1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #2 Western Influences

The USSR ceased to exist on December 26, 1991. A few weeks later, WRAL News anchor Donna Gregory and WRAL photographer Jay Jennings accompanied the NC Friendship Force on a trip to Russia, now formerly the USSR, in mid-January 1992. What could be more American than a hamburger, milkshake, and fries from McDonalds? After the collapse of communism, American style ... (read more)

1992 NC Friendship Force trip to Moscow Report #1 Food

The USSR ceased to exist on December 26, 1991. A few weeks later, WRAL News anchor Donna Gregory and WRAL photographer Jay Jennings accompanied the NC Friendship Force on a trip to Russia, now formerly the USSR, in mid-January 1992. When they arrived in Moscow, the temperature was -12 degrees! They were able to stay with Russian host families to ... (read more)

WRAL Chief Meteorologist travels to the summit of Mount Washington

WRAL Chief Meteorologist is known for his love of science and cold weather. His trip to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire was a dream come true. This two part report (seen back-to-back) features Greg enjoying being in the cold northern regions, even to the point of helping residents shovel their snow. Then he traveled to the summit ... (read more)

WRAL.com program LIVE@ with host Brian Shrader and guests Bill Leslie and Mark Roberts

LIVE@ was a unique 10 minute program that streamed "live" from a mini-studio/control room on WRAL.com. The program was hosted by Brian Shrader. Most of the guests were staff members of WRAL-TV and WRAL.COM. The program was spontaneous, unscripted craziness! Guests would offer comments on fun happenings in the local community and offer critiques on movies and other entertainment events. ... (read more)