Jim Goodmon 1975
Dateline Raleigh, October 1975: James Fletcher Goodmon has been named President and General Manager of Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.; it was announced by A.J. Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer. Goodmon, 32, succeeds Fred Fletcher who recently retired. (Tele-News Letter, Volume 18. Number 10) Forty years ago this month, Jim became President of CBC. His grandfather, AJ […]
Drones Spotted At CBC: See the VIDEO
Yes, drones recently appeared atop Capitol Broadcasting Company’s headquarters on Western Blvd in Raleigh. But don’t worry; it’s not a secret government spy program. Four hives of honey bees now call the roof of the WRAL studios home. Find out more about the installation by Bee Downtown in our recent capcom story: A Honey of […]
Vol. 1 No. 1 WRAL Tele-news Letter
Ladies and gentlemen, today we present to you the very first newsletter of WRAL-TV, March 1958. The latest trip out to the transmitter storage buildings yielded another mother-lode of golden goodies from CBC’s history. The cover story shows the broadcast building still in the construction phase. It is interesting to note how they planned to […]
A Honey of a Friday: Bees Arrive at CBC
Capitol Broadcasting Company’s headquarters on Western Blvd is home to the latest in digital television, cutting edge technology, state-of-the-art antennae and the leading news reports, but on Friday, August 14, 2015, the campus literally had the biggest buzz in the Triangle. Four beehives containing 35,000 honey bees moved into their new home atop the WRAL […]
The Birth of a Station
“The Birth of a Station” is the title to chapter 5 of Fred Fletcher’s book, “Tempus Fugit” written in 1990. Fred, one of the sons of A.J. Fletcher – Founder of Capitol Broadcasting Company, recalls when and where it all began in 1938. Here is chapter 5, “The Birth of a Station.” The WRAL radio […]
CBC Trivia Quiz
1. Why are these people lined up outside of WRAL-TV in December, 1966? a. Children want to talk to Santa Claus b. Turkey give-away c. Tour the station as part of the WRAL’s 10th anniversary d. Came to watch a wrestling match 2. Can you name these two people and the title of the program they […]
Powerade State Games Recap
Capitol Sports Vice President George Habel gives us a look at the recent Powerade State Games, sponsored in part by Capitol Broadcasting, in his Note to Self blog this week: I’m ringing the bell for the just-concluded Powerade State Games of NC. The Games returned to the Triangle this summer for a two-year run. The […]
A View from Dorothea Dix: The Latest Art Installation in the CBC Lobby
“I feel lucky to work in place that not only values art, but allows its employees to contribute to the beauty of the building.” – FOX 50’s Glenn Dion The backdrop behind the reception desk at CBC’s headquarters on Western Blvd now has a new look. On Thursday, July 16, 2015, the scene changed from […]
Coach K Featured in Third ‘Fan Town Hall’
The third installment of 99.9 The Fan’s ‘Fan Town Hall’ series took place on Thursday, July 2, 2015, featuring Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the 2015 NCAA Men’s College Basketball champion Duke Blue Devils. The 60-minute Q&A session had Coach K addressing questions about his own success as well as basketball in general. “It was a […]
Promotion in Print
Today we take a look back through the WRAL-TV photo archives for some print ads and billboards from across the decades. Enjoy these snapshots from the past: