NMG’s Justice Becomes Goodmon Fellow After Leadership Triangle Regional Program
NMG Ad Operations Manager Missy Justice became the latest CBC employee to join the rank of Leadership Triangle Goodmon Fellows on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She graduated from the Regional Program at a morning ceremony during the THRIVE Leadership Summit held in American Tobacco’s Bay 7. “I decided to do LT mainly because I wanted […]
CBC Supports DPS Foundation with Three-Year Grant
Capitol Broadcasting believes in the importance of public schools and recently committed to contributing $20,000 per year for three years to the newly formed Durham Public Schools Foundation. “We are excited about the Foundation work (a foundation that is separate from DPS and has its own board) as schools are central to the quality of […]
Listen and Learn on the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network
For years listeners and viewers have been able to find Capitol Broadcasting on television, radio, online and mobile, but did you know you can now listen to variety of CBC features via podcast? The Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network includes news, sports, documentaries, craft beer, NC politics, the Durham Bulls and much more on the 21 […]
Remembering Scottie Stephenson
Many CBC’ers have asked about the parking spot reserved for Scottie Stephenson near the entrance of the company headquarters on Western Blvd. Today is a special anniversary, which seems an appropriate time to provide a reminder. Scottie Stephenson, one of the pillars on which this company began, died on April 15 in 2002. She had […]
WRAL-TV Welcomes 12 Students to Mentor in 7th Annual CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship
For five days in the middle of March, Capitol Broadcasting welcomed 12 top journalism students from universities around the country into the WRAL newsroom for a hands-on learning opportunity. The 7th annual CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship included students from the University of Florida, UNC Chapel Hill, Georgia State, Kent State, Virginia Commonwealth, West Chester, Howard, High […]
Nashville Songwriters Return to Durham
Corp Vice President of Special Projects George Habel penned a post in his Note to Self blog about a project sponsored by WRAL-TV. Nashville Songwriters at DPAC this Friday, April 5, 2019, benefits Kidznotes. Here’s what Habel had to say: Memorable songs – the tunes we sing in the car or shower – are associated […]
CBC’ers Support Public Television, Volunteering for 2019 CBC/WRAL Night at UNC-TV
A dozen CBC’ers manned the phone bank to support public television on Monday, March 11, 2019. Employees from CBC New Media and American Tobacco volunteered for the annual CBC/WRAL-TV Night at UNC-TV’s Spring Fundraiser as five WRAL Anchor/Reporters made pitches on-air to drum up pledges for the non-profit station. UNC-TV Corporate Underwriting Specialist Jasmine Jones […]
Goodmons to Receive Public School Forum of NC’s Education Leadership Award
James “Jim” and Barbara Goodmon were named Thursday as recipients of the 2019 Public School Forum of North Carolina Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award. The Forum established the award in 2000 to recognize leaders who have demonstrated innovative, creative and effective leadership for public education in North Carolina. The couple will be honored at a […]
CBC Sponsors First Triangle eSports Championship
The first Triangle eSports Championship was a success. Held Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2019, at the Durham Armory, over 500 attended and 2,000 watched online via Twitch. Capitol Broadcasting served as the media sponsor. Hosted by the Kramden Institute and Triangle Literacy Council, the event is the first eSports tournament to benefit charity. “We are […]
WRAL-TV’s Crabtree Challenges Crowd to Take a Stand at 39th Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast
“This is a breakfast of love.” – William Lucas, Senior Pastor, First Chronicles Community Church, Durham The ballroom at the Sheraton Imperial in RTP filled to overflowing with attendees of the 39th Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2019. Capitol Broadcasting Company served as the presenting sponsor for the […]