This short video clip demonstrates that even pros like legendary WRAL sportscaster Nick Pond can get tongue tied.

The early version of The Jim Valvano Show was taped in Studio A at WRAL-TV. The campus of NCSU is located across the street from WRAL which made it convenient for NCSU coaches and athletes. During this taping, Pond finds himself struggling to say “NAIA” while referring to the division below NCAA. He finally gives up. Valvano takes it in stride with a simple whistle. The director fades to black so they can regroup and record the segment again.

Circa 1982.

Promotion card for WRAL-TV sportscaster Nick Pond.

“The Norm Sloan Show” with WRAL-TV Sports Anchor Nick Pond and NCSU Basketball Coach Norm Sloan. December 29, 1974.

Sports Director Nick Pond interviewing NCSU coach Norman Sloan

“I’ve always been a ‘sports junkie’ and to be able to be part of the biggest rivalry in college sports has been such a blessing, and I have never taken it for granted just how special this project is.” –

Those visiting, living, or working on the American Tobacco campus each day may have noticed some new, younger tenants. Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School (CRRT), a college and career preparatory school exclusively for economically underserved boys and girls opened its

New team of local college players to debut May 22 against the Holly Springs Salamanders Things are getting shaken up at Ting Park this season with the formation of a new malt-ernate team, the South Wake Shakes. The Salamanders will

New program will use former Art Institute space in Tobacco campus Durham Technical Community College has signed a lease for a commercial kitchen space at the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham to house the College’s new Culinary Arts degree

Former NFL and ECU coach Steve Logan and WRAL-TV’s Jeff Gravley will talk all things college and pro football weekly at 7 p.m. on Thursdays on FOX 50.  FOX 50 Game Night starts September 27, running through December 13. Gravley

For the first time, HighSchoolOT provided live coverage of the N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Games July 15-17, 2019. The NCCA East-West All-Star Games were founded in 1949. The games feature players who graduated from high school this year. It

Plans include the 44th Year of Televising the Raleigh Christmas Parade For decades, WRAL has been THE station for live coverage of major holiday events across the community, and this year will be no different. On November 18th, the 2017

WRAL-TV and UNC-TV’s NC Channel to broadcast 2016 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade Presented by the Cumberland County Veterans Council and the City of Fayetteville LIVE coverage begins 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 5 WRAL-TV and UNC-TV’s NC Channel will broadcast the

For the first time ever, Triangle high school football fans can see LIVE coverage of local games online.  CBC’s HighSchoolOT.com debuts HSOT Live beginning at 6:55pm tonight, Friday, August 19, 2016.  Capitol Sports Vice President George Habel did such a

WRAL-TV Assignment Editor Kelly Riner gave capcom a sneak peek at the work behind WRAL-TV’s live coverage from downtown Raleigh during First Night 2015. Here’s the scoop: It all comes down to one night. The planning starts months ahead of

Fifty middle school girls in the Triangle recently got to learn about professional careers in technology and news thanks to a service project of the Capitol Women’s Network (CWN).  CBC created the CWN in 2016, to help women in our

Capitol Broadcasting Company announced on Thursday, June 2, 2017, the acquisition of a substantial interest in Professional Builders Supply (PBS), a Morrisville-based building material distributor serving major markets across the Carolinas. The investment creates a new equity partnership among CBC

The Durham Bulls returned to the Durham Athletic Park in 1980 as the Class A Carolina League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The team featured future big leaguers Brett Butler, Gerald Perry, Paul Runge, Milt Thompson and Albert Hall.

American Tobacco produced its inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.  Led by Event Professional Fernanda Araujo, American Tobacco set out to personally thank over 600+ Durham City and Durham County First Responders for their service by

RailHawks become the first professional soccer team in North Carolina to broadcast all regular season matches on television, radio, and online For the first time in their 10-year history, the Carolina RailHawks in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company will broadcast all

The last UNC Men’s Basketball game in Carmichael. UNC vs NCSU. January 6, 1985.

Carmichael was known as one of the loudest arenas in the country while the Tar Heel men played there. The architecture of the building had a low roof and a student section that ringed the court.

UNC Men’s Basketball coach Dean Smith led North Carolina to its arena-opening 82-68 victory over William & Mary in 1965. UNC player, Bob Lewis, made the first shot in Carmichael.

On January 6, 1986 North Carolina Coach Dean Smith led his Tar Heels to finish its 20-year stay in Carmichael Auditorium the way it started – with a victory. The No. 1 and undefeated Tar Heels defeated rival North Carolina State 90-79. A few weeks later, January 19, the Tar Heels started playing in the Dean Smith Center, AKA “The Dean Dome.” That first game was against Duke.

The Tar Heels record Carmichael Auditorium, AKA “Blue Heaven” was 169-20.

Who made the final basket at Carmichael? *Spoiler Alert*
NCSU basketball coach Jim Valvano made a lay-up basket after the game. He claimed bragging rights to be the last one to make a basket in Carmichael.

Enjoy watching a compilation of newscasts featuring coverage of the 1992 NCAA Basketball Final Four and championship game. Spoiler alert! Duke University won the championship.

WRAL sent a news and sports team to cover the excitement of the event. You’ll meet the student who was the Duke Blue Devil in 1992.

The 1992 NCAA Basketball Final Four tournament was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Duke University won the championship game. WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter was part of team coverage of all the festivities that surrounded the sporting event and of course the game itself.

This short clip shows Tom having fun imitating the iconic hat toss by Mary Tyler Moore as seen during the open of her highly acclaimed weekly CBS comedy show during the ’70s.

WRAL Sports anchor Tom Suiter retired as the primary WRAL Sports anchor on December 18, 2008.
Tom Suiter started at WRAL in 1971 and worked under legendary sportscaster Nick Pond. He worked his way up in Sports and joined the 6 PM anchor team in 1981 … a position he held for nearly 28 years. In 2008, Tom went part-time and continued to play a major role by continuing his signature franchises – Football Friday and the Extra Effort Award. WRAL Sports director Bob Holliday presents Tom with his own Extra Effort Award at the end of the sportscast.

Surrounded by the WRAL News and Sports staff, Tom thanked the viewers for letting him into their homes, via television, every evening.

Tom Suiter, worked at WRAL in sports for 45 amazing years. Tom started at WRAL in 1971. He worked his way up in Sports and joined the 6 PM anchor team in 1981 … a position he would hold for nearly 28 years. In 2008, Tom went part-time and continued to play a major role on our Sports staff. His signature franchises have truly stood the test of time. Football Friday and Extra Effort have been going strong for 35 years!

This video commemorates his retirement from the sports anchor chair in 2008. It was produced by Bob Holliday, long time WRAL Sports Anchor.

During the 1960’s, the highest rated locally-produced show in the Raleigh/Durham television market was WRAL’s Championship Wrestling. The program was produced weekly in studio A and aired each Saturday afternoon at five o’clock. The show was produced by promoter Joe

Professional wrestlers mix it up in Channel 5 Studio A in early 1959. Hundreds of spectators crammed into the studio each week to watch the action.

Earl Ashe was the first director to be hired at WRAL-TV. Ashe shares his stories about the weeks leading up to sign-on in December, 1956. He also shares his background as a pioneer in eastern North Carolina television prior to his arrival in Raleigh. Ashe worked with legendary WRAL personalities Ray Reeves, Bill Armstrong, Bob Knapp, and more. He tells an interesting story about meeting President Ford.

WRAL-TV sales representative and wrestling promoter in 1960s staff photo

Weatherman and wrestling announcer in 1960s staff photo