Applications Now Being Accepted for 2017 WRAL Azalea Celebration
The 32nd Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration is now accepting applications from non-profits for the 2017 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 received or postmarked by […]
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith Honored at Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies
WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Ken Smith has been a dedicated volunteer with Special Olympics North Carolina for years. While he emceed the annual Opening Ceremonies, as is his tradition, SONC surprised him with a special award. Smith received the prestigious James E. Long Commitment to Execellence Award on Friday, June 2, 2017. “He was completely caught off […]
Indy Week Readers Vote CBC Into 2017 Best List
Indy Week released their Best of the Triangle 2017 winners in the first week of June, and several CBC personalities and entities made the list. Indy Week readers voted to determine the category winners and finalists. “This is, bar none, the most comprehensive guide to the coolest local stuff out there, imitators be damned,” reported […]
Tony Gupton “Mr. GPS”
You might be surprised to find out how some of our long-term employees got their foot in the door at Capitol Broadcasting. Tony Gupton has quite a tale to tell from how he went from digging in the dirt to shooting the stars, all from the WRAL campus on Western Boulevard. Tony, AKA “Guppy,” is […]
June Out and About TV Airs Wednesday
The June edition of Out and About TV, a monthly TV series inspired by our popular website, airs Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. From the Mountains to the Coast, WRAL’s June Out and About explores food, family fun, and adventure in North Carolina. Enjoy traditional Appalachian cuisine, in the quiet and […]
WRAL-TV, Baez Honored by Salvation Army for Hurricane Matthew Coverage
The Salvation Army of Fayetteville recently honored WRAL-TV for the station’s coverage of Hurricane Matthew, both during the storm and in the days following. WRAL-TV Reporter Gilbert Baez accepted the 2016 Media Excellence Award at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. “In the spirit of camaraderie as a community, we want […]
Shelly Leslie To Lead New Audience Development Initiative; Jay Yovanovich Named Director Of Marketing for WRAL/FOX 50
WRAL-TV Creative Director Shelly Leslie is celebrating 30 years with the station with a significant promotion. Effective Friday, June 2, 2017, she is now general manager of audience development — a new Capitol Broadcasting Company division focused on growing the company’s digital video footprint. This division will run like a startup inside the company, creating […]
WRAL Explorer Post 5 Wraps Successful Year
“I’m very proud to know and work with this group of young people, and can’t wait to see the great things they’ll end up achieving in the future.” – WRAL-TV Steve Elizondo The 2016-2017 WRAL Explorer Post 5 Team recently wrapped up their year of learning at the Big 5. WRAL-TV Digital Media Administrator Steve […]
550 Creative Team Earns Nine PromaxBDA Noms
PromaxBDA released their list of 2017 award finalists late last week, and the WRAL-TV and FOX 50 Creative teams, now familiarly known as 550 Creative, earned nine nominations. The annual PromaxBDA Awards celebrate and honor “the best in local media, marketing and design, driving excellence, creativity and innovation from the local market.” And the CBC […]
WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest Starts Friday
Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it’s just about time for the WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest! It’s Friday through Monday at Fleming Loop Park in Fuquay-Varina and includes all kinds of opportunities to see hot air balloons in action – from tethered balloon rides to glowing hot air balloons at night to even competition […]