FOX50 America at War promo

September 11, 2001 terrorists attacked New York City and Washington, D.C. In response to those attacks, America went to war. In North Carolina, many active duty and reserve military personnel were called to serve overseas. Families faced new realities as they adjusted seeing their relatives leave home to serve their country. This 30 second promo aired during November, 2001 on ... (read more)

WRAL 60th Anniversary “The Early Years” by The Tar Heel Traveler

WRAL celebrated 60 years of broadcasting on December 15, 2016. In recognition of that anniversary, Scott Mason – better known as The Tar Heel Traveler – took viewers on a time travel, via black and white film footage, to witness several news events covered by WRAL during the early years. A few of the highlights include President John F. Kennedy’s ... (read more)

WRAL 60th Groundbreaking Retrospective by The Tar Heel Traveler

In recognition of WRAL's 60th Anniversary, Scott Mason - better known as The Tar Heel Traveler - took viewers back to October 17, 1956 for the groundbreaking ceremonies of the studios on Western Boulevard in Raleigh. WRAL would sign on two months later on December 15, 1956 using a temporary studio in the garage of the transmitter building near Garner. ... (read more)