AACC Awards Jim Goodmon with Humanitarian Award
AACC Awards Jim Goodmon with Humanitarian Award The African American Cultural Complex (AACC) annually honors North Carolinians and others who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of Education, Media, Community and Humanitarian Service that have benefited the African American community, the city, state and nation. Each year, the AACC holds a banquet on the […]
A.J. Fletcher Foundation Moves to Historic Building in Downtown Raleigh
A.J. Fletcher Foundation Moves to Historic Building in Downtown Raleigh The A. J. Fletcher Foundation has joined forces with Preservation North Carolina (PNC) to save the historic Briggs Hardware Building on the Fayetteville Street Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1874, the building stood for a time as the tallest building in eastern North […]
1998 United Arts Campaign
1998 United Arts Campaign Capitol Broadcasting Company raised $11,596 during the 1998 United Arts Campaign. More than 45 CBCers contributed a total of $8,400 in support of the arts in Wake County. That is an increase of more than $1,000 over last year’s total. United Arts supports over 40 arts organizations, 88 public/private schools and […]
Jim Goodmon Receives CASL President’s Award
Jim Goodmon Receives CASL President’s Award The Capitol Area Soccer League (CASL), considered one the largest private youth soccer leagues in the US with over 12,000 players on 800 teams, awarded Jim Goodmon, President and CEO of CBC, its President’s Award. This award is presented by the CASL Board of Directors to individuals that have […]
Westward Ho to San Francisco!
Westward Ho to San Francisco! Capitol Networks has formed a partnership with San Francisco’s leading radio station, KGO AM/810, to produce and market San Francisco 49er’s football broadcasts for the 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons. KGO, a Disney/ABC station that has held the rights for over a decade, is designated as the “managing partner,” but […]
CBC Connects with Our Community
CBC Connects with Our Community Capitol Broadcasting Company has teamed up with the Communities in Schools of North Carolina to create a unique volunteer opportunity. With a commitment of just one hour a week, employees can become a mentor to a young person via the Internet. As a telementor, employees can become a role-model, “coach” […]
The WRAL-TV Tower: A Familiar Landmark
The WRAL-TV Tower: A Familiar Landmark The 300 ft. WRAL TV tower, a familiar landmark on Western Boulevard in West Raleigh, is being taken down to make room for the expansion of the WRAL TV studios. But don’t despair: a new 300 ft. tower is being built right around the corner. CBC intends to continue […]
WRAL-TV5 Helps with Hurrican Mitch Relief Efforts
New Tower Lights the Raleigh Skies this December On Tuesday, December 1, WRAL continued its long tradition by lighting the new tower located on the corner of Avent Ferry Road and Western Boulevard in Raleigh, NC. This tradition commemorating the holiday season has lasted more than 40 years. 1998 began a two year process of […]
Mark Conrad of WJZY Appointed Chairman of the UPN Affiliate Board
Mark Conrad of WJZY Appointed Chairman of the UPN Affiliate Board Mark Conrad, VP/GM WJZY & Broker for WFVT, has been appointed Chairman of the UPN affiliate board. Over the next year, Mark will direct the board in its advisory capacity to the network. This will extend our station’s capabilities in letting the network hear […]
Proceeds from Health Team Cookbook Benefit Area Organizations
Proceeds from Health Team Cookbook Benefit Area Organizations WRAL Health Team Nutritionist Lynn Hoggard presented checks totaling $15,000 to the Inter-faith food shuttle, YMCA Partners of North Carolina and the North Carolina Nutrition Network. Through a partnership between WRAL-TV and Hannaford Food & Drug Superstores, nearly 4,000 of the cookbooks containing low-fat remakes of favorite […]