CBC to Support National Media Diversity Programs Based at UNC MJ-School
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The UNC School of Media and Journalism announced today that Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) will support two national media diversity initiatives administered by the school. Capitol Broadcasting’s gift supports the Chuck Stone Program for Diversity in Education and Media and the CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship Program over the next four years. “Journalism can only truly improve society […]
“Wrassling” and Heavyweight Boxing Champ Joe Louis
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During the 1960’s, the highest rated locally-produced show in the Raleigh/Durham television market was WRAL’s Championship Wrestling. The program was produced weekly in studio A and aired each Saturday afternoon at five o’clock. The show was produced by promoter Joe Murnick and directed by Earl Ashe. Among the “villains” who appeared regularly on the show […]
While the Bulls are Away, Pokémon Will Play
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The Durham Bulls are not afraid of the latest in technology. Wool E. Bull embraced Pokémon, as the DBAP opened to fans to play the hot new app Pokémon Go on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. And to sweeten the fun, gamers made a $5 donation to gain entry the ballpark, which the Bulls in turn […]
Raleigh & Company “Can’t Stop the Feeling”
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On the week of June 20, Raleigh & Company’s Hayes Permar took to the streets of Raleigh, under the guise of the Triangle Traveler, to capture some of its most beloved people and places to the tune of Justin Timberlake’s hit “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” Armed with a camera and the catchy summer anthem, Hayes […]
Bulls to Open Ballpark for Pokémon Go
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Fans Can Collect Pokémon in DBAP with Charitable Contribution Durham Bulls Athletic Park will host fans to play Pokémon Go on Tuesday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In light of the booming popularity of the app, gamers will be granted access to the renowned stadium’s playing surface and stands by purchasing a […]
Associated Press to Utilize Automated Insights Robotic Software to Cover Minor League Baseball
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The Durham Bulls will soon have robotic software writing stories about them created by a company whose offices overlook the Bulls’ home stadium. And every Minor League Baseball team will soon get coverage where ever they play. Using Wordsmith robotic software, the Associated Press and Minor League Baseball are teaming up with Durham-based Automated Insights […]
It Happened in July
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1. Legendary WRAL news anchor Charlie Gaddy’s last broadcast was on July 1, ______. a) 1992 b) 1993 c) 1994 d) 1995 2. WRAL-AM was granted a license on July 28th, 19______. a) 1938 b) 1941 c) 1948 d) 1950 3. SKY 5 flew for the first time on July 31, 19_______. a) 1978 b) […]
MIX 101.5 Expands Annual Backpack Buddies Food Drive Into Day-Long MediaThon with WRAL-TV
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This year MIX 101.5 and WRAL-TV are joining forces to mount a MediaThon to benefit the BackPack Buddies Program at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Over the past several years, WRAL-FM has held an annual food drive to support the program that helps feed Triangle children in need over the weekends during the school year. This […]
Durham Magazine Features Bulls PA Announcer
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Tony Riggsbee had been a Triangle radio institution for decades before taking over as the Public Address Announcer for the Durham Bulls in 2007. Only the second PA announcer in the 22 seasons at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Riggsbee took over the reins when the legendary Bill Law retired. Durham Magazine VP of Content Andrea […]
Scottie Stephenson as Told by Fred Fletcher
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Many of us remember Scottie Stephenson. For new employees, Scottie was one of the founders of WRAL-TV and a long-time CBC employee – 58 years! She still has a prime parking spot beside the administrative building, something no one else possesses, even though she passed away April 15, 2002, at the age of 80. By […]