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A second award for the documentary “Ghosts In The Stadium”! Over the weekend I found out that we won in the sports special category for the 2024 RTDNAC Awards. We won a regional Murrow award for this same project earlier this year. Grateful to be a part of a great team at WRAL!

Recorded my portion of our winter outlook in our AR studio! It’s a small part of what separates WRAL from most local stations. Can’t wait to see the finished product Monday! Shan Zhong is the mastermind behind all things AR!

Make sure to sign up to Walk for Hope! October 13 starting at 9am ?? Go get those walking shoes on! Link: https://walkforhope.com/

Our hearts go out to the communities in Western North Carolina affected by the devastation and aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In this difficult time, it's crucial to come together and support one another. Below, we have compiled a list of organizations and ways in which local businesses and individuals can help contribute to the recovery efforts in the region: - Tune in to WRAL’s Hurricane Helene Recovery Telethon Oct. 2 from noon to 7:30 p.m. Donations are being accepted by phone today and anytime online here: https://lnkd.in/dYNVdBDE - The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s National Disaster Help Desk can help businesses and organizations both in the impact area and looking to support the impact area. It can be reached at 888-MY-BIZ-HELP (or 888-692-4943). - Make a $10 donation to the Red Cross by texting HELENE to 90999. - Get involved with efforts to support disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina with VolunteerNC Disaster Volunteer Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eZcXU9Te and the Community Foundation of Western NC: https://lnkd.in/gK-WWqEt - Discover more resources, volunteer, and donate with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina as Food Banks across the state launch a shared fund dedicated to disaster relief efforts in 38 affected counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: https://lnkd.in/ewVDbZZp - Contribute to the unmet needs of hurricane victims with the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund: https://lnkd.in/eeWj-4CM - Direct those affected to apply for FEMA disaster assistance online here: https://lnkd.in/edviqCW or by calling 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. - There are also several local businesses and organizations collecting supplies for individuals and families in Western North Carolina found here: https://lnkd.in/edWMgjUw

The phone lines are open now for the WRAL Hurricane Helene Recovery Telethon. Call 919-595-5005 to donate until 7:30 p.m. or donate online: https://lnkd.in/eXqPuQEw

What a week at WRAL !! We had our first Explorer Post 5 meeting this past Tuesday. Members were able to observe the 7pm newscast from the studio and control room. We spent the rest of the meeting getting to know each other, asking each other questions, and discussing what to expect for the rest of the program year. We had another station tour on Wednesday, with stops at the Assignment Desk and the Weather Center, where they spoke briefly with WRAL Meterologist Elizabeth Gardner. Yesterday, I got my recertification for Adult CPR/AED. Fun fact, I’ve been certified in adult, child, and infant CPR/AED, as well as basic First Aid for choking, burns, cuts, broken bones, etc., for the better part of 10 years. The reason…Girl Scouts! They require certification for every troop, and although my time as a leader has come to an end, my desire to be helpful has not. Thank you to Capitol Broadcasting Company for offering this course to its employees at no cost! Exploring-Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America

Join WRAL in sharing resources and support for our North Carolina neighbors in need. Hurricane Helene has brought record breaking damage to North Carolina communities and beyond. For those that are looking for resources to help or for help, we are sharing some links below. Please let us know of other vetted and trusted efforts and we will get them added. We will continue to share and activate relief efforts in the coming days and weeks. -Resources for Help: https://lnkd.in/ezkdccKC -How to Help: https://lnkd.in/e7Ux-qJ7

We're wrapping up our latest WRAL documentary, airing next week, focused on vaping among young people in North Carolina. As always, I've learned so much from experts, doctors, state officials, and especially from the teenagers themselves. Their honesty and perspective make for the most compelling interviews. We're ready to get this out into the world. Stay tuned!!! WRAL Capitol Broadcasting Company

Had the most fun today with the brilliant Michelle Mackonochie and the rest of the stars at WRAL sharing how I went from laid off corporate tech worker to entrepreneur baker. Thank you to the whole team for sharing my story and helping me bring happiness (in Bar form) to Raleigh-area folks and dessert fans nationwide! #raleigh #entrepreneur #baker #smallbusiness #shopsmall