Since 1981, viewers in eastern North Carolina have relied on WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel for their weather information. This promo was produced in 2000.
WRAL built the 2000 ft broadcast tower, also referred to as a "tall tower" in 1978. The site is located near Garner, North Carolina. The promo tells the viewer what the tall tower will mean to them in terms of reach and picture quality. This tower would fall to the ground on December 10, 1989 after an ice storm. The ... (read more)
Leila Tvedt served as a reporter, producer, and assignment editor at WRAL news from the late 1970's to mid 1980's. She is well know for her reporting of the murders that took place at Fort Bragg that involved ARMY Doctor Jeffrey MacDonald and his family and his trial. Leila eventually left broadcasting and became successful in public relations and was ... (read more)
Don Griffin was a consumer reporter and general assignment reporter, as well as weekend anchor from 1976 - 1982. He is a native of Lexington, North Carolina and is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte. In 1982, he returned to Charlotte and joined WSOC where he continued his career in journalism. Yes, he was one of the good guys!