HighSchoolOT Launches ‘Senior Szn’ to Recognize the Class of 2020
The Class of 2020 is having a senior year like no other — and not for good reasons. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Class of 2020 risks missing out on their senior seasons in sports, prom, and maybe even graduation. HighSchoolOT wants to help fill the void. “Senior Szn” is a photo submission feature on […]
CBC and WRAL: Here to Help Creates Webinar Series to Support, Inform Local Triangle Businesses
Capitol Broadcasting and WRAL are Here to Help local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. A brand new webinar series launches this Thursday at 2pm with advice from local experts and ideas from business owners on weathering the coronavirus shutdown. The first webinar in the Here to Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series will host a […]
Bulls, Salamanders Donate Gloves to Duke, UNC Hospitals, Durham PD
Members of the Durham Bulls and Holly Springs Salamanders front office staff are teaming up to help the Triangle community during the COVID-19 crisis. Several staffers help donate the ballparks’ resources to Duke Hospitals, UNC REX Healthcare and the Durham Police Department, as well as the Durham Rescue Mission. Capcom talked to Bull City Hospitality […]
New Bulls Shirt to Support United Way, Fan Vote to Determine Design
The Durham Bulls are finding creative ways to support Triangle residents during the COVID-19 crisis. The Bulls will soon be selling a brand new t-shirt with all proceeds benefitting the United Way’s Rapid Response Fund. “We’re really excited about the t-shirt initiative to help support United Way,” said DBBC Director of Marketing and Communications Ben […]
MIX 101.5 Now the Variety That Makes You Feel Good While You Work FROM HOME
WRAL-FM MIX 101.5 is keeping up with the times. MIX is now “Your Work at HOME Station.” “It’s all about being in the moment with our listeners,” said WRAL-FM Promotions Director Jason Newton. “They’re working from home and so are we!” MIX is encouraging listeners to social distance from others, but the beauty of radio […]
Final “Adam & Joe” Show on 99.9 The Fan Today, The End of a Great Era
After over 2,500 shows together, 99.9 The Fan Sports Talk Hosts Adam Gold and Joe Ovies will do their final “Adam & Joe” show on Friday, March 19, 2020. The duo has been working together at Capitol Broadcasting Company’s 99.9 The Fan for over 10 years. “I’ve known these two very talented individuals for seven […]
New WRAL Documentary: Disconnected, Premieres Thursday, Mar. 19 at 7:30pm on WRAL-TV
New WRAL documentary examines disparity in high-speed Internet access between urban areas and some rural areas Access to a high-speed Internet connection affects the ability to do business, get an education, and get quality health care. While most people living in the urban areas of North Carolina have broadband service, many rural areas still do […]
New Daily Podcast from WRAL-TV About Coronavirus
WRAL-TV and Capitol Broadcasting have launched a new daily podcast, Coronavirus: North Carolina News Brief Podcast. The daily podcast reports the latest in the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its effect on North Carolina from WRAL News and the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network. Safety guidelines, closings, resources, and more posted each day by […]
Chris Weatherly Promoted to General Manager of WRAL Digital Solutions
Capitol Broadcasting recently announced CBC New Media Director of Sales and Operations Chris Weatherly has been promoted to General Manager of WRAL Digital Solutions. The title change came on the heels of the promotion of John Conway to Vice President of WRAL Digital and the rebranding of the CBC New Media division to WRAL Digital […]
Scheduling Change: WRAL-TV Coronavirus Specials at 7pm, 11pm News Expands to One Hour
Due to the coronavirus concerns, WRAL-TV will make two major scheduling changes beginning Monday, March 16, 2020: WRAL-TV will produce and broadcast 7pm local news specials all week. The programs will be 30 minutes long. (Inside Edition will move to 7:30pm). WRAL-TV will expand to one hour of local news at 11pm. This will continue […]