WRAL Demos Future of Emergency Alerts
WRAL-TV demonstrates the Mobile Emergency Alert System. On Thursday, September 13, 2012, WRAL became the first commercial television station in the nation to demonstrate a new technology called the Mobile Emergency Alert System. Once it is fully developed and deployed, M-EAS will offer emergency responders and the media a new way to communicate with the […]
WRAL-TV to Make History 9/13/12
On Thursday, September 13, 2012, WRAL-TV, the first commercial broadcast TV station to sign on-the-air with HDTV transmissions in 1996, will become the first commercial station to demonstrate the benefits of the proposed Mobile Emergency Alert System (M-EAS). The new emergency technology can easily transmit video, audio, photos, maps, and text information to millions […]
WRAL’s Laura Leslie Appears on C-SPAN
WRAL-TV’s Laura Leslie appears on C-SPAN. WRAL-TV Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie recently appeared on the nationally syndicated “Washington Journal.” She shared her political insights and answered questions from viewers around the country. Her knowledge of the North Carolina legislature was clearly demonstrated in the “live” exchanges. WRAL news has long been recognized by the […]
Two CBC’ers Help Inter-Faith Food Shuttle with Food & Brew Event
WRAL-TV’s Shelly Leslie (left) & CBC NMG’s Liz McKee volunteer at Food & Brew to support the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. View Slideshow CBC is big supporter of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle; American Tobacco supports the non-profit through an annual Duck Race and MIX 101.5 holds a BackPack Buddies Drive each year as school starts. […]
Two CBC Executives Plan to Sleepout to Bring Awareness to Triangle Poverty
American Tobacco Vice President of Real Estate Michael Goodmon and WRAL-TV Vice President & General Manager Steve Hammel are getting ready to spend a night out in Durham. They won’t be attending posh parties or spending an evening at the theatre. The two CBC executives will be spending a night outside to help raise […]
An Inside View of the White House from a WRAL Photographer
WRAL-TV Photographer Greg Clark documented his recent trip to the White House with photos. View the Slideshow Covering television news can often be a challenge, particularly when human tragedy is presented like a fatal accident or a hurricane and its effects. It is a job that gives us a front seat in history also, whether […]
CBC Team Plays in March Madness to Support Sports Non-Profit
Team CBC (l to r: 620 The Buzz’ Mark Thomas, WRAL-FM’s Lynda Loveland, WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens, WRAL-TV’s Rachel Nash & 620 The Buzz’ Mike Maniscalco) hit the hardwood for the August Madness event. View the Slideshow Capitol Broadcasting was proud to support August Madness – a wheelchair basketball tournament benefitting Bridge II Sports. Bridge II […]
Tune in to WRAL-TV for the Dish from the Tar Heel Traveler
Airs Wednesday, August 1st at 7:00pm Join the Tar Heel Traveler for his annual restaurant special on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at 7pm. The half-hour Tar Heel Traveler Eats! features some of the best good-eating, belly-satisfying, down-home places around North Carolina. We’re talking hot dogs, barbecue and ice cream. Some of the state’s greatest—and […]
Learn How to Prepare for Hurricanes with WRAL’s 2012 Special
Learn How to Prepare for Hurricanes with WRAL’s 2012 Special Airs Thursday July 26 at 7:00pm Preparation is key when you are facing the real threat of a hurricane. North Carolina residents learned that first-hand last year with Hurricane Irene. Damage is not just confined to the coastal areas. Extensive destruction and extreme flooding came […]
CBC Personalities and More Make 2012 Metro Bravo List
Metro Magazine announced the winners of the 2012 Metro Bravo Awards in their July issue, and several CBC personalities and entities won top honors. This year marked the 13th appearance of the awards. And the CBC winners are: REGIONAL TV PERSONALITY Standing Ovation David Crabtree, WRAL-TV5 MetroBravo Kelcey Carlson, WRAL-TV5 Honorable Mention Bill Leslie, […]