New WRAL Documentary “UnSafe” Looks at Gun Violence
Airs Wednesday, March 13 at 7pm Join WRAL-TV on a compelling journey as the WRAL Documentary Unit delves into the heart of a pressing issue: gun violence. Shockingly, statistics from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety reveal that kids are 51% more at risk to die from a gun in our state compared to […]
Tune in TONIGHT for Big Night In for the Arts
Where else can you see performances by renowned artists including Grammy-nominated musicians Pierce Freelon and Tift Merritt, award winning bluegrass musician Tray Wellington, local muralist Gabriel Eng-Goetz, emerging playwright and filmmaker Jordan Wiley, and the dynamic Latin American dance group Takiri Folclor Latino all in the same night? Tonight on WRAL-TV! Tune in for the 3rd Annual Big Night In for the Arts […]
Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek at Big Night In for the Arts: Recording Tift Merritt
A crew from WRAL-TV traveled to Sonark Studios in Hillsborough on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to record Tift Merritt’s segment for Big Night In for the Arts. WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Urisch and WRAL-TV Local Production Producers Steve Elizondo and Scott Reid worked alongside Sonark’s CEO & Chief Engineer Steven Raets and Studio Manager […]
Big Night In Wins Emmy
As WRAL-TV gets set to air the 2024 Big Night In for the Arts, the station has received accolades for last year’s broadcast! The 2023 Big Night In is the recipient of the Midsouth Emmy Award for Audio Description. WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Ursich, Executive Director for the Big Night In broadcast, won alongside […]
Come Join Fun at Watch Party for Big Night In 2024
Big Night In for the Arts, the partnership between WRAL-TV and the arts councils of Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange counties is right around the corner on Thursday, March 7, 2024. There are multiple ways to watch and support this televised production that highlights the incredible influence of the arts in our community, showcasing the talent and creativity that […]
CBC/WRAL Night at PBS NC Supporting Public TV Annual Fundraiser Tonight
Tune in to PBS NC tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to see WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Lena Tillett. No, that’s not a station misprint. Tillett will appear in segments on North Carolina’s public television station, for CBC/WRAL night on PBS NC, marking our 22nd year as a PBS NC Corporate Partner during the spring fundraiser. “Lena Tillett […]
Explorer Post 5 Students Learn from WRAL-TV Doc Team
WRAL-TV’s Documentary Team recently took time out of their busy schedules to talk to students in the WRAL Explorer Post 5 program. WRAL-TV Documentary & Investigative Producer/Reporter Cristin Severance and WRAL Documentary Photographer Dwayne Myers shared about their personal paths in broadcasting, documentary production and storytelling. The pair used the openings to the WRAL Docs […]
News excellence: WRAL claims top award, six more at regional Emmys
The 38th annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award winners were announced in Nashville on Feb. 17, 2024, and WRAL again came home with the top award. It marks the second year in a row that WRAL won for News Excellence. “This remarkable run reflects the collective, amazing commitment and work of a great news team.” said […]
WRAL-TV Rick Gall Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by RTDNAC
The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) surprised WRAL-TV News Director Rick Gall with a Lifetime Achievement Award “for years of tireless service to local news.” He received the honor at the organization’s 2024 Student Workshop which took place at WSOC-TV in Charlotte on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Gall has been an […]
Lineup Revealed for 2024 Big Night In for the Arts
Tune in to WRAL-TV on March 7, 2024, for Big Night In for the Arts, what has become an annual tradition for WRAL-TV in partnership with the arts councils of Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange counties. The televised production features a superstar line-up of locally and nationally known artists with local ties. And now that […]