Fun Memories: WRAL-TV’s Armstrong Finds Mailman Photo From WRAL Children’s Show
Mail deliverers have been front and center during the pandemic, particularly during this holiday season. One CBC employee recently recalled a fun memory of playing a postman on TV, a role he never expected when he joined the WRAL team over four decades ago. Capitol Broadcasting celebrates long term employees, staffers with five or more […]
A CBC Christmas Classic: Fred Fletcher and My Two Front Teeth
Fred Fletcher, son of Capitol Broadcasting founder A.J. Fletcher, helped launch WRAL-AM in 1939 and went on to play a variety of leadership roles as CBC expanded into television. Besides serving as General Manager, Fletcher was known for his love of performing. He played various radio roles on his show “Tempus Fugit” and later his […]
That Station Now Donating Net Proceeds of Merch Sales
95.7 FM That Station is offering listeners to do good for others while sporting That Station gear. From now on when you purchase an item from That Station’s online merch store you’ll be making a donation to a local charity. 100% of net proceeds (after That Station covers the hard cost of making the item) […]
Revisit MIX Christmas Choir Competition Favorites This Season
WRAL-FM knows that schools across The Triangle put weeks and months of preparation into their submissions for MIX 101.5’s annual Christmas Choir Competition, and that due to the current landscape and remote learning that this would be nearly impossible. That’s why, thanks to our friends at Wake Med Children’s, MIX is going to highlight the […]
Stories: The Heart Behind the Success of MIX’s 2020 Radiothon
“When you’re broadcasting from a studio rather than the hospital your emotions are protected from the raw experience of being inside of a children’s hospital. Duke Children’s is a place of hope, yes. But it’s also a place of pain. It grounds your perspective. It reminds us why we’re doing what we do. My fear in doing a Radiothon […]
WRAL-FM Blown Away by Almost $400k Raised for Duke Children’s in 2020 Radiothon
“We didn’t even think we could do a Radiothon this year. The fact that we not only pulled it off logistically and technically, but to bring in almost $400K is nothing short of miraculous!” — WRAL-FM Morning Personality Sarah King WRAL-FM had tempered expectations going into the 26th Annual MIX 101.5 Radiothon for Duke Children’s […]
Parker & Otis Opens at American Tobacco
Just in time for your remaining holiday shopping, beloved Durham institution Parker & Otis has opened at its new location at American Tobacco Campus! All of the one-of-a-kind gifts, wine, and other curios that have long made their retail experience a one stop shop for every one on your list are back in their new […]
WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV and WARZ-TV Continue Capitol Broadcasting Legacy of Technology and Innovation with Launch of NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0)
WUNC-TV Set to Launch, pending FCC approval, joins elite group in “most significant broadcast technology upgrade ever” WRAL (NBC) and WRAZ (FOX), a part of Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC), in partnership with WARZ, began broadcasting NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) on December 15th, 2020. Additionally, WUNC (UNC-TV), is also set to launch NEXTGEN TV, pending FCC […]
A Salute to our Snorting Bull: An Un-BULL-ievable Run
Last week, work began on giving the world-famous Snorting Bull at the DBAP some much-needed TLC, work that had previously been scheduled to take place prior to the 2020 season until the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the next version of the Snorting Bull will not change much in appearance, that edition will have quite the history […]
Making Miracles Happen, Final Day of 2020 MIX Radiothon for Duke Children’s Hospital
MIX 101.5 got off to a strong start with the 26th Annual MIX Radiothon for Duke Children’s Hospital yesterday and will conclude the two-day drive today, Wednesday, December 16, 2020. The MIX staffers behind the event are dedicated and passionate about the cause. “2020 has been a year for everyone,” said WRAL-FM Morning Personality Sarah King. […]