WRAL Morning Newscast coverage of tornado damage Nov 28, 1988

At 1:00 AM on November 28, 1988 a ferocious F4 tornado touched down in Raleigh, North Carolina. The most intense damage occurred over northwestern Raleigh where the tornado traveled through densely populated areas near major intersections. Many large businesses were damaged or destroyed including a K-Mart. There were two reported fatalities and 105 injuries across Raleigh as the tornado tracked ... (read more)

WRAL News coverage of Robesonian Newspaper hostage siege

The Robesonian Newspaper siege turned into a dynamic news story that unfolded live on WRAL-TV. Action News 5 anchor Charlie Gaddy called the newspaper office not knowing if anyone would answer the phone. Gaddy was able to talk directly with a hostage and then with Eddie Hatcher, one of the hostage-takers. As you watch and listen, you will see Gaddy ... (read more)

WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter tribute by staff and friends 2008

It is a tradition at most television stations to produce a "goodbye video" to the one who is leaving for another job or retiring. A video is produced that viewers see and there is another video produced showing staff members and friends that is a bit more candid and longer. It is usually seen and then presented to the person ... (read more)

WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter’s Last Sportscast Dec 18 2008

WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter retired as the primary WRAL Sports anchor on December 18, 2008. Tom Suiter started at WRAL in 1971 and worked under legendary sportscaster Nick Pond. He worked his way up in Sports and joined the 6 PM anchor team in 1981 … a position he held for nearly 28 years. In 2008, Tom went part-time ... (read more)

WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter farewell 2008

Tom Suiter, worked at WRAL in sports for 45 amazing years. Tom started at WRAL in 1971. He worked his way up in Sports and joined the 6 PM anchor team in 1981 … a position he would hold for nearly 28 years. In 2008, Tom went part-time and continued to play a major role on our Sports staff. His ... (read more)