WRAL-TV’s Wilmoth Conquers Fear of Heights for Special Olympics
WRAL-TV Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth has never been so happy to see the ground as she was on Friday, September 29, 2017. Wilmoth joined the ranks of the WRAL personalities who have gone “Over the Edge” for Special Olympics. Although she was scared, she is glad she took on, and conquered, the challenge. “I was completely […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company and DISH Renew Multi-Year Retransmission Agreement
Locally-owned and operated Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) announced today it has secured a long-term deal with DISH Network L.L.C. for retransmission of WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV and WILM-TV in the Raleigh, N.C. and Wilmington, N.C. markets. The deal was completed months in advance of the contract expiration date. “We are pleased to announce the renewal of our […]
WRAL.com Expands Voters’ Choice Awards
It is time to vote for your favorite local businesses! Due to the success of WRAL’s Out & About Voters’ Choice Awards over the last two years, we have decided to expand our popular ballot contest to give North Carolina businesses, from the mountains to the coast, the chance to be recognized. The new WRAL.com Voters’ […]
October Out and About TV airs Wednesday
The October edition of Out and About TV, a monthly TV series inspired by our popular website, airs Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Coming up this month: See what’s new at the 150th North Carolina State Fair A local chef takes a whole Atlantic Salmon and creates edible works of art. Local fall […]
WRAL-TV’s Wilmoth Ready to Go “Over the Edge” For Special Olympics
WRAL-TV Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth is truly dedicated to Special Olympics and her brother. She is about to rappel down the Wells Fargo building in downtown Raleigh on Friday, September 29, 2017, as part of the annual Over the Edge fundraiser for Special Olympics NC. And that’s not a task she takes lightly. “WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Ken […]
WRAL-TV, American Tobacco & Rocky Mount Mills Help Food Bank Collect 21 Tons for Hurricane Victims
The list of Hurricanes wreaking havoc on the United States and Caribbean islands during the past few weeks has been staggering, as has the devastation and need left in their wakes. To help, WRAL-TV and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC got together for a ‘food-raising’ drive for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey […]
WRAL-TV Makes “Best of Fayetteville” List for Fourth Year Running
For the fourth year in a row, the readers of Up and Coming News Magazine in Cumberland County have voted WRAL-TV as the Best TV Station. And for the second year running, WRAL-TV also won for Fayetteville’s Best Weather and Best Traffic Reporting TV Station. WRAL-TV Reporter Gilbert Baez attended the 17th Annual Up & […]
David Crabtree to Retire From WRAL in Late 2018
“Replacing a legend is difficult. Becoming one yourself … well, that’s rare.” — WRAL-TV News Director Rick Gall “What a ride. What a journey. What a privilege.” – WRAL-TV anchor David Crabtree After 35 years delivering the news on radio, television and the web, WRAL’s David Crabtree is planning to retire near the end of […]
“All CBC Hands on Deck” Hurricane Diana 1984
Every new hurricane that touches North Carolina soil always evokes a name, memory, and comparison of previous storms: Hazel, Floyd, Fran, and now Irma. When it comes to covering hurricanes, we know a thing or two, or three, or four… In 1984, Hurricane Diana was compared to Hurricane Hazel of 1954 simply because Diana reared […]
WRAL-TV and Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC To Hold Drive for Hurricane Victims Wednesday
Here to Help: Hurricane Relief Food Drive All day on Wednesday, WRAL and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC are ‘food-raising’ for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. During this daylong Hurricane Relief Food Drive, we asking for food donations and cleaning supplies. The donations will be delivered to food banks in […]