Salamanders Announce Delayed Start to 2020 Season
New schedule will allow for safe season preparation for Coastal Plain League The Coastal Plain League and its member teams have made the decision to delay the start of the 2020 season until July 1. The league has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 announcements of the federal, state and local authorities in North Carolina, Virginia, […]
Next Installment of CBC FREE Webinar Series for Local Triangle Businesses April 30
Capitol Broadcasting and WRAL-TV will host their fifth in a free series of webinars to help local Triangle businesses on Thursday, April 30, 2020. The Here to Help webinar will take place at 2pm. Registration is free for local businesses to tune in and get advice from industry experts and hear ideas from other local business […]
Donations for NC Restaurant Workers Fun Grow to $750,000
The totals continue to grow for donations to the NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund, reaching $750,000, earlier this week. Capitol Broadcasting divisions helped lead the charge with a virtual fundraiser on Thursday, March 26, 2020, raising $275,000, on that day alone. Thanks to generous viewers and listeners, the CBC Here to Help: Support Local Business […]
WRAL-FM Duo Continue Trying Tacos During COVID: “Let’s Talk About Tacos”
WRAL-FM Two Men & A Mom’s Bryan Lord & WRAL-FM Promotions Director Jason Newton turned a Tuesday tradition into a video series. The pair love tacos and have made it a mission to sample their favorite Tuesday food all over the Triangle. Their series “Let’s Talk About Tacos” currently appears bi-weekly on the Two Men […]
Bulls So Far Raise Over $16,000 for United Way with Wash Your Horns Shirt
Since the Durham Bulls unveiled the winning design for the t-shirt to support the United Way in late March, the orders have been rolling in. So far over 1,000 “Wash Your Horns” shirts have been sold, with over $16,000 raised for the Triangle community. All proceeds go to the United Way’s Rapid Response Fund. The […]
Durham Bulls Launch Initiative to Feed Local Healthcare Workers
Campaign aims to supply Durham healthcare workers with meals through online donation partnerships The Durham Bulls has announced the launch of a food-based program to help supply meals to some of our community’s essential employees. The program, in conjunction with US Foods, will serve local healthcare workers through online donation platforms. The Bulls are excited […]
WRAL-TV & FOX 50: New “Official Partner” of Carolina Panthers, 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio Renews Partnership
Beginning in April 2020, the Carolina Panthers and Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) have reached a partnership that will include pre-season broadcast rights on WRAL-TV. The three-year agreement, which includes CBC properties WRAL-TV, FOX 50 (WRAZ-TV) and radio station 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio (WCMC) will activate immediately and supports a wide variety of programming including […]
Finalists Named for 2020 HSOT Honors; Awards Show Moves from In-Person Event to Television, Live Streaming
The finalists for the 2020 edition of HighSchoolOT Honors are set and voting is now open, but there are changes to the awards show. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need to continue social distancing, the in-person awards show at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh has been canceled. Instead […]
CBC and WRAL FREE Here to Help Local Business Virtual Conference Series Tackles Going Virtual Today, April 23
Capitol Broadcasting and WRAL continue the weekly Here to Help webinar series for to help local businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis today, Thursday, April 23, 2020. The FREE series takes place at 2pm, with the topic “Going Virtual in a Time of Social Distancing.” The April 23 session in the Here to Help: Local Business […]
TV Technology Features WRAL-TV’s Ability to Adapt and Respond to COVID-19
TV Technology has featured WRAL-TV for the station’s adaptation and responsiveness in reporting during the COVID-19 crisis. “WRAL Keeps News Staff, Viewers Connected” focuses on how the WRAL-TV crew reports from home, stays safe in the field and has made adjustments in the newsroom to keep social distance. Tom Butts spoke with WRAL-TV Director of […]