In a Galaxy Not So Far Away, MIX 101.5 Contest Goes National

In a Galaxy Not So Far Away, MIX 101.5 Contest Goes National MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM’s morning show co-hosts, Bill Jordan and Schatzie, aired a challenge the week of April 19 to their listeners: $1000 to anyone who would agree to legally change their name to Obi-Wan Kenobi. After receiving numerous calls, they selected Jennifer Briggs, […]

Satellite Legislation: One Step Closer

Satellite Legislation: One Step Closer Representative Howard Coble (R-NC), along with 31 other cosponsors, introduced a new satellite bill (H.R. 1554) on Monday, April 26, 1999. On Tuesday, April 27th, the U.S House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bill by a vote of 422-1-1. The bill allows Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) providers to legally transmit […]

Jim Goodmon Awarded the Digital Pioneer Award

Jim Goodmon Awarded the Digital Pioneer Award On April 19, 1999, Broadcasting and Cable and Digital Television Magazines presented Jim Goodmon with one of three Digital Pioneer Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Goodmon was awarded this great honor for his leadership in bringing the first US digital station to the air and for the role […]

Jeff Gravley Elected as NC Sportscaster of the Year for 1998

Jeff Gravley Elected as NC Sportscaster of the Year for 1998 Jeff Gravley, FOX50 and WRAL TV5 sportscaster has been elected the North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year for 1998 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He will be honored with other winners on the evening of April 26 at the Historic Salisbury Depot […]

Easley, Carlton Speak to Statewide Radio Audience

Easley, Carlton Speak to Statewide Radio Audience The North Carolina News Network (NCNN) will host a statewide radio call-in (and email-in) show on Monday, March 1, 1999 from 8:06 to 9:00 pm. Attorney General Mike Easley and attorney Phil Carlton will explain the tobacco settlement and take questions over the phone and through the NCNN […]

The Pelicans Open in Myrtle Beach On Time and On Schedule

The Pelicans Open in Myrtle Beach On Time and On Schedule Finally, it was time for the Pelicans to “Play Ball” in Myrtle Beach, SC. Last minute touchups were underway until the gates opened, but the ballpark opened it’s doors to the fans on time and on schedule. (Click on the photos for a larger […]

Pelicans Hit a Grand Slam in Myrtle Beach

Pelicans Hit a Grand Slam in Myrtle Beach The Pelicans expect to draw over 200,000 fans their first season and have already sold more merchandise than any other minor league baseball club this year. Everyone will agree that the team has surpassed all expectations and proved that baseball can succeed in a tourist town. Myrtle […]

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Announce Stadium Name

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Announce Stadium Name The Myrtle Beach Pelicans announced a new baseball partnership with Coastal Federal Credit Union. The new stadium, which will be ready for play on April 12, 1999, will be called, Coastal Federal Field. However, it has already been dubbed, “The Fed” by the Sun News, the local newspaper. The […]

Opening Night in Myrtle Beach

Opening Night in Myrtle Beach The Myrtle Beach Pelican’s Opening Night truly was a dream come true – especially for the diehard baseball fans who have been teamless for several years. Fans were lining up at the gates early in the afternoon and tailgating in the parking lot, even though the gates didn’t open until […]

AWRT Comes to the Triangle!

AWRT Comes to the Triangle! American Women in Radio and Television, Inc. (“AWRT”) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in the electronic media and related fields. Established in 1951, AWRT has local chapters throughout the United States that promote AWRT’s mission: “to advance the impact of women in the electronic media and […]