CBC New Media Re-Brands as WRAL Digital
Capitol Broadcasting’s digital division, CBC New Media, began undergoing a re-brand at the end of 2019. The division created to encompass technology and the internet is now being referred to as WRAL Digital. “It was time for a change,” said WRAL Digital Vice President John Conway. “New Media is more than 15 years old, so […]
Salamanders Unveil New Jerseys for 2020 Season
New uniforms feature vibrant color scheme and blue pants The Holly Springs Salamanders have unveiled new home jerseys for the 2020 season. The vibrant colors and fun pattern of the jersey aim to highlight the innovation and entertainment aspect of the Coastal Plain League. The Salamanders are transitioning to primary use of the cap logo, […]
HopFly Brewing to Open New Taproom at Rocky Mount Mills March 7
Incubator brewery fledges, continues growth with expansive new taproom HopFly Brewing Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new taproom Saturday, March 7 with a toast to their loyal fans and plenty of the brews that have made a name for the operation in Eastern North Carolina and beyond. Now in its third year […]
Durham Bulls Launch Wool E.’s Reading Club
Campaign aims to increase reading engagement among Triangle students The Durham Bulls have announced the launch of Wool E.’s Reading Club, in partnership with Amica Insurance. The inaugural season of this program will reach approximately 5,000 students from Durham Public Schools. The mission of this program is not only to reward students for making time […]
CBC Mourns Loss of Legendary WRAL-TV Anchor Bobbie Battista
Former CNN anchor Bobbie Battista has passed away at the age of 67, according to a family spokeswoman. Battista passed away on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020, after a four-year battle with cervical cancer, according to Wendy Guarisco, family spokeswoman. Battista was one of the original CNN Headline News anchors when the network launched in […]
Bulls Unveil 2020 Promotional Schedule
Season highlights DBAP 25th Anniversary Celebration, 22 fireworks shows The Durham Bulls unveiled their 2020 promotional schedule, featuring the 25th anniversary celebration of Durham Bulls Athletic Park. On April 6, 1995, the DBAP opened its gates for its inaugural season to a paid attendance of 10,886 fans. This season-long celebration will highlight DBAP25 poster giveaways […]
WRAL.com Voters’ Choice Honored with National Award
The WRAL.com Voters’ Choice Awards honor the favorite people, businesses and services in the Triangle and beyond in NC, but now the awards program has been honored itself. The 11th Annual Second Street Awards awarded the WRAL.com Voters’ Choice Awards in the Best Citywide Ballot category. WRAL Digital won this national award in the highly […]
Rocky Mount Mills Announces Art & History Exhibit “Nelson Mandela: A Light So Powerful”
Rocky Mount Mills announces a new art and history exhibit “Nelson Mandela: A Light So Powerful” featuring drawings and narratives from Nelson Mandela’s incarceration at Robben Island and his triumph as President of South Africa. The collection, which includes several numbered and signed lithographs, will be on display for the public at the Rocky Mount Mills […]
Spring Fan Fest, Anthem Auditions To Be Held March 7
Free Event Highlights Opening Week of Ticket Sales, Batting Practice on the Field The Durham Bulls will host their 2020 Fan Fest on Saturday, March 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The free event provides fans a chance to take batting practice on the field and purchase single-game tickets […]
Capitol Broadcasting Wins Midsouth Emmys: WRAL-TV and CBC Audience Development Receive Multiple Honors
WRAL-TV and Capitol Broadcasting brought home multiple statuettes from the 34th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 15, 2020. WRAL-TV won three Emmys, and the CBC Audience Development team also won three. The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) made the annual presentation at the Schermerhorn […]