AWRT Comes to the Triangle!
AWRT Comes to the Triangle! American Women in Radio and Television, Inc. (“AWRT”) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in the electronic media and related fields. Established in 1951, AWRT has local chapters throughout the United States that promote AWRT’s mission: “to advance the impact of women in the electronic media and […]
CBC Celebrates the 99 Day Countdown to the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games
CBC Celebrates the 99 Day Countdown to the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games On Friday, March 19, Governor Hunt joined special Olympic athletes from across the State on a train ride to celebrate the accomplishments of Special Olympic athletes, showcase the dedication of Host Towns across the State, and “Invite the World” to North […]
HDTV at NAB: It’s Here, and It Works!
HDTV at NAB: It’s Here, and It Works! During this year’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas, NV, Jim Goodmon, President and CEO of Capitol Broadcasting Company, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of digital television. Goodmon received the Digital Television Pioneer award given by Broadcasting and Cable and […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company Buys Wilmington Television Station
Capitol Broadcasting Company Buys Wilmington Television Station Capitol Broadcasting Company has signed an agreement to purchase WSSN-LP in Wilmington, North Carolina. WSSN, Channel 10, is currently a UPN affiliate, but will become an affiliate of the CBS Television Network under Capitol’s ownership. “We’re excited to expand Capitol Broadcasting’s reach into the Wilmington market,” says CBC […]
Ben Waters to Serve as the United Arts Council Campaign 2000 Chair
Ben Waters to Serve as the United Arts Council Campaign 2000 Chair Ben Waters, Vice President of Administration for CBC, has been selected to chair the United Arts Council Campaign 2000 fund raising drive. Ben will be working with members of the Development Council: Myra Lee (First Citizens); Rob Hoak (First Union National Bank); Ken […]
Fred Barber Retires from CBC
Fred Barber Retires from CBC Fred Barber, Senior Vice President for Capitol Broadcasting Company, retired at the end of December, 1998. He has been in the broadcasting industry for 39 years and was with CBC since 1976. The retirement cake was based on the framed drawing presented to Barber as a parting gift. Barber started […]
CBC to Sponsor the Millennium Celebration: First Night Raleigh 2000
CBC to Sponsor the Millennium Celebration: First Night Raleigh 2000 In a recent news release, Artsplosure announced that Capitol Broadcasting Company has pledged the highest level sponsorship for the Millennium Celebration: First Night Raleigh 2000, to be held in downtown Raleigh, NC, on December 31, 1999. This initial investment will help make it possible to […]
Barbara Goodmon Receives YWCA Human Services Award
Barbara Goodmon Receives YWCA Human Services Award Barbara Lyons Goodmon has spent nearly 30 years working on behalf of needy Triangle residents. On Thursday, November 12, 1998 she was recognized for these efforts during The 16th Annual YWCA Academy of Women held at the North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC. Scottie Stevenson (left), Corporate Secretary of […]
Annual Azalea Celebration Adds Beauty to the Community
Annual Azalea Celebration Adds Beauty to the Community Each October, Capitol Broadcasting Company’s Annual Azalea Celebration gives away over 10,000 azalea plants to nonprofit groups. The hope is that come spring, both the plants and people’s environmental awareness will begin to bloom. CBC Horticulture staff helps recipients get their azalea plants. This event began 13 […]
CBC at the Fair
CBC at the Fair Thanks to fantastic weather, the 1998 North Carolina State Fair exceeded everyone’s expectations with a record setting attendance of over 779,000 visitors. And to those working the CBC booth, it seems like most came through our tent. Everyone agrees it was a great success, and most giveaways were distributed before Sunday’s […]