Strickland Wins 2010 Sports Turf Manager of the Year
Strickland Wins 2010 Sports Turf Manager of the Year Durham Bulls Head Groundskeeper Scott Strickland has won yet another award for his excellent work on the Bulls’ field. The International League has announced Durham Bulls Head Groundskeeper Scott Strickland was named the league’s 2010 Sports Turf Manager of the Year. Strickland is the first Durham […]
New WRAL Documentary Exposes the Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving
Focal Point: “Fatal Distraction” New WRAL Documentary Exposes the Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving Airs Thursday, August 26, 2010, 7pm Hang up and drive. That’s the message of new research that shows you are four times more likely to be in a crash while talking on your cell phone, even while wearing a […]
Bulls Clinch Home Field Throughout Playoffs
Bulls Clinch Home Field Throughout Playoffs The Bulls have won the South Division Championship for the 9th time in 13 Triple-A seasons and look to defend their National Championship when the playoffs begin on September 8th. The Bulls will host games 3, 4 and 5 in the International League Division Series against the West Division […]
Bulls Host Sports Management and Networking Seminar
Bulls Host Sports Management and Networking Seminar The Durham Bulls will host a seminar to teach people about the sports management industry on August 31st. Sports Management is one of the most popular professions in the world. From the excitement of working with sports heroes to developing a team’s brand in the community, there is […]
Capitol Broadcasting Launches 30th Year of High School Football Coverage
Capitol Broadcasting Launches 30th Year of High School Football Coverage It all started with a young television sports guy with an infectious enthusiasm who thought high school sports deserved a place in local news. Thirty years later, legendary North Carolina broadcaster Tom Suiter suits up for the 2010 football season, expanding his vision for high […]
Thad Cockrell Set to Take the Stage in FREE Concert Series at American Tobacco
American Tobacco and FOX 50 continue their team up with WUNC-FM and its popular Back Porch Music series to deliver ten great shows, all FREE, at American Tobacco’s amphitheater this Friday. North Carolina country music singer-songwriter Thad Cockrell will take the stage this Friday, August 20th, at 6pm. His recent release “To Be Loved” is […]
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM Hosts Backpack Buddies Food Drive August 19
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM Hosting Backpack Buddies Food Drive on Thursday MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM will host its annual BackPack Buddies Food Drive Thursday, August 19th to help the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. The drive will run from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Donations can be made at two locations: -in front of Old Navy in Crossroads Plaza […]
American Tobacco Duck Race To Expand to Benefit Three Groups
American Tobacco Duck Race To Expand to Benefit Three Groups Focus on Explorer Post 50 Two of last year’s most popular events in downtown Durham are joining forces in 2010. The Great American Tobacco Duck Race, which has become an annual event, and FOX 50’s Family Fest, new last year but sure to become a […]
WRAL Assignment Editor Pens Moving Story of Battle with Food
WRAL-TV’s Jennifer Joyner‘s memoir, Designated Fat Girl, is already getting high praise. WRAL-TV Assignment Editor Jennifer Joyner isn’t just finding news leads these days, she’s making news. Joyner has penned a food addiction memoir about her own struggles. Designated Fat Girl is scheduled for release on September 1, 2010, and it’s already getting attention […]
Bulls Playoff Tickets On Sale Now
Bulls Playoff Tickets On Sale Now Tickets for the 2010 Governor’s Cup Playoffs are now on sale at the Durham Bulls Box Office. The defending National Champion Bulls hold a 12-game lead in the International League South Division and are poised to host games three through five against the West Division Champions at the Durham […]