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 […]
Vote for Your Favorites in the 2018 WRAL.com Voters’ Choice Awards
The 2018 WRAL.com Voters’ Choice Awards ballot is now open for voting starting! See who all of the finalists are for awards like Best Burger, Best Brewery, and more. VOTE & SHARE Help your favorites in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond earn the top spot by voting and sharing through December 2. Tag your […]
Explorer Post 5 Kicks Off 49th Year with Open House, Applications Being Accepted Through Oct 25
It might have seemed a little crowded in Café 550 on Thursday night, October 18, 2018, as WRAL-TV hosted our Open House for the 49th year of Explorer Post 5. The station kicked off the night with a short ‘behind the scenes’ video shot and edited by our Post 5 members. “Our Open House is […]
CBC Distributes 5,000 Azaleas to Non-Profits in 33rd Annual Celebration
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, winning non-profits from across North Carolina came to Capitol Broadcasting’s transmitter site in Auburn to collect the plants each were awarded in the 33rd Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration. CBC distributed 5,000 azaleas to 126 groups from across the state. The groups came from as far west as Boone and as […]
CBC’ers Help Walk For Hope
Several CBC’ers took part in the 2018 Walk For Hope on Sunday, October 14, 2018, helping support those struggling with mental illness in the process. Both WRAL-TV and WRAL-FM were once again proud sponsors of the event. MIX 101.5’s Two Men and a Mom – Kyle Smelser, Bryan Lord and Sarah King – emceed the […]
Look to the Rainbow, After Tropical Storm Michael
It was a sight that would have inspired Judy Garland into song. After a long day of storm coverage, WRAL-TV News Photojournalist Richard Adkins captured the perfect positive images after the remnants of Tropical Storm Michael moved through Lumberton on Thursday evening. His full rainbow photo, featured on the WRAL newscast, quickly went viral among […]
Visit WRAL at the State Fair
Come by the WRAL tent, on the northeast side of Dorton Arena facing restaurant row, and say “Hi” to your friends from WRAL-TV at the North Carolina State Fair! Thursday, October 11 3:30-5:30pm: Dr. Allen Mask Friday, October 12 11:30a-1:30p: Adam Owens 1:30-3:30p: Kat Campell 3:30-5:30p: Kasey Cunningham & Emmy Victor Saturday, October 13 11:30a-1:30p: Bryan […]
WRALSportsFan Launches Three Days of #FanAskAway with the Canes Oct 2nd
Attention all Caniacs. Direct your web browser to WRALSportsFan.com for the next three days for the wind up to the Canes home opener this Thursday night, October 4th. 99.9 The Fan Sports Talkers and WRAL-TV hockey aficionados will be discussion the burgeoning potential for the 2018-2019, with the new team leadership. 99.9 The Fan Sports […]
October 2018 Out and About TV Airs Wednesday
Tune in this Wednesday for the October editor of WRAL’s Out and About to see these features: The North Carolina State Fair has returned with rides, food and everything that makes North Carolina great. Scramble the perfect eggs with Postmaster’s Chris Lopez. WRAL’s Elizabeth Gardner takes a look at our Fall Leaf Forecast, and listen […]