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 […]
A History of Family, Broadcasting and Revival: Jim Goodmon on ‘The State of Things’
CBC President and CEO Jim Goodmon spent some time on the Monday after Easter in a studio, but not for television. Goodmon sat down at WUNC for an interview with Frank Stasio on “The State of Things” on Monday, March 28, 2016. The pair talked about Goodmon’s long history in broadcasting and the work he’s […]
“I hope this station goes on forever and ever.”
There are days when we hit the CBC History jack-pot. One of the days was in January 2016 when John Harris and I were digging through one of the boxes filled with old corporate papers in his office. Lo and behold we discovered what looked like a larger and heavier-than-usual record album. The label referenced […]
CBC Staffers Support Public Television at UNC-TV’s FESTIVAL 2016
CBC staffers once again helped support public television on CBC/WRAL Night at UNC-TV’s FESTIVAL, as has become an annual tradition. Employees from a variety of divisions helped cap off the annual fundraiser, manning the phone banks on the last day of FESTIVAL 2016 on Monday, March 21st. WRAL-TV anchors and reporters also made on-air pitches […]
Goodmon Honored for CREative Thinking for American Tobacco Project
CBC President & CEO Jim Goodmon has once again been recognized for the transformation of the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham. The Counselors of Real Estate Carolinas Chapter (CRE) recently honored Goodmon with a CREative Thinkers Award for the revitalization of American Tobacco and the positive effect it continues to have on the […]
RailHawks Sign Multiyear Local Broadcast Partnership With Capitol Broadcasting Company
RailHawks become the first professional soccer team in North Carolina to broadcast all regular season matches on television, radio, and online For the first time in their 10-year history, the Carolina RailHawks in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company will broadcast all 2016 RailHawks home and away games live via CBC’s platforms. A minimum of two games […]
Rocky Mount to Receive Brewery Boost
Capitol Broadcasting Company purchased the Rocky Mount Mill in 2007. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Bryan Mims put together a story about the goings on at the Mill for the news last week: Rocky Mount—a city in need of jobs—is about to get an economic boost. The city boasts an unemployment rate of 7.3 percent, the highest ranking in […]
WRAL-TV Welcomes NBC to the Family February 29th
The clouds parted and the sun shone down on Capitol Broadcasting as WRAL-TV made the change to NBC on Monday, February 29, 2016. The day began with CBC President & CEO Jim Goodmon flipping the switch in Master Control, live on air with WRAL-TV Anchors Renee Chou and Bill Leslie at 7am. The Today Show […]
CBC, WRAL-TV Support, Attend Understanding Islam Forum in Raleigh
At the annual Leadership Triangle Awards Gala last December, CBC President & CEO Jim Goodmon issued a challenge. He encouraged the audience members to attend a local mosque or make a connection with a Muslim, to help unite the Triangle community and help bring an end to hate and fear. That challenge inspired an idea, […]
CBC’s Hoffman and Burgess Transform as Leaders in Fall Leadership Triangle Program
Two more CBC’ers have joined the ranks of Goodmon Fellows. American Underground Design Director Meredith Burgess and Corp Compliance Director Vernessa Hoffman both graduated from Leadership Triangle’s Transforming Leaders program on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. The ceremony took place at the Kenan Flager Business School on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Corp Compliance Director Vernessa […]