WRAL-TV’s Binker Honored for Work in Evidence-Based Journalism
TV Multimedia Investigative Reporter Mark Binker was recently honored as the 2015 recipient of the Weidenbaum Center Award for Evidence-Based Journalism. The Weidenbaum Center created the Evidence-Based Journalism award to “annually to recognize a past participant whose work represents quality journalism on public policy that embodies the principles of the Media Retreat.” Established by the […]
WRAL-TV and Radio One Raleigh Expand HungerFreeNC Movement
Form Coalition of Partners, Announce MEDIAthon, Launch Website North Carolina’s top television station, WRAL-TV, and the leading regional urban music specialist, Radio One Raleigh, are partnering again for year two of a powerful movement of change. Last year, the media partners created HungerFreeNC, a week of special programming and an unprecedented daylong TV, radio, web, […]
It Happened in July
1. July 31, 1979 marks the day this news gathering tool went into service. A. Livestar 5 B. SKY 5 C. Starshooter B. Microwave news van 2. Do you know the name of the television show that was the lead-in to Action News 5 at 6:00 in 1986? A. Gomer Pyle B. Andy Griffith Show […]
Coach K Featured in Third ‘Fan Town Hall’
The third installment of 99.9 The Fan’s ‘Fan Town Hall’ series took place on Thursday, July 2, 2015, featuring Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the 2015 NCAA Men’s College Basketball champion Duke Blue Devils. The 60-minute Q&A session had Coach K addressing questions about his own success as well as basketball in general. “It was a […]
Promotion in Print
Today we take a look back through the WRAL-TV photo archives for some print ads and billboards from across the decades. Enjoy these snapshots from the past:
CBC’s Inaugural Sports Radio Open Raises $6,000 for Food Bank
One hundred-twenty golfers came together to hit the links for the inaugural Sports Radio Open hosted by 620 The Buzz and 99.9 The Fan on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the River Ridge Golf Club in Raleigh. The event benefitted the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, and ended up raising $6,000 for the […]
CBC Stations Bring Home Seven National Awards for Promotions
Promax BDA announced the winners of their Local Awards during their annual Station Summit in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 25, 2015, and Capitol Broadcasting stations brought home numerous awards. FOX 50 nabbed four Promax Bronze awards, while WRAL-TV won one Silver and two Bronze. These prestigious national awards honor the best in television marketing […]
The Summer Melt is On at WRAL-TV
The early summer heatwave has folks in the Triangle feeling like we’re melting, and WRAL-TV decided to throw an icy spin on the sweltering temperatures. WRAL commissioned local artist Todd Dawson to create an 1,800 pound ice sculpture placed out front of the station by the fountain beginning at 6am on Thursday, June 25, 2015. […]
The Building with 5 or More Lives
“This place is a maze!” That is the first impression expressed by many when they walk through the broadcast building. Two buildings have been added, with seamless access between them. If you know where to look, you can see remnants of the past. The first building contains studio A and B and was completed in […]
Two CBC Personalities Help Give Back Through WakeMed Scrub Run
Frequently CBC’s contributions to the community hit home for our staffers who participate. The recent WakeMed Scrub Run became a way for two staffers to give back to a facility that has helped them. Capitol Broadcasting’s, WRAL TV, FOX 50, CBC Sports Radio, and WRAL-FM MIX 101.5 again served as the media sponsors for the […]