First Home for Holidays Project at American Tobacco Raises Over $45,000 for Habitat of Durham
In its inaugural year, A Home for the Holidays project at American Tobacco inspired 15 local companies to come together for a Habitat for Humanity of Durham playhouse building experience that would make a difference in the Durham community. The goal was to raise $40,000 towards the construction of one 500+ square foot tiny Habitat […]
American Tobacco Tree of Bikes Has Big Year
American Tobacco had another amazing year for the Tree of Bikes. During the 2017 holiday season, ATC collected over 175 bikes and 135 helmets. The 25-foot tree was also featured in the December issue of Our State Magazine as part of their photo essay, “Season to Serve.” The bikes will be distributed to Durham families […]
Three CBC’ers Join Ranks of Goodmon Fellows at Leadership Triangle Thrive Summit
On Tuesday, December, 5, 2017, three CBC’ers became Goodmon Fellows, graduating from Leadership Triangle’s fall Transforming Leaders program, during the first annual Thrive Leadership Summit. The daylong event took place at the Raleigh Convention Center. The graduation took place during a luncheon, and the day ended with a gala and the presentation of the 2017 […]
WRAL-TV and Lucky Strike Tower Now Lit for Holidays
The towers at both the WRAL-TV studios and American Tobacco Campus are now aglow for the holidays. On Friday, December 1, 2017, Capitol Broadcasting celebrated the start of the season with special ceremonies at both locations. WRAL-TV Tower Lighting During Evening Newscast For the 59th year, WRAL-TV lit the 300-foot television tower during the WRAL […]
American Tobacco To Light Lucky Strike Tower for Holidays at Friday Celebration
Join American Tobacco for the count down to the start of the holidays with the annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting celebration. There is always a chance of snow, along with sensational community choral groups and other surprises! The 13th Annual Lighting will take place on Friday, December 1, 2017, with the fun beginning at 6pm. […]
CBC Towers in Raleigh, Durham Light Way to the Holidays
A Christmas tree 300 feet tall? No, it’s the WRAL-TV tower , alight for the Christmas season. In 2017, the annual tower lighting tradition gets glowing on Dec. 1 in both Raleigh, at WRAL Studios, and in Durham’s American Tobacco Historic District. In each location, carols and Christmas stories precede the lighting of the tower. […]
CBC Announces Promotions in Corporate, Real Estate, Baseball Operations
Capitol Broadcasting Company Inc., the parent company of WRAL-TV, WRAL.com and the Durham Bulls among other media, real estate and sports interests, announced the promotions Tuesday of three senior employees. George Habel, a 34-year CBC employee who as vice president of Capitol Sports oversaw two Triple-A National Championship titles for the Durham Bulls, will leave […]
New Roles at American Underground and Capitol Broadcasting Company
Adam Klein Moves to Strategic Position Across CBC Divisions Doug Speight Named Executive Director at American Underground On Nov. 9, 2017, Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) announced two new positions: Adam Klein will leave his five year role as chief strategist at The American Underground startup hub to take on a newly created post: director of strategy […]
American Tobacco Now Accepting Donations for Tree of Bikes
Help American Tobacco gift 250 new bikes to deserving Durham kids this holiday season! Bikes and helmets are now being collected for the third year the downtown Durham campus has sponsored the Tree of Bikes. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Buy a NEW, fully assembled bike for a 4-13 year old child. (Don’t forget the helmet.) Drop […]
American Tobacco Treats First Responders to Free Lunch
American Tobacco produced its second annual First responders Appreciation Day on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. ATC, AU and DBAP staff members handed 500 meals and gifts to Durham County First Responders from these divisions: Durham City Police Department Durham City Fire Department Durham County Sheriff’s Office Durham County EMS NC State Highway Patrol Duke University […]