Coming SOON: The new WRAL.com website design

WRAL is releasing a brand-new website design this Thursday, Sept. 15, with the goal of making it easier for you to find the local news, weather and information you are looking for even faster. You will get a better overall user experience to find all of your favorite content. In addition, our team of experts […]

WRAL-TV Anchors Emcee African American Cultural Festival as WRAL Sponsors

Ken Smith & Chris Lovingood

WRAL-TV proudly sponsored the African American Cultural Festival held in Raleigh over the Labor Day weekend.  “We had a record-breaking crowd both on Fayetteville Street and at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and this would not have happened without your station’s continued coverage,” said John Chavis Community Center Director Grady Bussey in […]

WRAL-TV Launches New Podcast

Debuting this week, WRAL Daily Download is the first daily, original podcast from WRAL News. Each episode features an in-depth conversation on a single topic. Several WRAL journalists will share hosting duties; WRAL-TV Reporters Amanda Lamb, Travis Fain, Julian Grace and Jack Hagel will be the regular hosts. These hosts will interview other WRAL reporters […]

Nominations for the WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards are OPEN

The WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards presented by M&F Bank are back! Show your support for local businesses by making your nominations now in your favorite categories through October 9. The top five finalists in every category, including best small business, grocery store, BBQ and more, will continue into the voting round starting October 17. Just […]

Arts Councils Present Gift to CBC and WRAL as Thanks for Second Big Night In

Arts Council Leaders & WRAL-TV

Leaders of the four Triangle arts councils stopped by WRAL-TV on Thursday, September 1, 2022, to meet with station management and present CBC and WRAL with a pottery jar by NC artist Mark Hewitt on as thanks for their partnership on the second annual Big Night In For the Arts this past spring. Capitol Broadcasting […]

DBBC’s Mike Birling Talks about Coastal Plain League

“The Coastal Plain League is kind of what minor league baseball used to be.  You can have a lot more impact, not only in the communities but you know with the players.”– DBBC’s Mike Birling WRAL-TV Sports Anchor/Reporter Chris Lea recently talked to Durham Bulls Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Birling for his thoughts […]

Yarn Plays for News in WRAL Gardens, Preps for Return of Mill Sessions

Yarn

What better way to start a day in the office that with live music outside your window?  Blake Christiana and Rick Bugel of the band Yarn came to the WRAL Gardens to celebrate the return of the Mill Music Sessions at Rocky Mount Mills this fall.  WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Ken Smith chatted with the duo on […]

Deadline Nears for 2022 WRAL Azalea Celebration Applications

A few more days remain before the deadline for North Carolina nonprofits to apply for azaleas from the 2022 WRAL Azalea Celebration. All applications must be postmarked by September 12, 2022, an extension from the original deadline! The 36th Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration is accepting applications from non-profits for the 2022 plant giveaway.  Sponsored by […]

Capitol Broadcasting and WRAL-TV Launch WRAL News+

Watch live NC news, weather, and traffic coverage on the new 24/7 multi-platform news channel: WRAL News+ There’s a new way to watch and listen to the news! WRAL has launched our brand new 24/7 streaming news channel: WRAL News+. Now you can watch and listen to the most accurate and trending headlines anywhere you […]

Tar Heel Traveler Features Unique Brewery at Rocky Mount Mills

Spaceway Brewery

Two CBC interests came together recently when WRAL-TV’s Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason took a trip to Rocky Mount Mills and discovered Spaceway Brewery.  Mason featured the brewery and its CEO and Brewmaster Briana Brake on Tar Heel Traveler segment for WRAL-TV news. “My number one goal is to make the best beer that I […]