OOH Vision Networks Taps Helius and Microspace For Regional Digital Signage Network
With the help of VELOCITY, Microspace has entered the world of digital signage. On Monday, March 7, 2005, CBC’s satellite division, Microspace, and Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, announced a joint partnership with OOH (out-of-home) Vision Networks LLC (OVN) to implement OVN’s proprietary digital signage network in over 100 […]
Michigan J. Frog Helps Recruit Firefighters
Michigan J. Frog, from Charlotte’s WB, took part in the grand opening of Charlotte’s newest fire station. The mascot for Charlotte’s WB, Michigan J. Frog, donned his top hat for a special appearance at Charlotte’s Fire Station #10 on Saturday, March 12, 2005. He joined the department for its first “Firefighter Career Awareness Day.” Potential […]
WRAL To Continue March Madness Multicast Tradition
With the ACC Tournament and Selection Sunday behind us, Triangle viewers can now turn their attention to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. For the fifth year in a row, college basketball fans will be able to watch any one of the 63 NCAA basketball tournament games on WRAL-TV5 and WRAL-Digital. The two local stations will […]
Group Supported By CBC to Hold Premiere Concert
The John Brown Quintet members include John Brown, Gabe Evens, Russell Lacy, Ray Codrington & Brian Miller. Capitol Broadcasting Company believes in supporting the community, helping jump start many groups and events that go on to become thriving contributors to the Triangle. One such opportunity will be coming to fruition this Sunday: a performance by […]
WRAL-FM Bunny Festival Hops Into Town
WRAL-FM will sponsor its annual Bunny Festival on Saturday, March 19, 2005 from 10am to 1pm, at Pullen Park in Raleigh. Presented by Crabtree Valley Mall, this year’s Bunny Festival features all kinds of free family fun, including a magic show, Cotton the Clown, a juggler, kids’ karaoke, arts and crafts, caricature artists, Ole King […]
WRAL & CBC Brighten Property With New Signage
CBC & WRAL-TV recently added new signage at their headquarters & studios. If you have recently visited Capitol Broadcasting Company’s main campus in Raleigh, then you will notice a new look. CBC Vice President of Community Affairs Paul Pope and CBC Property Management Manager Tim Grissom had a vision for the property, which houses both […]
WRAL-TV’s Cullen Browder Receives Award for 9-1-1 Reporting
WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Cullen Browder The E9-1-1- Institute in Washington, DC, recently named WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Cullen Browder as winner of their 2005 Media/Entertainment Excellence Award for increasing public understanding of the importance of 9-1-1 services. Browder received the award at a presentation in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, March 1, 2005. The ceremony took place in […]
WRAL Provide Viewers With Attorneys on Call
Attorneys from the N.C. Bar Association answer calls from WRAL viewers. WRAL-TV transferred its newsroom into an active law office for two hours on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 1, 2005. WRAL’s Five On Your Side, the consumer advocate division in news, hosted a group of attorneys representing the NC Bar Association. These lawyers, who […]
Five Former Pelicans Combine to Toss No-Hitter
Former Pelican Anthony Lerew helped pitch a no-hitter on the first game of spring training. Five former Myrtle Beach Pelicans combined on a no-hitter as the Atlanta Braves defeated Georgia Tech 12-0 Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in their spring training opener. Former Birds Zach Miner, Daniel Curtis, Macay McBride and Anthony Lerew each worked two […]
WRAL’s Brain Game Goes Overseas
With so many North Carolina soldiers, sailors and Marines deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere , many moms and dads may miss important events in their children’s’ lives. Few events are as memorable as seeing your kids on TV. On several occasions this school year parents have requested copies of […]