Capitol Networks’ Operations Center Bats 1000 on Memorial Day Weekend
Capitol Networks’ Operations Center Bats 1000 on Memorial Day Weekend by Rick Freeman In the Capitol Networks’ Operations Center, the summer months normally mean performing routine tasks such as maintaining quality control for the Capitol AgriBusiness and North Carolina New Networks and beaming a handful of special programs to radio stations across the state by […]
MIX 101.5 Hours for Duke Children’s Hospital
MIX 101.5 Hours for Duke Children’s Hospital Over the last five years, MIX 101.5 has raised $1.8 million for the children at Duke Children’s Hospital. On June 2nd, MIX will kick off another 101.5 hours. Once again, Bill & Schatzie will remain on the air for 4 1/2 days until June 6th, with the hopes […]
NCNN and MIX 101.5 Welcome the World to North Carolina
NCNN and MIX 101.5 Welcome the World to North Carolina On June 26, 1999, seven thousand athletes from 150 countries will form a procession and march through Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC in the Opening Ceremonies of the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games. The North Carolina News Network is teaming up with its […]
Satellite Legislation: The Final Hurdle
Satellite Legislation: The Final Hurdle At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 1999, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation that would allow Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) television providers to carry local stations for the first time. This legislation was similar to legislation adopted by the House last month. The bill now goes to a […]
Dan Wilkinson: Grand Marshal for the Blooming Festival
Dan Wilkinson: Grand Marshal for the Blooming Festival Dan Wilkinson, agricultural reporter for Capitol AgriBusiness, was the Grand Marshal for the third annual Blooming Festival. Held in Nashville, North Carolina on May 7 and 8, the Blooming Festival celebrated Spring by showcasing the trees and flowers that are blooming throughout the area. Wilkinson was chosen […]
WRAL-HD’s Digital Dynamos
WRAL-HD’s Digital Dynamos RTNDA Communicator, a monthly publication by Radio-Television News Directors Association, published an article in their April 1999 issue called, “Digital Dynamos.” Written by Jill Geisler, it provides an in-depth look at the people behind WRAL-HD’s pioneering exploits into the world of HD. The article focuses on: Tom Beauchamp, director of engineering; Jay […]
WRAL-HD Produces centralXpress.com in HDTV
WRAL-HD Produces centralXpress.com in HDTV centralXpress.com, produced by WRAL-TV 5 in Raleigh, has just added another milestone to its list of accolades by becoming the first locally produced drama to be produced in HDTV. The program has already won three recent regional Emmy awards and two national Iris awards. The episode “Down and Going Up” […]
Capitol Networks Staff Seen as Industry Leaders in their Fields
Capitol Networks Staff Seen as Industry Leaders in their Fields Sam Matheny, General Manager of the Capitolnet Marketing Group (CMG), will be talking about the state of Internet advertising, streaming media, and e-commerce as part of the 1999 North Carolina State University College of Management Faculty Workshop Series. This series is dedicated to understanding the […]
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 […]