Behind the Scenes with WRAL-TV’s “Brain Game”: New Season Begins with Taping

"Brain Game"

The smartest 30 minutes on television recently got geared up for a new season on WRAL-TV.  The 21st season of WRAL-TV’s Brain Game kicked off with the taping of the first competition.  Brain Game Host Mark Roberts welcomed students from nine schools to the station on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, to record the first games […]

Listen and Learn with WRAL-FM’s Caskey & King: New Podcast “Wine + Dandy”

Wine + Dandy

Wine is not just for snobs.  That’s the crux of a new podcast by two MIX 101.5 vino fans.  WRAL-FM Air Personality Sarah King brings her considerable wine expertise to share with wine lover but neophyte WRAL-FM Copywriter/Air Personality Jami Caskey.  The pair gab about all things decanted on their new podcast Wine + Dandy. […]

Halloween in the Air, in the Studio, on the Ground!

Frank Beall

When you allow television folks a little free rein; watch-out! Halloween provides the perfect cover to mask a little tomfoolery. Check out some WRAL blasts from the Halloween past. First up is from October, 1986. SKY 5 pilot Frank Beall decides to spook legendary WRAL weatherman Bob DeBardelaben by donning a vampire mask while flying […]

WRAL’s Holiday Traditions Continue Again This Year

2017 Raleigh Christmas Parade

Plans include the 44th Year of Televising the Raleigh Christmas Parade For decades, WRAL has been THE station for live coverage of major holiday events across the community, and this year will be no different. On November 18th, the 2017 Raleigh Christmas Parade, a WRAL holiday tradition for 44 years, will be broadcast to families […]

Get Ready for Smashing Pumpkins at a Great MIX 101.5 Event

MIX 101.5 Great Pumpkin Smash

Wondering what to do with your leftover Halloween Pumpkins?  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 4, 2017, to join MIX 101.5 for their second annual Great Pumpkin Smash at Three Bears Acres! The fun will take place from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Three Bears Acres on Beaver Dam Road in Creedmoor. Smash your leftover jack-o’-lanterns and […]

WRAL Documentary “Sea Change” To Premiere Oct 24th

WRAL Documentary: Sea Change

Scientists are predicting about a three-foot rise in sea level along North Carolina’s coast by 2100, which would have devastating impacts on our coastal communities. A rising sea is already causing issues including more frequent flooding, higher storm surges, higher erosion rates and saltwater intrusion into forests and farmlands. People in coastal counties are already […]

Come Visit WRAL-TV and FOX 50 at the State Fair

Greg Fishel

The 2017 North Carolina State Fair opened on Thursday, October 12th, and WRAL-TV personalities were on hand to greet viewers.  Come by the WRAL-TV/FOX 50 tent during the two week Fair to say “Hi” to your favorite WRAL friends.  The tent is located on the northeast side of Dorton Arena facing restaurant row. Find a […]

Vote for the Bulls!

Durham Bulls

The statewide October Election day has passed, but now it’s awards season and the Durham Bulls want your vote! Vote for the Durham Bulls as the Best Team in Minor League Baseball, and vote for Kean Wong’s grand slam, a photo of the DBAP’s breathtaking sunsets and more. Get the scoop and the links to vote on […]