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 […]
Join CBC for the 39th Annual Martin Luther King Inter-Faith Prayer Breakfast
For the past 33 years, Capitol Broadcasting Company has served as the leading sponsor for the annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. CBC is pleased to continue its support of this very important holiday observance. The 39th Annual Martin Luther King Inter-Faith Prayer Breakfast Monday, January 21, 2019 7:15 AM Sheraton Imperial Hotel, […]
CBC Hosts 61st Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration for Raleigh Seniors
Capitol Broadcasting Company continued an annual tradition, now over six decades, by celebrating the holidays with Triangle area seniors. CBC proudly sponsored the 61st Annual Golden Years Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Raleigh Convention Center. Members of 30 Golden Years Clubs, all supported by the Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, […]
WRAL-TV Celebrates 60th Tower Lighting with Half-Hour Special, Client Reception
WRAL-TV lit the 300-foot tower for the 60th time on Monday, December 3, 2018. The evening began with weather reports from the fountain out front, continuing throughout the newscasts and culminating with a half-hour special at 7pm. Several special guests helped with the lighting, including WRAL legend Charlie Gaddy, recently retired anchor Bill Leslie, cast […]
Goodmon Awarded Wake Ed’s Highest Honor for Support of Public Education
The Wake Education Partnership bestowed the organization’s highest honor on Corp CEO & Board Chairman Jim Goodmon at their annual Stars of Education gala on Thursday, October 10, 2018. Goodmon received the Dr. Robert E. Bridges Lifetime Achievement Award. Goodmon was unanimously selected to be “recognized for his outstanding contributions in the area of public […]