and twitter; multi-platform severe weather coverage during storms and […]
4-H Award Winner To Perform WRAL Legend’s Stories on Noon News
CBC-Sponsored Cecil & Leonard Award Inspires Youth WRAL Farm Reporter & legend Ray Wilkinson was known for his Cecil and Leonard stories. Now a 4-H contest, sponsored by CBC, honors his memory. Sixteen-year-old Grace Swain is bringing back the infamous Cecil and Leonard to WRAL’s Noon News on July 30, 2013. The Tyrrell County […]