Hometown Carolina
Hometown Pride with an original vibe. WRAL and Capitol B Creative Studios joined forces to create a platform to curate and celebrate stories told by the people who know North Carolina best — and who the rest of North Carolina should get to know.
Get to know more about the 500+ hometowns that dot our rolling landscape, from the mountains to the coast, and connect more deeply with stories from our state’s unique communities.
Videos
Inspiring stories of small businesses owners. Life-saving research happening in your backyard. Research initiatives dedicated to bettering the quality of life around the state. We’ve produced a collection of videos from hometowns across North Carolina, each telling the unique story of just some of the people and places that call our state home — and how they’re dedicated to shaping its bright future.
Little Washington
Hailed as the country’s “Original Washington,” Washington, NC is a waterfront town located just an hour and a half from the Triangle that offers outdoor recreation, small-town charm, and a rich history worth exploring.
Crystal Coast
Tucked along North Carolina’s 322 miles of coastline, Carteret County’s Crystal Coast has plenty to explore, from some of the best beaches in the country to locally owned and operated restaurants serving up freshly caught seafood.
NCBiotech
North Carolina is ranked as one of the most active locations in the country for life sciences — NCBiotech helps to grow that reputation by connecting companies with a skilled workforce and connecting workers with in-demand training.
Nash County
Located 45 minutes from the Triangle and positioned at the mid-point of Interstate 95 on the eastern seaboard, Nash County is all about small-town living without sacrificing big-city perks.
Raleigh Exec Airport
Raleigh Exec is equipped with a 6,500-foot runway, a brand new terminal, and ample hangar space, making it ideal for aviation hobbyists and professionals alike.
Articles
Hometown Carolina is all about discovering, connecting, and celebrating — and our partners help us do that through in-depth and collaborative storytelling campaigns, with pieces written by both our team and theirs. Each story we publish highlights an aspect of North Carolina that’s worth experiencing and the people who help make those experiences possible.
Browse some of our content galleries, and discover a few of the stories in our state that deserve to be told.
Welcome to Wilson
The next innovation hub may not be in the Triangle — but it could be just 40 miles away.
The “Best of” Washington, NC
The ‘Best of Washington!’ with insider tips straight from the locals.
5 reasons to live in Nash County
A place to work, play, and thrive.
Collaboration, community secret ingredients to Wilson’s burgeoning beer culture
Once a tobacco town, Wilson has a growing reputation for its brewing scene.
Contact Us
We are always looking to tell a new story and bring a North Carolina community to life. For any inquiries, please contact us at: Info@CapitolBCreative.com, or fill out the form below.