WRAL, FOX 50 Back On U-verse

WRAL-TV FOX 50

Capitol Broadcasting Company stations WRAL, WRAZ (FOX 50) and WILM have returned to the U-verse cable lineup. “We’re very happy to tell you our channels are back on U-verse. We are as glad as you are that this disruption is over,” says Capitol Broadcasting Company Chief Operating Officer and President, Jimmy Goodmon. “Our team has […]

WRAL Reporters Trade Industry Tips With 5th Grade News Anchors

Brian Shrader

Students at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Raleigh received a surprise recently when reporter Brian Shrader and meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner showed up on campus to help them with their newscast. Every day around 9 a.m., the Wake County youngsters deliver news to their fellow students, like what’s for lunch (mini corn dog nuggets) and what’s […]

MidSouth Emmy Nominations Announced, WRAL-TV Earns Numerous Nods

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced their annual Emmy nominees on Thursday, November 16, 2017, and WRAL-TV is proud to have made the list multiple times.  The station received a total of 23 nominations, including the overall nomination for News Excellence. The Emmy winners will be announced at […]

WRAL-TV’s Coats for the Children Campaign Keeping Children Warm for 29 Years!

Coats for the Children

The 29th annual Coats for the Children Campaign to provide warm winter clothing and new toys to local children kicks off Nov. 18 WRAL-TV is once again collecting warm winter clothing, money and new toys for Salvation Army families in need. This annual community service campaign, presented by Jiffy Lube and Chiesi USA Pharmaceuticals, is […]

CBC Announces Promotions in Corporate, Real Estate, Baseball Operations

Michael Goodmon, George Habel & Mike Blrling

Capitol Broadcasting Company Inc., the parent company of WRAL-TV, WRAL.com and the Durham Bulls among other media, real estate and sports interests, announced the promotions Tuesday of three senior employees. George Habel, a 34-year CBC employee who as vice president of Capitol Sports oversaw two Triple-A National Championship titles for the Durham Bulls, will leave […]

WRAL-TV Wins AP Outstanding NC News Operation, RTDNAC Honors at 2017 Banquet

2017 RTDNAC/AP Awards - WRAL

WRAL-TV won six first place awards at the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) and the Associated Press (AP) 2017 awards luncheon on Saturday, November 11, 2017. WRAL-TV brought home 15 total awards, including Outstanding News Operation in NC.  WRAL-TV has now won that award nine times in 12 years. The RTDNAC […]

New Roles at American Underground and Capitol Broadcasting Company

Adam Klein & Doug Speight

Adam Klein Moves to Strategic Position Across CBC Divisions Doug Speight Named Executive Director at American Underground On Nov. 9, 2017, Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) announced two new positions: Adam Klein will leave his five year role as chief strategist at The American Underground startup hub to take on a newly created post: director of strategy […]

Smoke in the Engineering/ Former Ladies’ Room!

Engineering closet

Friday, November 3, 2017 was a night to remember at WRAL. As you know, an electrical fire started and was thankfully contained to a small room with concrete walls and pink tiles. Engineer Chris Cormier’s quick thinking and immediate action prevented the fire from spreading to other areas of the station. In a previous TBT […]

MIX 101.5 Now Accepting Submissions for 2017 Christmas Choir Competition

MIX Christmas Choir Competition

Does your school have the best choir in the Triangle?  If so, enter the MIX 101.5 Christmas Choir Competition for the opportunity to showcase your choir this holiday season on MIX 101.5 and win up to $5,000 for your school’s choir program! The competition is only open to schools in the following North Carolina counties:  […]