Former CBC VP Paul Pope Named Man of Year by Dayton YMCA
Former CBC Vice President Paul Pope relocated to Ohio after his retirement, but his commitment to community service continues in his adopted new home. The YMCA of Greater Dayton recently awarded him, The Downtown YMCA Volunteer of the Year. Pope has been involved as a volunteer since 2013, coming on to the Board of Directors […]
CBC Sports Radio’s Alverson Honored by NC High School Athletic Association
On Thursday, May 7, 2015, the North Carolina High Athletic Association presented awards to several coaches, administrators and media representatives in our state, and CBC Sports Radio Assistant Program Director James Alverson received the Tim Stevens Media Representative of the Year Award. The NCHSAA presented the awards at its 2015 Annual Meeting at the Dean […]
Columbia Journalism Review Features New WRAL Political Tool
The Columbia Journalism Review featured WRAL-TV’s approach to political coverage, including its new Donor Reveal tool, in an article entitled, “How one locally owned TV station does statehouse coverage right.” Penned by Corey Hutchins, the article was published on May 8, 2015. “Late last month, a North Carolina news outlet unveiled a new feature on its […]
American Tobacco Documentary Wins Award at Inaugural Long Leaf Film Festival
American Tobacco now has a film award to add to its collection of accolades. “Because No One Else Would,” a documentary about the campus’ history and recent renaissance released last December, won Best Documentary Short (Historical) at the inaugural Long Leaf Film Festival this past weekend. Awards were announced at the end of two-day film […]
The Moving Wall
April 30, 1975 is known as the day Saigon fell. Last week, the 40th anniversary was acknowledged across our nation with televised documentaries and a mention on national newscasts. In America, the Vietnam war still conjures up different emotions, largely depending on one’s age. But for the American soldier who spent “time in country,” there […]
WRAL-TV Wins Gabriel Award
Named Secular Television Station of the Year for 2nd Consecutive Year The Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals has honored WRAL-TV with the national Gabriel award for Secular Television Station of the Year for the second consecutive year. According to the Catholic Academy, the Gabriel awards recognize outstanding artistic achievement in media that entertains and enriches […]
2619 Western Boulevard
Sometimes “Plan B” turns out to be the best plan. You may recall an earlier “Throwback Thursday” Capcom story dated December 11, 2014 when we shared Tom Campbell’s story, “David defeats Goliath,” or how CBC defeated Durham Life Insurance Company to win the license to operate a television station in Raleigh. The FCC hearing examiner’s […]
CBC’s Goodmon Jr. Honored by Broadcasters
James F. Goodmon Jr., vice president and general manager of Capitol Broadcasting Company’s (CBC) New Media Group, was honored Wednesday with the first Digital Leadership Award to be given by the National Association of Broadcasters. Goodmon is also vice president and general manager of CBC’s Sunrise Broadcasting, a five-station radio cluster, and WILM-TV, both located in Wilmington, […]
WRAL Staffers Rock the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
WRAL-TV proudly sponsored the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Raleigh for the second year in a row. The full and half marathon hit the roads through and around downtown on Sunday, April 12, 2015. WRAL-TV proudly sponsored the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Raleigh for the second year in a row. The full and half […]
Opening Day Celebrates Beginning of DBAP’s 20th Anniversary Season
New Ballpark Features Await Fans During Opening Week The Durham Bulls kick off Durham Bulls Athletic Park’s 20th Anniversary season this Wednesday, April 15. Led by new manager Jared Sandberg, the defending International League South Division Champions return to the DBAP to host a three-game series against the Norfolk Tides. The DBAP’s 20th Anniversary season […]