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

That Station kicked off the summer 2024 edition of the Artist Notes concert series with Greg Humphreys (of Dillon Fence and Hobex) on Thursday, June 13, on NC State’s Centennial Campus.  That Station Music Curator Chris Edge talked with Humphreys about his start during high school in Winston-Salem and college at UNC-Chapel Hill, the trajectory […]

Corp HR Recruiter/Generalist Na’Tasia Robinson & Corp Talent Acquisition Specialist Lori Grant got a chance to talk about CBC Job opportunities and culture at American Underground’s College Career Fair on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  A good number of students from UNC Chapel Hill and Duke attended the event, along with some from Wake Forest and […]

The second class of Capitol Broadcasting’s Emerging Leaders Program launched in mid-August, and the college student interns are already showing a stellar work ethic and desire to learn.  Eleven students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities comprise the 2023 cohort in the 4-month learning opportunity provided by a partnership between CBC and Leadership Triangle. WRAL […]

Aliyah Walker will be pursuing a Communications degree at Meredith College starting this fall, and Capitol Broadcasting is proud to help give her a head start towards her career goals this summer.  Walker is working as a WRAL-TV News Intern this summer, learning the ins and outs of the news business. Walker recently graduated from […]

The Holly Springs Salamanders are back in action at Ting Park!  The 2023 season got off to a bit of a chaotic start, thanks to Mother Nature, but the team of college athletes is happy to come together to play ball for the summer. “Even though our Opening Weekend was a bit challenging with the […]

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 puts some of the best athletes in the eastern half of the state up against […]

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 Raleigh Christmas Parade, a WRAL holiday tradition for 44 years, will be broadcast to families […]

CBC’s Western Blvd headquarters now has a new neighbor, the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.  Located just across Nazareth Street from the WRAL-TV studios, the Cathedral will be dedicated on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, and WRAL will be there, live streaming the dedication Mass at 2pm on WRAL.com, providing live coverage on WRAL-TV, and broadcasting […]

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 2016 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade presented by the Cumberland County Veterans Council and the City […]

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 terrific job promoting on his blog, Note to Self, we thought we’d step aside and […]

October Event Showcases Elite Women’s Baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park The Durham Bulls, in conjunction with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) and American Girls Baseball (AGB), announce the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic to be held at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on October 11-13, 2024. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was a […]

The Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest, recognized Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon for outstanding visual commentary. The Society of Professional Journalists annually honors outstanding work by Southern journalists. Draughon placed third in editorial cartoons, in the Green Eyeshade’s graphic division. In assessing the editorial cartooning entries, judging stressed originality and […]

With rookie quarterback Bryce Young is expected to make his professional preseason debut this past Saturday, the Carolina Panthers number one overall pick would become the youngest starting quarterback in franchise history if he starts Week One.  It’s an exciting time for both the Panthers organization and Panthers fans. That’s where WRAL and 99.9 The […]

Bulls extend long-running partnership with Tampa Bay for at least ten more years The Durham Bulls have announced they have accepted their invitation to continue as the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays after signing Major League Baseball’s Professional Development License (PDL). The 10-year agreement extends the Bulls’ long-running partnership with Tampa Bay through […]

WRAL-TV and Capitol Broadcasting Company are proud to announce a special holiday partnership with Carolina Ballet. On Christmas Night, December 25th, WRAL will broadcast an exclusive TV event: The Nutcracker, presented by PNC Bank and performed by Carolina Ballet, the area’s only professional ballet company. For the first time ever, the two partners will work together […]

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 Murnick and directed by Earl Ashe. Among the “villains” who appeared regularly on the show […]

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