WRAL news reporter Paul Crawley promos from 1978

This vintage promo from 1978 features WRAL news reporter Paul Crawley who was a general assignment reporter. Paul is a graduate of UNC-CH. He joined WRAL in 1976. In late 1978 he moved to Atlanta to work at WXIA where he became an EMMY award winning journalist and a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award.

News People Action News People image promo from 1978

This vintage news promo was produced in 1978. The theme was "News People." The voice over at the end is by legendary news anchor Charlie Gaddy. WRAL was an ABC affiliate until 1985, then switched to CBS. The slogan "One and Only" was part of ABC's promotion campaign.

WRAL News anchor Bobbie Battista promo from 1978

Bobbie Battista was a legendary news anchor at WRAL. She started at the station in November, 1974. She became a co-anchor with Charlie Gaddy during the late 70's. Bobbie was recruited to CNN in Atlanta in 1981 and anchored CNN Headlines News before moving over to the main network, CNN, in 1988. For more information about Bobbie Battista, check out ... (read more)

WRAL Morning News promo with Bill Leslie 2002

WRAL morning news has played a vital role by informing viewers of up to the minute news coverage. News, weather, sports, traffic presented by news professionals who geniunely care about the community.