CBC Sports Radio Team at ACC Tourney In-Person for First Time Post-Lockdown
A CBC Sports Radio team is once again at the ACC Tournament. 99.9 The Fan OG Sports Talk Hosts Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio with 99.9 The Fan Producer/Board Operator Dennis COX are reporting live, in-person from Barclays Center in NY this week, covering the games. “It’s been 2 years since we got sent home […]
Showcasing Talents Nurtured Through Support of Local Arts: Watch Big Night In For The Arts Tonight on WRAL
“This year’s show really focuses on the aspect of ‘creating’ and how it impacts various art forms, collaboration and our communities. That’s what I’m excited to share, a wide variety of artists from potters to poets, dancers to musicians showcasing their talents that have been nurtured through the support of local arts.” – WRAL-TV Local Production […]
CBC/WRAL Night at PBS North Carolina Annual Fundraiser Tonight, March 7
For the second year in a row Capitol Broadcasting employees will be unable to volunteer in person during PBS North Carolina’s spring fundraiser due to the pandemic, but CBC will remain a special part of the campaign. The 2022 CBC/WRAL Night at PBS North Carolina takes place tonight, Monday, March 7. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Lena Tillett […]
WRAL-TV Picks Up 7 Wins for 36th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmys
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences streamed the awards presentation for the 36th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmys via livestream on Saturday, February 26, 2022, and WRAL-TV received 7 of the top honors. The winners were chosen from among 900 entries in 73 categories. WRAL-TV Anchors Debra Morgan and Ken Smith […]
NAB To Honor WRAL-TV’s Pete Sockett with Television Engineering Achievement Award
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has selected WRAL-TV Director of Engineering & Operations Pete Sockett as the recipient of the organization’s 2022 Television Engineering Achievement Award. Sockett’s extraordinary accomplishments in the broadcast industry include a long list of technological firsts—from the launch of HD television in the 1990’s to WRAL-TV being the first commercial […]
Spectacular Magazine Highlights Sports Shop, Only All-Black National Urban Sports Talk Team
A CBC Sports Radio talk team recently sat down with a popular local publication to talk about their background and unique experiences. Spectacular Magazine’s Thomas Tripp recently interviewed the hosts of The Sports Shop, Erroll Reese, Pam Thompson-Smith and Kevin McClendon. “This trio is making history as the only all-Black national urban sports talk show […]
MIX 101.5 Recognized As One of Top-Rated AC Stations by Inside Radio
Inside Radio has recognized WRAL-FM MIX 101.5 as one of the Top-Rated Adult Contemporary Stations in the publication’s “By the Numbers” series. The rankings for AC were released on February 10, 2022. “Each of our talent and support staff bring such passion and artistry to create community around what lifts their heart and piques curiosity […]
Ovies and Giglio Afternoon Sports Talk Voted to BSM’s Top 20
Barrett Sports Media has named The OG with Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio to its list of Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2021. The CBC Sports Radio talkers discuss the latest and greatest on weekday afternoons on 99.9 The Fan. A panel of 46 industry executives from across the country voted on […]
WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards Shine Despite Quick Transition to Virtual
With a change of venue and a big change of plans, the 7th Annual WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards winners were announced and celebrated on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Due to the spike in COVID cases, the ceremony took place via live stream, with only a few days’ notice to transition from the planned in-person event. […]
600+ Consecutive Days and Counting, WRAL-FM’s Jami Caskey Delivering Good News
WRAL-FM Copywriter & Air Personality Jami Caskey of WRAL-FM’s Cornerstone has been using her radio powers for good during the pandemic. With the help of a WRAL-FM salesperson and various sponsors, Caskey is spreading Good News. While the pandemic had the country locked down, Caskey and WRAL-FM Account Executive Steve Motter tag-teamed on an idea […]