Capitol Broadcasting Company Adds FM Translators for WDNC-AM
Triangle gets more sports on FM 620 The Buzz, WDNC-AM, can now be found on two additional positions on the radio dial. The most recent signal in Durham on 96.5 MHz joins 99.3 MHz in Raleigh, which was launched in April 2014. An FM translator is a lower power FM radio station broadcasting a signal […]
WRAL’s Bill Leslie Set To Go Over the Edge
WRAL-TV Anchor Bill Leslie will trade in the news desk to the roof of a 32-story building on Friday, October 3, 2014. Leslie will join the ranks of his WRAL co-workers who have gone Over the Edge for Special Olympics NC. Leslie says his former WRAL co-anchor convinced him to participate in the event. “Kelcey Carlson […]
New Civil Rights Mural at FOX 50 Family Fest
You don’t want to miss the large mural depicting the Durham Civil Rights Movement at the FOX 50 Family Fest, a new addition to the annual event. Children can color the mural and learn more about the history of the Durham Civil Rights Movement while having fun. The mural is sponsored by Durham Tech and […]
It’s Not Too Late To Participate: The Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge
The Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge is back for a fifth year of holly, jolly prize awarding fun for nonprofits and the companies that support them! More eyes than ever will be on American Tobacco as construction continues on the Aloft Hotel, an all-star lineup heads to DPAC and a bigger and better than ever American […]
A Fun Free Day for the Family: FOX 50’s Family Fest Scheduled for October 4th
The 2014 FOX 50 Family Fest is coming! Bring the kids out to American Tobacco on Saturday, October 4th for the 6th Annual FOX 50 Family Fest and the 8th Annual Great American Tobacco Duck Race. The free event will include plenty of activities for the entire family. The fun begins at 11am and runs […]
The Buzz @ 80
The latest scoop from George Habel’s ‘Note to Self’ blog: WDNC was Durham’s first radio station taking to the airwaves in 1934. Eight decades later it’s spreading across the media landscape like kudzu! This summer we have extended the venerable AM radio station to the FM band with two translators. One covers Raleigh on 99.3 and […]
CBC Domestic Violence Effort #eNOughNC Generates National Following
It started thirteen days ago with a late afternoon meeting to talk about what sister stations WRAL and WRAZ (FOX 50) could do about domestic violence. Twelve hours later, it was a company-wide, multi-media effort that would start a community conversation about help and hope. The company launched “eNOughNC” with a 60-second PSA and a 90-second […]
Bull Durham, A New Musical
Capitol Sports Vice President George Habel recently traveled to Atlanta for the premiere of a musical based on the movie ‘Bull Durham’. He shared his thoughts about the show and this new musical venture on his blog ‘Note to Self‘. Here’s what Habel had to say: I must confess that I was in Atlanta Saturday […]
2014 Durham Bulls Season in Review
A Look Back at a Historic Year at the DBAP VIDEO: Thank You Durham Bulls Fans 2014 was perhaps the most historic season in the 112-year history of the Durham Bulls, as the organization witnessed a renovated ballpark, All-Star Game, single-season paid attendance record, and of course yet another International League South Division championship. As […]
WRAL & FOX 50 Host Domestic Violence Phone Bank Today
eNOughNC.org, WRAL-TV and FOX 50 are taking on domestic violence. On Thursday, September 17, 2014, we’ll offer confidential, free information about resources and help available via phone, Twitter, Facebook and on WRAL.com. Get answers to common questions or ask your own. Call between 4 and 7:30 p.m., or follow this link to read up on […]