Nashville Songwriters at DPAC Finale Surprises with Kidnotz Orchestra

Jessi Alexander

Corp VP of Special Projects George Habel…… about the Nashville Songwriters at the DPAC.  CBC and WRAL-TV sponsored the event which benefited several local non-profits.  Habel attended the evening and shared his rave reviews in his blog Note to Self.  Here’s what he had to say: Country Crescendo What a surprise ending!!! Nashville Songwriters at DPAC concluded […]

Event Marks 10 Years, $5 Million for Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Kay Yow Court

Capitol Broadcasting Company serves as Media Sponsor for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, and WRAL-TV Sports Anchor Jeff Gravley, a big supporter of the event, serves as emcee. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, formed long before the death of the Hall of Fame NC State University women’s basketball coach, has […]

Stevens Named NCHSAA Media Representative of the Year, Ross AD of the Year

Nick Stevens

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is proud to announce the State Award winners for the 2017-2018 Academic Year. These seven winners represent positions throughout the NCHSAA and have served with distinction in their respective areas of service. The Association annually presents these statewide awards in seven different categories, all based on those “who […]

Urban Land Institute Visits Rocky Mount Mills for a Tour and Panel Discussion

Rocky Mount Mills

Rocky Mount Mills had the opportunity to host the more than 50 members of the Triangle Chapter Urban Land Institute on campus for a tour and panel discussion, Wednesday April 25, 2018. “We’re excited to host ULI and to engage its passionate, knowledgeable members in a discussion of what we’re doing to create a premier mixed use destination in […]

WRAL-FM’s Jim Kelly Honored with Inaugural Duke Hero Award

Jim Kelly

WRAL-TV Asst Program Director/Music Director & Air Personality Jim Kelly has spent many years and boundless energy supporting and promoting Duke Children’s Hospital over the years.  Kelly emceed the Duke Children’s Gala this year but received a special surprise as well.  The organization presented Kelly with one of the inaugural Duke Hero Awards at the […]

‘HighSchoolOT Live’ Receives Regional Murrow Award for Innovation

HSOT Live

“HighSchoolOT Live” has been recognized as a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winner for excellence in innovation, the Radio Television Digital News Association announced on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Since the fall of 2016, Capitol Broadcasting Company and HighSchoolOT.com have produced “HighSchoolOT Live,” a multi-platform, interactive means to deliver and consume North Carolina high school […]

WRAL-FM Mentors Air Personalities of Tomorrow with MIX 101.5’s DJ U

MIX 101.5's DJ U

WRAL-FM is featuring the future of radio on Thursday nights this spring.  MIX 101.5’s DJ U calls on Triangle students to give radio broadcasting a try.  Thursday nights are unique and exciting, giving the fledgling DJs the opportunity to guest host part of the nighttime show, learning what it’s like to be on radio. The […]

Bulls, Buzz Sports Radio Honor Businesses for Breaking Barriers

Durham Bulls Breaking Barriers

Local Businesses Recognized for Historical Strides in African American Community As the Durham Bulls honored 25 former Negro League players at the Saturday, April 21, 2018, game, the club  also recognized six Durhamites and local businesses for “Breaking Barriers.” The program is sponsored by Buzz Sports Radio and Coastal Credit Union. “The African American community […]

Jim Goodmon To Receive Honorary Doctorate at UNC Spring Commencement

Jim Goodmon

The UNC School of Media and Journalism has announced that CBC CEO Jim Goodmon will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s spring commencement on Sunday, May 13, 2018.  Citing Goodmon as a “visionary North Carolina corporate and community leader,” the school is honoring him […]