iBquity Showcases First Transmission of Real-Time Traffic Data Using HD Radio Technology
iBiquity Showcases First Transmission of Real-Time Traffic Data Using HD Radio Technology iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of HD Radio™ technology, in cooperation with Microspace, NAVTEQ, Broadcast Electronics, Panasonic and Las Vegas Station KSTJ-FM, displayed in its NAB booth #N3334 and BE’s NAB booth #N1902, the first prototype transmission of real-time traffic data using […]
Governor Easley Visits MIX
Governor Easley Visits MIX 101.5 Governor Mike Easley takes a moment to pose with MIX GM Ardie Gregory. North Carolina Governor, Mike Easley, stopped by WRAL-FM while on the campaign trail. Governor Easley came by the station on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, to record several political commercials. Easley was running for re-election against Republican Patrick […]
Pelicans Release 2005 Schedule
Pelicans Release 2005 Schedule The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have released their 2005 schedule, with the Pelicans kicking off the ’05 campaign at home against the Wilmington Blue Rocks on April 7th at 7:05pm. The Pelicans will host the Blue Rocks as part of a four-game homestand to get the season underway. The “Birds” will play […]
CBC Honor as MS Employer of the Year
Capitol Broadcasting Company Honored as MS Employer of the Year CBC VP of Community Relations, Paul Pope, accepts the award from Bob Bryant and Kay Gooch for the Eastern NC Chapter of the National MS Society. Capitol Broadcasting Company was honored as the 2004 MS Employer of the Year by the Eastern NC Chapter of […]
Former Pelicans Sparkle in Postseason
Former Pelicans Sparkle in Postseason Former Pelicans Rafael Furcal and Marcus Giles. Six former Myrtle Beach Pelicans saw action for the Atlanta Braves during the National League Divisional Series (NLDS) versus the Houston Astros. The ex-Pelicans combined to go 19 for 78 with 3 homeruns, 9 runs batted in (RBI), and 5 stolen bases. Former […]
Azaleas Distributed in 18th Annual Celebration
Azaleas Distributed in 19th Annual Celebration AJ Fletcher Award Winners Announced On Saturday, October 16, 2004, azaleas were distributed for the 19th Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration. North Carolina non-profits applied for the plants with their landscaping ideas to use them to beautify their properties, and winners picked up their azaleas from Capitol Broadcasting Company’s nurseries. […]
WILM Brings Good News Back to Wilmington
WILM Brings Good News Back to Wilmington WILM brings good news back to Wilmington with their Good Samaritan of the Week project. In September, WILM began a promotion that recognizes people in the community who have gone above and beyond to do a good deed. Viewers were asked to nominate the person they think deserves […]
CBC Stations Greet Viewers at the Fair
CBC Stations Greet Viewers at the Fair Once again the State Fair is in town, and several Capitol Broadcasting stations are greetings fans. WRAL-TV, FOX50 & WRAL-FM/MIX 101.5 are manning a tent beside the Dorton Arena, holding drawings and greeting viewers. WRAL-TV personalities are signing autographs during the fair, and doing live shots during the […]
WRAL Hosts Gubernatorial Debate
WRAL Hosts Gubernatorial Debate On Friday, October 15, 2004, at 7pm, WRAL-TV hosted and aired the final debate of the gubernatorial race. As part of WRAL’s Candidates and Issues Forum, WRAL management worked tirelessly to bring Republican candidate Patrick Ballantine and Democratic Governor Mike Easley together to clarify their stance on issues ranging from fiscal […]
Price and Prejudice in AIDS Funding
WRAL Investigates “Price and Prejudice in AIDS Funding” “Price and Prejudice in AIDS Funding” is the next episode of WRAL-TV’s new documentary series “Focal Point“. The documentary examines the challenges low-income HIV-positive adults face in getting the medications they need to survive. It premiers on WRAL-TV Thursday, October 21st at 7pm. HIV medications, many of […]