And the Hits Keep Coming: More Olympic Interviews and Venues from the WRAL-TV in Rio
The Super Six in Rio are delivering a staggering number of stories, interviews and inside looks at the Summer Olympics to Triangle viewers. WRAL-TV’s very own Renee Chou, Debra Morgan, Jeff Gravley, Ed Wilson, Keith Baker and Brad Simmons have been sharing their journey, and kindly allowing Capcom to in turn share their great social […]
Andy Griffith Discovered by Fred Fletcher?
The case can be made that Andy Griffith owes his start in showbiz to Fred Fletcher. Actually, Fred Fletcher made that claim in his book Tempus Fugit. One thing for sure, Fred knew talent when he heard or saw it. Read on to see how Fred makes his case. I still claim that the good […]
WRAL Team in Rio Still Going Strong
As the 2016 Summer Olympics rolled from week one into week two, the WRAL-TV team in Rio is still going strong. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporters Renee Chou, Debra Morgan and Jeff Gravley and WRAL-TV Photojournalists Ed Wilson, Keith Baker and Brad Simmons have met medal winners, covered coaches, and reported from the Games on WRAL newscasts and the […]
Let the Games Continue: More From WRAL’s Team in Rio
As we lead into the weekend, here’s a look at more photos from the WRAL-TV Team in Rio. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporters Renee Chou, Debra Morgan and Jeff Gravley and WRAL-TV Photojournalists Ed Wilson, Keith Baker and Brad Simmons have now crossed the halfway point in their Olympic adventure. Be sure to tune in to WRAL-TV each […]
Open House at the Big 5! 1958
This is what happened when Channel 5 invited the community to an open-house July 13, 1958. Gridlock! They came by the car loads! As you can see, the WRAL parking lot was packed. Actually we see one space available, but battling for that spot would have been quite a challenge. The “Tele-News Letter” from August […]
Let the Games Begin: WRAL-TV Rio Team Brings Olympic Coverage to Triangle
They had a rough road to Rio, but the WRAL-TV team covering the 2016 Summer Olympic action in Brazil is having a mountain-top adventure that more than makes up for lost luggage and a multi-day journey. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporters Debra Morgan, Renee Chou and Jeff Gravley with WRAL-TV Photojournalists Brad Simmons, Ed Wilson and Keith Baker […]
Area Football Coaches, Players Fill WRAL Studio A for HighSchoolOT.com Kick-off
Triangle area football coaches and players descended upon WRAL-TV’s Studio A for the annual HighSchoolOT.com Kickoff on Friday, July 29, 2016. Not only did the athletes and their mentors learn about the usual fall coverage of their scores, but the crowd became the first to hear about the brand new online show that will provide […]
CBC Recruits at WRAL Career Expo
Several CBC and WRAL-TV staffers took part in the WRAL/Capitol Area Workforce Development Career Expo on Thursday, August 4, 2016. The annual event took place at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, attracting job applicants from across the WRAL viewing area. Over 80 employers with 3,000 open jobs came to the event looking for prospective employees. […]
Melting Down the Minutes to the 2016 Olympic Games
Capitol Broadcasting is so excited about the start of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, we wanted to do something extra-special to countdown the final hours to the Opening Ceremonies. So, WRAL-TV designed an Olympic-themed ice sculpture and unveiled it at 6am on Thursday, August 4, the day before the big event. Viewers were […]
That’s “Bubba” in the Middle. WRAL News Anchor John Hudson
From left to right we see Ray Wilkinson, CBC VP and President of Ag News, WRAL News anchor/reporter John Hudson and WRAL reporter Fred Taylor. The picture was taken in Studio A on September 28, 1989. The occasion was a farewell breakfast for John Hudson, AKA “Bubba,” as he returned to his native state of […]