WRAL-TV News, Anchors, WRAL-FM Morning Team Honored by NC Association of Broadcasters
WRAL-TV and MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM took home major awards from the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB) this week, including Anchor of the Year for WRAL-TV’s Lena Tillett and Large Market Radio Personality/Team of the Year for MIX Mornings’ Kyle, Bryan and Sarah. WRAL alumni Bill Leslie received induction into the NCAB Hall of Fame, […]
WRAL-TV’s Basaran Shares Knowledge, Experience with Future Leaders
WRAL-TV Assistant News Director Aysu Basaran is known for her positive mentorship of others, and she recently proved that again by agreeing to share her experience and expertise on two different platforms. Helping Celebrate the First AmendmentOn Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Basaran participated in First Amendment Day at UNC Chapel Hill. She sat on the […]
WRAL Nights of Lights returns to Dix Park, Tickets on sale Friday
New elements this year include additional large-scale light displays, in-person activations like a personal igloo rental or holiday outpost experience, multiple bike-only nights and a 5K Nights of Lights run/walk. WRAL Nights of Lights at Dorothea Dix Park is back this holiday season and bigger than ever! The downtown Raleigh drive-thru holiday light event, presented […]
New WRAL Documentary “Critical Term” Debuts September 22nd
New WRAL Documentary investigates why black mothers and babies are dying from pregnancy-related complications and the local groundbreaking programs working to save their lives. Black mothers and babies are dying from pregnancy-related complications at a rate alarmingly higher than other races. Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die in childbirth compared to […]
A First For Football Friday
WRAL-TV Sports Anchor Kacy Hintz made history last Friday night. She became the first woman to ever anchor Football Friday, hosting the full episode on September 9, 2022. Up until now only former WRAL-TV Sports Anchors Tom Suiter, Jeff Gravley and current WRAL-TV Sports Anchor Chris Lea have hosted. Due to a last-minute shuffle, Hintz […]
WRAL and CBC Join Forces with Eon Media for New AI Venture: WRAL Archives
Digital repository to be powered by advanced AI technology, a game changer in the media archives industry Today, WRAL TV, the powerhouse Raleigh TV station anchoring the broadcast arm of Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC)announced a new partnership with Eon Media to launch a highly advanced AI powered media store. The digital storefront is called WRAL […]
Coming SOON: The new WRAL.com website design
WRAL is releasing a brand-new website design this Thursday, Sept. 15, with the goal of making it easier for you to find the local news, weather and information you are looking for even faster. You will get a better overall user experience to find all of your favorite content. In addition, our team of experts […]
WRAL-TV Anchors Emcee African American Cultural Festival as WRAL Sponsors
WRAL-TV proudly sponsored the African American Cultural Festival held in Raleigh over the Labor Day weekend. “We had a record-breaking crowd both on Fayetteville Street and at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and this would not have happened without your station’s continued coverage,” said John Chavis Community Center Director Grady Bussey in […]
WRAL-TV Launches New Podcast
Debuting this week, WRAL Daily Download is the first daily, original podcast from WRAL News. Each episode features an in-depth conversation on a single topic. Several WRAL journalists will share hosting duties; WRAL-TV Reporters Amanda Lamb, Travis Fain, Julian Grace and Jack Hagel will be the regular hosts. These hosts will interview other WRAL reporters […]
Nominations for the WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards are OPEN
The WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards presented by M&F Bank are back! Show your support for local businesses by making your nominations now in your favorite categories through October 9. The top five finalists in every category, including best small business, grocery store, BBQ and more, will continue into the voting round starting October 17. Just […]