WRAL-TV Reporter Honored By Local Minority Group
WRAL-TV Reporter Valonda Calloway recently received an honor from the 100 Black Men organization. On Saturday, April 16, 2005, the 100 Black Men of the Triangle saluted WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Valonda Calloway for her many contributions to the greater Raleigh community. Calloway was one of five area honorees selected for her outstanding efforts to improve the […]
Bulls and Humana Team Up for Seniors
Senior Citizens in the Triangle have always enjoyed a fun day at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, but on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, they’ll get a deal like never before. The Durham Bulls have teamed up with Humana to create Senior Day for the team’s 1pm game against the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of […]
CBC Wins Award for 2004 United Way Campaign
Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Bob Greczyn (right) presents the United Way award to CBC’s George Habel. The Triangle United Way honored Capitol Broadcasting Company with one of its Chairman’s Awards at a ceremony on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham. CBC won the award for Most Innovative Campaign. “Capitol […]
NCNN Wins Awards for News
North Carolina News Network was honored at the joint gathering of the Associated Press North Carolina Broadcasters and the Radio & Television News Directors of the Carolinas (RTNDAC) meeting held April 23, 2005, at the Hilton Center City in Charlotte. Bruce Ferrell was honored for best sportscast by the Associated Press North Carolina Broadcasters. NCNN’s […]
Goodmon Honored With Broadcasters’ Foundation Pioneer Award
CBC’s Jim Goodmon (right) receives the Broadcasters’ Foundation Pioneer Award at a ceremony in Las Vegas. CBC President & CEO Jim Goodmon received another award for his forward thinking in the broadcasting field. The Broadcasters’ Foundation presented Goodmon with a 2005 Pioneer Award on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the National Association of Broadcasters’ convention […]
First Finalist Selected for Gimme the Mike!
One finalist has been chosen by the judges. One Wild Card contestant has been chosen by viewers. Who will be the next to advance on FOX50’s Gimme the Mike!? Tune in on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 7:30pm to find out. Daniel D. Johnson of Goldsboro is the first finalist chosen by the judges for […]
J.D. Lewis Center Dedicated at Garner YMCA
Another gift of CBC retiree and local legend J.D. Lewis’ generosity has come to fruition. The Garner Road YMCA dedicated the J.D. Lewis Multi-Purpose Center on Tuesday, April 19, 2005. J.D. Lewis’ daughter Yvonne Lewis-Holley helped cut the ribbon in her father’s honor. The First Congregational Male Choir provided a musical selection for the ceremony. […]
WRAL Wins AP Awards
WRAL-TV picked up several awards from the Associated Press this year. The AP awards were presented along with the RTNDAC awards for 2005 on Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Charlotte. The following WRAL-TV staffers and their stories were winners in the competition: Outstanding News Operation 2nd Place WRAL-TV Best Newscast 2nd Place WRAL-TV Spot News […]
WRAL Wins Spectrum of Democracy Award
The North Carolina Center for Voter Education recently honored WRAL-TV with the organization’s Spectrum of Democracy Award. Given to WRAL for “responsible election coverage,” the award was presented on Thursday, April 7, 2005. WRAL-TV Managing Editor Bonnie Moore accepted the award on behalf of the station at the awards ceremony, held during a 6pm dinner […]
2005 Alive After Five Schedule Announced
The Triangle’s best live event is back. And, this year it’s bigger and better than ever. The 2005 Alive After Five dates and bands have been set and it’s time to spread the news. This year three national acts are in the line-up with Sister Hazel kicking off the concert series on Thursday, April 28th. […]