Bill Leslie Receives Highest Civilian Honor in NC
On Friday night, November 16, 2018, retired WRAL news anchor and musician Bill Leslie received the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award. Leslie is among a group of six civilians that was honored for their contributions to our state. Gov. Roy Cooper presented the North Carolina Award to him for his contributions in […]
WRAL-TV Ushers in Holidays with Parade Coverage and First-Ever Winter Wonderland
The holidays are here! WRAL-TV provided coverage of the 2018 Raleigh Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2018, per our annual tradition. And the station provided a new fun addition with the first-ever WRAL Winter Wonderland held on the St. Mary’s campus near downtown right after the parade. “This was the 45th year WRAL has […]
WRAL-TV Kicks Off 30th Annual Coats for Children Campaign
A coat. It seems so basic. But thousands of children in our viewing area need warm winter wear for the cold months ahead, especially families devastated by Hurricanes Florence and Michael. Coats for the Children is WRAL’s major community campaign to support families in need. We ask our viewers to donate gently used, clean coats, […]
WRAL-TV Receives Numerous Midsouth Emmy Nominations for 33rd Regional Competition
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 33rd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards on Thursday, November 15, 2018, and WRAL-TV is proud to have made the list multiple times. The station received a total of 26 nominations, including the overall nomination for News Excellence. The Emmy […]
RTDNAC/AP Honors WRAL-TV as Top News Website, Seven Other Awards
The RTDNAC and The Associated Press presented their annual awards to honor excellence in broadcast journalism, bestowing eight of the 2018 honors to WRAL-TV. On Saturday, November 10, 2018, over 160 professional and student journalists from North and South Carolina gathered at the Charlotte Motor Speedways for the 2018 RTDNAC/AP luncheon. The RTDNAC honored WRAL.com […]
WRAL-TV to Offer a Free, Family Fun Event After the Raleigh Christmas Parade!
Keep the holiday magic going at the WRAL Winter Wonderland! Join WRAL November 17, immediately after the Raleigh Christmas Parade until 1:30 p.m. WRAL Winter Wonderland is located at the entrance of Saint Mary’s School near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Saint Mary’s Street. A “wintry mix” of “frosty fun” awaits those who stroll on […]
David Crabtree to Continue Anchoring for WRAL News, Retirement Postponed
“I’ve had a phenomenal career…to have a chance to extend it is a privilege.” –David Crabtree Great news for loyal WRAL-TV viewers: Longtime anchor David Crabtree has postponed his planned retirement and will remain on the anchor desk for another two years. The extension will see Crabtree manning the anchor desk for the top rated […]
November 2018 Out and About TV Airs Wednesday
Wednesday on the November 2018 edition of WRAL’s Out and About, learn the secret to a perfect pie, to share this holiday season. Take a trip to Seagrove, NC to discover the art behind functional art. Plus how to make a side dish shine on the Thanksgiving table, and a new installation at the NC Museum of Art that […]
Raleigh Christmas Parade on WRAL for 45th Year
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, marks the return of a Triangle holiday tradition: The Raleigh Christmas Parade broadcast live on WRAL. Tens of thousands of people will line the streets while thousands more will watch from home. Presented by Shop Local Raleigh, the Raleigh Christmas Parade is the largest Christmas parade between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. Route The 1.4-mile […]
TheWrap@NCCapitol: Politics, Punditry and Witty Repartee Now in Podcast Form
TheWrap@NCCapitol, WRAL News’ regular roundup of political and government news, is now available via podcast. Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and statehouse reporter Travis Fain offer insightful reporting, smart analysis and just the right amount of attitude as they explain the workings of North Carolina politics. You’ve seen TheWrap@NCCapitol on WRAL.com and on Facebook. Now […]