WRAL-TV’s Hammel Named Broadcasting & Cable Market 1-25 GM of Year

WRAL-TV Vice President & General Manager Steve Hammel is the Broadcasting & Cable 2015 Station General Manager of the Year for Markets 1-25. The announcement came in the Monday, December 21st edition of the publication. Hammel joined Capitol Broadcasting, taking over the helm of WRAL-TV, in November 2008. He came to the Raleigh-Durham market from […]
MIX 101.5 Storm Trooper Prize Patrol

MIX 101.5’s The Gene & Julie Show gave passes away to listeners for an advanced screening to the new Star Wars movie and on Thursday, December 17, 2015, WRAL-FM Morning Show Producer Casey Tate and WRAL-FM Promotions Director Jason Newton delivered the tickets to one lucky winner safe and sound, Storm Trooper style! Thanks to […]
CBC Sponsors Golden Holiday Celebration for Raleigh Seniors for 58th Year

Capitol Broadcasting proudly sponsors a morning filled with a warm breakfast and holiday entertainment for Raleigh seniors each year, and on Thursday, December 17, 2015, CBC carried on the tradition for the 58th time. Alongside the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, CBC welcomed members of the Raleigh Golden Years Clubs to the 58th […]
It Happened in December Trivia Quiz

The first FIVE STAR Award was presented in 1983. Who was the recipient? a) P. B.Jernigan b) Bob Sadler c) Clifford Kurtz d) Charlie Gaddy 2. WRAL-TV signed on the air December 15, 1956. Name the first program to air? a) Teenage Frolics b) Miracle on 34th Street c) NC State basketball game d) Romper […]
WRAL-TV Wins duPont-Columbia Award

WRAL Documentary “The Journey Alone” recognized for excellence in journalism Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism has honored WRAL News with one of the most prestigious prizes in journalism: The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award. WRAL received the honor for the documentary “The Journey Alone” about the surge in illegal immigration of unaccompanied minors from Mexico. […]
On the Record: Faith, Fear and Freedom – Live This Thursday Night on WRAL

On Thursday night, December 17, 2015, at 7pm, WRAL News anchor David Crabtree will bring together Muslim leaders, scholars and community members for a conversation about how the anti-Muslim rhetoric is impacting how Muslims live, work and worship. That live, half-hour conversation will be followed by a rebroadcast of WRAL’s 2012 documentary on the subject. “On […]
WRAL-TV’s 2015 Coats for Children Telethon Raises Staggering $130,000

The weather was balmy but WRAL viewers were thinking about the upcoming chilly temperatures during the 27th Annual WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Campaign. On Friday, December 11, 2015, generous viewers contributed a staggering $130,000 during the daylong telethon! “It was an amazing day!” said WRAL-TV Director of Local Production Phyllis Parish, the Executive Producer […]
Capitol Broadcasting Signs with Newsy for Millennial-Focused Video News Offering

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., has entered into an agreement with over-the-top video news service Newsy to publish its daily news videos across three of Capitol Broadcasting’s news websites: WRAL.com, WRALSportsFan.com and HighSchoolOT.com. Newsy is the fast-growing millennial-focused journalism company that brings perspective and analysis to reporting on world and national news, including politics, entertainment, science […]
Safety Netting To Be Extended at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

New Protective Netting to Extend to Edge of DBAP Dugouts The Durham Bulls, in accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, will extend the protective netting behind home plate to cover the seating area behind both dugouts at Durham Bulls Athletic Park for the 2016 season. In response to injuries around Major League Baseball […]
Leadership Triangle Presents 2015 Goodmon Awards for Regional Collaboration

“We are better when we work together.” – CBC President CEO Jim Goodmon Capitol Broadcasting Company helped celebrate regionalism at the 2015 Leadership Triangle Awards Gala Wednesday, December 9, 2015. The annual event took place at American Tobacco’s Bay 7 in downtown Durham with an opening reception followed by an Angus Barn catered dinner. The […]