Ground Breaking of WRAL-TV Studios Oct 17 1956

October 17, 1956 was ground breaking day for construction of the WRAL-TV studios and offices located at 2619 Western Boulevard in Raleigh, North Carolina. WRAL-FM carried the dedication ceremonies LIVE with Fred Fletcher, VP of Capitol Broadcasting introducing the guest speakers and providing commentary. George Geoghegan, VP of Wachovia Bank and Trust served as Master of Ceremonies. Other speakers included ... (read more)

Doctors On Call

“Doctors on Call” was hosted by WRAL Health Team physician Dr. Allen Mask. The program provided viewers with the opportunity to call the station and receive free, confidential medical advice from physicians and specialists with the NC Medical Society. WRAL News anchor Pam Saulsby served as co-host.Dr. Allen Mask interviews the following doctors during this particular program: Dr. Sharon Fekrat ... (read more)

Jesse Helms: The Decision

In 2002, Jesse Helms announced his decision not to seek reelection as United States Senator for North Carolina. He made his announcement from the studios of WRAL-TV, where he gained recognition with his editorials titled, “ViewPoint.” Helms was the longest-serving popularly elected Senator in North Carolina's history. He served from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 2003. WRAL News anchor ... (read more)

1991 State Games of NC

The 1991 State Games of North Carolina was an Olympic-style competition for residents of North Carolina. The goal of the State Games was to promote fitness, sportsmanship, and a drug-free environment to North Carolina athletes. This special presentation of the 1991 State Games of North Carolina is hosted by WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter. Reporting from the various sports venues ... (read more)

Bobbie Battista WRAL News anchor

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Battista was a producer, on-air host and primary evening news anchor at WRAL-TV from 1974 to 1981. Battista joined WRAL-TV in 1974 as a secretary, but she quickly convinced station management to put her on the air in 1976. She produced and anchored the WRAL morning news and other special programming until 1977, when she joined Charlie ... (read more)