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CBC Divisions & Personalities Win Big in Cary Magazine’s Annual Awards |
Cary Magazine recently announced the winners of the 3rd annual Maggy Awards, the Best of Western Wake. Several CBC divisions had a place on the list. Readers sent in their votes in what the magazine called “overwhelming” numbers.
“For 26 years now, WRAL Meteorologist Greg Fishel has learned to not take himself too seriously, and always sparks laughter on and off the set of WRAL’s evening newscast,” read the Maggys. “For the third consecutive year, Fishel has won the hearts of Cary Magazine readers as the Best Meteorologist.
“’I think people vote for me out of habit because they realize I’m not going away,’ he said with a laugh.”
The Durham Bulls also made a three-peat win, sweeping the three years of the competition as the Best Local Sports Team.
“That’s quite a feat, especially considering the formidable competition on the ballot,” said the Maggys of the Bulls and Best College Football Team & Play-by-Play Announcer winners. The N.C. State Wolfpack Football Team, which is promoted by CBC’s Wolfpack Sports Marketing, took the football honor.
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From the Maggys
When Fishel started at WRAL, he attended a weather conference, and it was there that he learned that the single most important attribute to making it in broadcasting is longevity in one market.
“You hope you become part of the community,” he added. And although it’s impossible to please everyone with the forecast, Fishel said he enjoys making people happy with his weather reports.
It appears longevity is part of the culture at WRAL since Fishel’s colleagues, longtime news anchor David Crabtree and sportscaster Tom Suiter, are also Maggy Award standouts. Channel 5 continues to be the No. 1 TV station among our readers for weather, news and sports coverage.
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And the CBC winners are:
SPORTS CATEGORY
Durham Bulls
Best Local Baseball Team
Winner
MEDIA CATEGORY
David Crabtree, WRAL 5
Best TV News Anchor
Winner
Greg Fishel, WRAL 5
Best TV Meteorologist
Winner
Tom Suiter, WRAL 5
Best TV Sportscaster
Winner
WRAL 5
Best TV Station
Winner
Bill Jordan, Mix 101.5
Best Radio Talk Show Host
Honorable Mention
Bill Leslie, WRAL 5
Best TV News Anchor
Honorable Mention
Debra Morgan, WRAL 5
Best TV News Anchor
Honorable Mention
Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL 5
Best TV Meteorologist
Honorable Mention
Jeff Gravley, WRAL 5
Best TV Sportscaster
Honorable Mention
Mix 101.5
Best Morning Show
Honorable Mention
Mix 101.5
Best Afternoon Drive Show
Honorable Mention
Mix 101.5
Best Radio Station
Honorable Mention
The Maggys Quote NC State Football Coach Tim O’Brien:
“I’ve said since the moment I took this job that Wolfpack fans are the best in the state, and I think this honor is further proof of that,” said first-year NCSU coach Tom O’Brien. “The fans pack the stadium, they wear red and they vote for their team. Because of them, our team has earned this recognition.” |
Other winners related to CBC are:
LIFESTYLE CATEGORY
American Tobacco Trail
Lifestyle – Best Place to Ride a Bike
SPORTS CATEGORY
N.C. State
Best College Football
Winner
Kay Yow
Best College Coach
Honorable Mention
N.C. State
Best College Basketball
Honorable Mention
N.C. State
Best Local Baseball Team
Honorable Mention
POSTED: January 14, 2008
