Juneteenth in the Triangle: Your guide to historic tours, exhibits, events and festivals
By Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. The first Juneteenth was June 19, 1865, when in the aftermath of the Civil War, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control and ensure the freedom of all enslaved men, women and children. Considered the longest-running African […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2022 WRAL Azalea Celebration
The 36th Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration is now accepting applications from non-profits for the 2022 plant giveaway. Sponsored by WRAL-TV, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, FOX 50, WRAL.com and NC Beautiful, the Azalea Celebration promotes environmental education, beautification and stewardship by awarding azalea plants to non-profits in North Carolina. All applications must be postmarked by August 25, […]
Fandom On Display: A Perk Of Working at CBC
Working in the office definitely has some unexpected and unique perks at Capitol Broadcasting. Corp TV Production Manager Anita Normanly happened to arrive for the day in time to meet one of her favorite local musicians, Kate Rhudy! Rhudy was in the WRAL Gardens to perform live on the WRAL Morning News on FOX 50 […]
Azalea Gardens bench dedicated in memory of WRAL employee killed in crash
Family members, friends and coworkers of WRAL employee Erin Simanskis gathered Wednesday in the WRAL Azalea Gardens, where a bench was dedicated in her memory. Erin died in January after being hit by a van during a January snowstorm on her way home from work. Read the full WRAL.com story, watch video and learn more […]
A Final Newscast, Celebration for WRAL-TV Anchor David Crabtree
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree anchored the news desk for his final newscast at the Big 5 on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Then a few special guests celebrated him at a farewell reception on the station patio. See the tribute from WRAL 6pm newscast and some of Crabtree’s thoughts on his 28 years at CBC and four […]
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree Bids Farewell on Anchor Desk Tonight
WRAL-TV Anchor David Crabtree will be on the anchor desk during WRAL’s Evening News for the final time tonight, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He will move on to focus on his new role of interim CEO of PBS North Carolina. Crabtree has been chronicling his career of stories at WRAL over the past few weeks […]
CBC Cares Ukraine Wraps Five-Day Focus, Resources Remain Available
Last week every Capitol Broadcasting division took part in a CBC Cares effort to highlight the agencies and organizations supporting Ukraine. From parking lot flags and massive banners, to fountains and towers glowing blue and yellow, to a social media takeover—our message is clear—WE STAND WITH UKRAINE. For 5 days, beginning last Wednesday, on WRAL-TV […]
WRAL-TV Wins Three Regional Murrow Awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has honored WRAL News with three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including one for Overall Excellence. The Regional Murrow Awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and digital news organizations. Regional Murrow Awards are presented to small and large radio, television and digital outlets in […]
WRAL News Announces New Anchor Team
Gerald Owens joins Debra Morgan on anchor desk for 6 p.m. newscast,continues to anchor 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. & 11 p.m. news WRAL News, the most watched news team in the Triangle, is proud to announce a new anchor team for the highly rated WRAL News at 6 p.m.. WRAL viewers will recognize […]
CBC Cares Ukraine Continues with Highlights from CBC Divisions
Every Capitol Broadcasting division is taking part in a CBC Cares effort to highlight the agencies and organizations supporting Ukraine. From parking lot flags and massive banners, to fountains and towers glowing blue and yellow, to a social media takeover—our message is clear—WE STAND WITH UKRAINE. For 5 days, beginning yesterday, on WRAL-TV and WRAL.com, we […]