56 Years Ago
Take a look at this photo of WRAL-TV taken in 1960. WRAL signed-on the air December 15, 1956, but, there were no buildings at 2619 Western Boulevard. Live broadcasts came from a make-shift studio in a garage at the transmitter site near Garner while construction was underway at Western. It took about 18 months after […]
A Closer Look at CBC’s Video Art Collection: Latte Art
The halls of Capitol Broadcasting’s Western Blvd headquarters became a veritable art gallery during a remodel several years ago and part of that collection included several locations for video art throughout the buildings. CBC featured the work of several North Carolina artists and now also features the video art of a few of our very talented […]
WRAL-TV’s Smith and Williams Meet the Sir Walters of Combs Elementary
“I was honored to be in the company of these future leaders and pledge to assist them in any way I personally can.” — WRAL-TV retiree Clarence Williams When Corp Director of Content Andrea Osborne saw The Sir Walters at their debut at the A.B. Combs Elementary Leadership Day in April, she immediately thought of […]
Two CBC’ers Graduate From 2016 Leadership Triangle Regional Program
Two CBC employees joined the ranks of the Leadership Triangle Goodmon Fellows on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. WRAL-TV Marketing Director Marian Bell and Corp Director of Content Andrea Osborne participated in the Leadership Triangle Regional Class this winter and spring, culminating in the graduation celebration held at the Durham Bulls in the PNC Triangle Club. […]
Triangle Community Foundation Honors Jim & Barbara Goodmon with Inaugural Catalyst Award
CBC President & CEO Jim Goodmon and his wife, Barbara, were recently honored by the Triangle Community Foundation with as the inaugural winners of its Catalyst Award. The new award recognizes visionary philanthropy, and the organization chose the Goodmons as their first recipients. In presenting the Catalyst Award, the TCF said: Catalyst Award Winners Barbara […]
WRAL-TV and CBC Host Leadership Triangle Regional Class in April
Capitol Broadcasting and WRAL-TV hosted the 2016 Leadership Triangle Regional Class on Tuesday, April 16, 2016, talking to the group about broadcasting, the workings of the television station, as well as the history and mission of CBC. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Debra Morgan coordinated the day-long event, pulling in WRAL-TV, WRAL.com and FOX 50 staffers to talk […]
CBC’ers Plant Pinwheels for Prevent Child Abuse
CBC employees worked together to plant a pinwheel garden to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Staffers worked alongside NC Prevent Child Abuse representatives to plant over 1,000 pinwheels out front of the CBC headquarters and WRAL-TV studios on Western Blvd. The pinwheel is the symbol of child abuse prevention, representing […]
Hives Cause Big Buzz at CBC
Recently CBC was abuzz with activity, and not because of a breaking news story or peacocks at the station. A swarm of bees from the Hive 5 hives decided to spread out and create their own new home on the side of the building. We checked in with our resident bee expert, Bee Downtown Founder […]
CBC Loans Piece to NC Museum of Art, Meet the Artist Event for Stamer
Capitol Broadcasting Company has long been a support of the arts in our community. When CBC renovated our corporate headquarters several years ago, we began procuring a variety of contemporary artwork from the top North Carolina artists to display. The collection includes pieces from Durham native Damian Stamer. Stamer actually worked at the Durham Bulls […]
Gardener, Grissom Talk WRAL Gardens, All Things Azalea
The WRAL Azalea Gardens are in full bloom, and welcoming visitors daily. On Friday, April 15, 2016, WRAL-TV Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardener chatted with Corp Property Management Manager Tim Grissom during WRAL’s Noon news about conditions in the WRAL Gardens and what visitors can enjoy seeing during the spring months. The WRAL Azalea Gardens cover 5 […]