From the General Manager

WRAL is home to ACC basketball tournament

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:55:16 -0400

WRAL is proud to bring you every game of the ACC basketball tournament. However, as a result, a number of programs are displaced, especially on Thursday and Friday. We know from experience that the large number of ACC fans in our viewing area will be tuning in, but to the non-basketball fans in our audience, we thank you in advance for your patience.

Battle of the Blues, 'Survivor' scheduled for same time slot

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:32:26 -0500

On Feb. 13, WRAL will televise the basketball game between the University of North Carolina and Duke University. Coverage begins at 9 p.m. CBS has scheduled a 90-minute season premiere of "Survivor" starting at 8 p.m. You can see the problem.

NC State, Duke rematch airs on WRAL-TV

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:01:05 -0500

Whenever we carry an ACC game in prime time, two hours of CBS programming are displaced. Thursday, it will be two of the more popular dramas, "Person of Interest" and "Elementary."

Facing our hard choices

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:30:52 -0500

WRAL-TV and Capitol Broadcasting Company have a long-standing commitment to bring to the forefront issues that confront our communities. We believe that honest, open and balanced discussion can create meaningful change ... change for the better. As part of that, we recognize that the circumstances surrounding the murders in Connecticut expose issues that go far beyond any regulation of guns.

Set your DVR: It's ACC basketball time

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:28:56 -0500

On Wednesday at 8 p.m., WRAL-TV will be carrying the game between Georgia Tech and North Carolina State. "I Get That A Lot," the CBS program that is being preempted at that time will be broadcast on WRAL2, which can be found over-the-air on channel 5-2 or on Time Warner Cable digital channel 106.

B&B to air twice Thursday on WRAL

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:11:25 -0500

The episode of "The Bold & The Beautiful" pre-empted Wednesday for President Barack Obama's press conference will air on Thursday at 1 p.m., immediately before the regularly scheduled episode at 2 p.m.

VP debate on WRAL Thursday

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:16:00 -0400

Beginning this week, we'll get to see the candidates for our top elective offices one-on-one in a series of televised debates. WRAL News is committed to comprehensive coverage that helps you make an informed choice in the Nov. 6 election. We'll bring you seven debates live on WRAL-TV, FOX50, WRAL.com and WRAL mobile over the coming month.

Debate cycle starts Wednesday

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:34:11 -0400

Alerts help you keep up with favorite shows during schedule changes

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:03:45 -0400

WRAL is always working to find ways to keep you connected to your favorite shows, even when the schedule shifts on short notice.

WRAL Saturday morning gets more local news

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:12:55 -0400

Beginning Sept. 8, the second hour (9 to 10 a.m.) of CBS This Morning-Saturday Edition will air on WRAL2. Filling the gap on WRAL will be a half hour of local news at 9 a.m.

First, Second Amendment rights carry equal weight

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:29:30 -0400

Recently, some of you have been exercising your First Amendment right - freedom of speech - to tell us how you feel about your Second Amendment right - the right to bear arms.

WRAL-TV has rivalry game Tuesday

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:41:22 -0500

WRAL-TV will carry the game Tuesday night when North Carolina State University hosts the Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina at 8 p.m. Primetime dramas scheduled in the 8 and 9 o'clock hours will be re-broadcast overnight.

Duke, NC State take over WRAL-TV on Thursday

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:42:58 -0500

"Person of Interest" has been rescheduled to air from 1:37 to 2:37a.m. Friday morning; "The Mentalist" has been rescheduled to air from 2:37 to 3:37 a.m. Friday morning

NC State game featured on WRAL-TV

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:15 -0500

On Wednesday, WRAL-TV will air ACC basketball, pushing regularly scheduled primetime programs into the overnight hours.

CBS primetime programs move to accommodate NC State game

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:30:49 -0500

When North Carolina State University takes on Boston College Thursday in an ACC basketball game, local Wolfpack fans can watch it on WRAL-TV.

UNC game to shift primetime programming Tuesday

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:50:57 -0500

WRAL-TV's coverage of ACC basketball begins Tuesday night, when the University of North Carolina hosts Miami at 9 p.m.

'Survivor' fans need plan for Sunday prime

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:17:22 -0500

If you are relying on a recording device such as a DVR to capture all of "60 Minutes" or "Survivor," you need to modify the settings prior to Sunday to ensure that you record all of your shows.

Audio change has some hearing Spanish

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:39:32 -0500

If you hear Spanish or no sound at all when you should hear WRAL, follow these steps to reconcile the problem.

NFL game to air on WRAL2

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:21:36 -0400

WRAL's mission has always been to be here in times of trouble for all of our viewers, and the importance tonight of serving the families that have been affected by Irene is too important.

New CBS contract means changes for March Madness

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:28:37 -0400

There are big changes in how CBS Sports covers the tournament that will affect what games you will see on WRAL-TV. To help you enjoy the tournament to the fullest, we want to help you find the games you most want to watch.

When weather coverage and primetime collide

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:38:54 -0400

There is no one right answer that will satisfy everyone when life threatening weather and popular TV collide.

Thank you

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:36:57 -0400

While there are fewer and fewer people around from this "Greatest Generation," perhaps the outpouring of gratitude that was shown by these younger folks gives us hope for future generations.

An obligation to warn

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:53:51 -0400

Providing life-saving information during severe weather is one of the greatest obligations we have, and WRAL has a clear and consistent history of putting viewers' lives ahead of any other programming commitments. It's not easy, it's not clean, it's sometimes very unpopular with a majority of unaffected viewers -- but it's the right thing for us to do.

A few words about CBC's diversity spots

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:56:29 -0500

Some of you are aware that Capitol Broadcasting, owner of WRAL-TV, is airing an editorial message on WRAL.

We hear you loud and clear

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:51:50 -0500

I have listened to you. Your message is loud and clear. We will revert to our previous practice and indeed have EVERYONE be able to see the shows overnight. I truly apologize for any inconvenience.

Basketball & CBS Prime Time

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:26:08 -0500

On Tuesday (January 12), WRAL-TV will be airing the Maryland at Wake Forest ACC basketball game from 8:00PM until at least 10:00PM.

PRIDE

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:54:27 -0400

One word you don't hear a lot these days is "pride." I'd like to spend a moment of your time to tell you that I have a LOT of pride in the men and women of WRAL.