Franc White THE SOUTHERN SPORTSMAN Commentary 41

Franc White, better known as The Southern Sportsman, was an avid outdoorsman. Through his television program he shared his love for hunting, fishing, and cooking. Through his “Franc White Commentary” he shared his concerns regarding ecological issues as of 1993. Many say Franc White was way ahead of his time. (Franc White passed away June 6, 2012)

WRAL News anchor John Hudson and CBS Morning Program host Mariette Hartley promo

WRAL News anchor John Hudson joins CBS Morning Program host Mariette Hartley in a promo connecting the morning programs. Hudson had a very likable personality which was perfect for morning viewers. CBS was battling for position against The Today Show on NBC and Good Morning America on ABC. Well known actress Mariette Hartley was hired by CBS to bring an ... (read more)

NCSU Basketball coach Jim Valvano resigns

The lead story on WRAL News, April 7, 1990 was the resignation of NCSU Basketball coachJim Valvano. The news consumed the “A” block, or first segment of the newscast. Valvano was a charismatic, popular coach who encouraged and inspired his players to a remarkable win of the NCAA Basketball Championship in 1983. The team was referred to as the “Cardiac ... (read more)

WRAL news reporter Jim Axelrod on Yitzhak Rabin’s NC connection

WRAL News reporter Jim Axelrod, now with CBS News, reported on Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s connection with North Carolina. Yitzhak Rabin was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, serving two terms in office, 1974–77 and 1992 until his assassination in 1995. Yitzhak’s son worked in Cary at Sapiens, a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry. ... (read more)

What it Was, Was Football…the Modern Version

"What it Was, Was Football" is a monologue by North Carolina native son, Andy Griffith. “Deacon Andy Griffith” tells the story of a college football game, as seen by a naive country preacher who attends the game by accident and is perplexed by it. “What it Was, Was Football “ was recorded in Raleigh, North Carolina for the Colonial label ... (read more)