CBC’s Inaugural Sports Radio Open Raises $6,000 for Food Bank
One hundred-twenty golfers came together to hit the links for the inaugural Sports Radio Open hosted by 620 The Buzz and 99.9 The Fan on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the River Ridge Golf Club in Raleigh. The event benefitted the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, and ended up raising $6,000 for the […]
A Closer Look at CBC’s Video Art Collection: Smitten, 2011
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 has gone a step further to feature the video art of […]
The Building with 5 or More Lives
“This place is a maze!” That is the first impression expressed by many when they walk through the broadcast building. Two buildings have been added, with seamless access between them. If you know where to look, you can see remnants of the past. The first building contains studio A and B and was completed in […]
Two CBC Personalities Help Give Back Through WakeMed Scrub Run
Frequently CBC’s contributions to the community hit home for our staffers who participate. The recent WakeMed Scrub Run became a way for two staffers to give back to a facility that has helped them. Capitol Broadcasting’s, WRAL TV, FOX 50, CBC Sports Radio, and WRAL-FM MIX 101.5 again served as the media sponsors for the […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company Honored by National Association of Broadcasters and North Carolina Association of Broadcasters
In events 300 miles apart on the same day, locally owned Capitol Broadcasting Company was the belle of the ball. On Tuesday evening, June 16, 2015, at a black tie gala in Washington, DC, Capitol Broadcasting was honored with the coveted Service to Community Award, presented by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF). […]
A Closer Look at CBC’s Video Art Collection: A Time To Reflect and Appalachian Beauty, 2015
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 has gone a step further to feature the video art of […]
A Closer Look at CBC’s Video Art Collection: Art in Bloom, 2015
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 has gone a step further to feature the video art of […]
CBC’ers Help Plant Pinwheel Garden to Prevent Child Abuse
On Friday, May 29, 2015, a group of CBC’ers got together to help plant a Pinwheel Garden at our Western Blvd headquarters with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, but due to shipping complications, the pinwheels did not arrive until May. However, CBC didn’t want to miss the opportunity […]
CBC Early Years Trivia Quiz
1. WRAL-TV signed on in 1956. What was the #1 song that year? A. “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley B. “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins C. “Que Sera Sera” by Doris Day D. “Hot Diggity” by Perry Como 2. Frank Fletcher, son of CBC founder A.J. Fletcher, worked in Washington, D.C. His first job […]
Multi-million Dollar Upgrades Underway at WRAL Soccer Center
Officials broke ground Tuesday, May 26, 2015, on a $3.8 million renovation project at the WRAL Soccer Center with the idea of turning the complex into a destination soccer park. The project at the 35-year-old complex located in north Raleigh on Perry Creek Road will add paved parking, new restrooms, shelters, new turf and much […]