Timelapse of expansion of WRAL-TV building

In November, 1998 WRAL-TV5 broke ground on a multi-million dollar building expansion that now houses its state-of-the-art news department/studio and administrative offices, plus remodeled office space for other WRAL-TV departments. The construction project added 35,000 feet onto the south side of the existing studios R.T. Dooley of Charlotte served as the general contractor for the project, and Envirotek of Raleigh ... (read more)

59th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade 2003

Coverage of the annual Raleigh Christmas Parade has been a tradition at WRAL-TV for many years. Enjoy watching the 2003 LIVE broadcast with WRAL News personalities Laurie Clowers and Mark Roberts. Mark filled in for Bill Leslie who was not feeling well that day. Special guest commentator was Clay Aiken, a finalist in the popular television program "American Idol." Clay ... (read more)

Halloween with SKY 5 pilot Frank Beall

Halloween is not just for kids! SKY 5 pilot Frank Beall and his photographer planned a little "trick or treat" surprise for WRAL weatherman Bob Debardelaben during the noon newscast. In this video, you will see Frank putting on his scary mask while he is flying. The viewers were not able to see this part of the action, but the ... (read more)

SKY 5 flies over NC mountains 1983

SKY 5 often criss-crosses across North Carolina to cover a story. While enroute, or on the way back, the photographer will often take advantage of the beautiful landscape by videotaping the scenery and then later add music to complement visuals. This video was shot and edited in 1983 as SKY 5 pilot Mike Allen flew the news crew back to ... (read more)

NBC joins WRAL February 29, 2016

NBC and WRAL-TV reunited on February 29, 2016. The big switch from CBS to NBC occurred at 7:00 AM with NBC's long running program "TODAY." Viewers were able to watch the historic moment as Jim Goodmon, CEO of Capitol Broadcasting, pushed the button labeled with the NBC "peacock" logo on the video switcher in WRAL's master control room. Watch this ... (read more)