WRAL Storm Central Brings Meteorology to the Masses

An interactive exhibit in the new Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences gives guests an opportunity to learn about weather in a hands-on way. An interactive exhibit in the new Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences gives guests an opportunity to learn about weather in […]
Capitol Broadcasting Builds Solar ‘Farm’ at Broadcast Tower Site

This photo shows spacing of solar panels on racking system. Capitol Broadcasting is now an electricity producer. A 1-megawatt solar “farm” that recently was constructing at WRAL TV’s antenna site in Garner is generating electricity that is being purchased by Progress Energy. The power generated is enough for about 1,000 homes. Financial terms of the […]
Which WRAL Reporter Was an NFL Cheerleader?

WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Sloane Heffernan is vying for the local Dancing title. Now that we’ve got your attention….She brightens up your weekend mornings on the anchor desk, but soon she’ll be lighting up the dance floor as well. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Sloane Heffernan is the latest CBC’er to strap on her dancing shoes for a shot […]
WRAL-TV and WRAL.com Win Four Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

WRAL-TV and WRAL.com Win Four Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) honored WRAL with four Regional Edward R. Murrow awards. WRAL was honored in the Continuing Coverage and Best Newscast categories for its outstanding reporting before, during and after deadly tornadoes struck North Carolina on April 16, 2011. […]
WRAL-TV Producing Debate To Air Statewide in N.C.

Democratic Gubernatorial Debate Monday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. Airs Live on WRAL-TV and WRAL.com Available statewide on UNC-TV WRAL-TV will host a debate between the three major candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, former Congressman Bob Etheridge and State Representative Bill Faison share where they stand on the issues […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company Presents Unprecedented, Prime-Time Broadcast of WRAL Documentary Across North Carolina

Capitol Broadcasting Company Presents Unprecedented, Prime-Time Broadcast of WRAL Documentary Across North Carolina“6,149 Days” Premieres Thursday, April 12 at 8:00 pm Greg Taylor was wrongly convicted of murder in 1993, the result of a rush to judgment by police, evidence that was withheld from the jury and misleading testimony by key witnesses. In a powerful […]
Schieffer Slated for NC SPIN 700th Episode

CBS Host & Anchor Bob Schieffer will appear at a special event to celebrate NC SPIN’s 700th episode on April 17th. On April 17, 2012, NC SPIN, North Carolina’s only independently produced statewide TV and radio talk show celebrates its 700th show with an evening with Bob Schieffer, and you are invited. Bob Schieffer, host […]
Candidates for Governor Set to Debate the Issues on WRAL-TV

Three Candidates for the Democratic Party’s Gubernatorial Nomination Share Where They Stand on the Issues Watch the hour-long Gubernatorial Debate live on WRAL-TV and WRAL.com Monday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. WRAL-TV will host a debate between the three major candidates for the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nomination. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, former Congressman Bob […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company Receives Governor’s Award

Capitol Broadcasting Company Receives Governor’s Award at the 26th ANNUAL MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARDS CBC Stations WRAL and FOX 50 Win Total of 15 Awards, Including News Excellence WRAL-TV’s Shan Zhong (l to r), Shelly Leslie & Jay Yovanovich show off some of the many Regional Emmys WRAL & FOX 50 staffers took home on March […]
Friday Appears as Guest on NC Spin

Friday Appears as Guest on NC Spin Dr. Bill Friday (right) appears as a guest on NC Spin with host Tom Campbell. Dr. William C. Friday, former President of the UNC system for thirty years and the host of the legendary statewide program North Carolina People, had the tables turned on him recently in studio […]