News Highlights of 1991
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Bill Leslie, Bob Holliday, Charlie Gaddy, Dean Smith, Donna Gregory, Duane Pohlman, Gilbert Baez, Jay Jennings, Les Boney, Mark Copeland, Mike Krzyzewski, Renee McCoy
Ongoing News Coverage
News Highlights of 1991 include the following stories. Coverage of the war in Iraq and Kuwait feature reports live from the field and interviews with troops from Fort Bragg, Pope AFB and Seymour Johnson AFB. Other highlights from 1991 include the explosion and fire at the Imperial Food plant in Hamlet where many employees were killed due to locked doors. Crew members aboard the Navy ship USS Raleigh were caught violating policy by dumping garbage overboard into the ocean. A congressional hearing followed in response to that act. Reporter/anchor Bill Leslie demonstrates what it is like to fight a fire. Duke University wins the NCAA Championship by defeating the Jayhawks of the University of Kansas.
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No Joy in Mudville documentary
"No Joy in Mudville" provides an in-depth look into sports on various levels of participation from little league games to college to professional. Sports has become an obession with winning as the only acceptable outcome. The documentary also looks at co-ed sports, injuries, pressure on athletes and coaches, and life after sports.
WRAL-TV participated in the Eighth Decade Consortium comprised of five television stations across the country. The other four stations were WJLA in Washington, D.C., WCVB in Boston, KSTP in Minneapolis, and KOMO in Seattle. Each station produced a segment in the documentary. WRAL produced the first segment, "For Saturday Afternoon Glory" written by WRAL Sports Director Bob Holliday and produced by Chuck Maye.
The program was hosted by WRAL News anchor John Hudson. The opening voice-over was by Bill Leslie. "No Joy in Mudville" aired September 12, 1983. The subject matter is still relevant to this day.
UNC vs DUKE 1981
College basketball rivals, UNC and Duke, play at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium at the end of the regular season, March 1, 1981. Duke wins the game by one point. Enjoy this vintage video shot and edited by sports photographer Jay Jennings.
WRAL The Place to Be promo SPORTS
WRAL-TV Image Promo with emphasis on sports from 1987. ACC Basketball coaches Dean Smith (UNC), Jim Valvano (NCSU) and Mike Krzyzewski are featured in the promo. Music performed by Roberta Flack, Lee Greenwood.
CBS Sports Anchor Brent Musburger subs for WRAL's Tom Suiter
Garner High School Football State Champions 1987
Partners Auction 1983
CBC'ers Help Walk For Hope
Kids Having Kids
Extra Effort Award Cory Phillips student at Northern Nash High School