Remembering CBC Contracting Collaborator
Corp Vice President of Special Projects George Habel reflects on close CBC construction collaborator Mike Higgins, who passed away in December. Habel lauds and appreciating the work Higgins did on the Durham downtown landscape on behalf for Capitol Broadcasting, in his blog Note To Self: The Five-star General (of general contractors) by George Habel Our […]
WRAL-TV’s Heather Gray Promoted to Station Manager of WRAL-TV and FOX 50
Heather Gray has been promoted from Brand Director to Station Manager for WRAL-TV and FOX 50. The announcement came in mid-January 2022. Gray joined WRAL in October 2017 as the Creative Services Director and has continued to take on new roles within Capitol Broadcasting Company. In September 2018, Gray was promoted to Brand Director of […]
Durham Bulls Join Minor League Baseball in Launch of “The Nine” Outreach Program
New initiative honors, celebrates impact of Black pioneers in baseball & community The Durham Bulls in conjunction with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) have announced the launch of “The Nine”, a new, Black-community focused outreach platform across MiLB specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport, provide […]
Single-Game Tickets for 2022 Duke Baseball Games at DBAP Now On Sale
Single-game tickets for Duke Baseball contests at Durham Bulls Athletic Park are now on sale! The Blue Devils are scheduled to ACC foes UNC, Virginia & Miami at the DBAP this year, in addition to in-state rivals East Carolina & Appalachian State. Find out pricing and links to purchase tix HERE The partnership between the […]
CBC Mourns Loss of Beloved WRAL-TV Employee Erin Simanskis
One of CBC’s own was seriously injured in a car accident on Friday night during the recent winter weather. WRAL-TV Assignment Editor Erin Simanskis had a fender bender on Western Blvd will heading home from work. She and the other involved driver were out of their vehicles, exchanging information when a third vehicle hit Erin, […]
WRAL-TV Viewers Donate Over $160K for 33rd Annual Coats for Children Campaign
The 33rd annual WRAL Coats for the Children Campaign ended up raising over $160,000 to help keep Triangle children in need warm this winter. More impressive is the thousands, yes thousands, of coats and winter accessories donated at neighborhood Jiffy Lube locations. The massive amounts of coats, winter clothing, donated toys and funds raised by WRAL viewers will provide much needed […]
Hit Bull Win Podcast Returns
The Durham Bulls’ Hit Bull Win Podcast is BACK! This quick episode teases the rest of the year (featuring a new bi-weekly release schedule jam packed with exciting guests), gives an update on the lockout (we’re playing), and more! Listen here or on your favorite podcast app: https://www.milb.com/durham/fans/hit-bull-win-podcast Thanks to the Durham Bulls for this […]
Brady Williams Set to Return as Bulls Announce 2022 Coaching Staff
Williams to be joined by pitching coach Reith, hitting coach Bradley and bench coach Ruiz The reigning Triple-A National Champion Durham Bulls, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced that Brady Williams will be returning for his third season as manager of the Bulls. Joining Williams on the coaching staff are pitching coach […]
Jim Goodmon Speaks at Rocky Mount MLK Event
Corp CEO and Board Chair Jim Goodmon delivered the keynote address at the 34th Annual MLK Jr. Unity Event in Rocky Mount on Monday, January 17, 2022. He spoke at the virtual event which live streamed from the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences. Online attendees could watch on the center’s YouTube channel. “This […]
Tom Suiter to be inducted in North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame after decorated career
A legend in sports broadcasting whose name is synonymous with WRAL will be honored statewide this spring. Tom Suiter will be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Suiter, who spent four decades as a sports reporter and anchor on WRAL-TV, will be enshrined during the 58th annual induction banquet on Friday, April […]