New WRAL Podcast: Panthers Playbook

Panthers Playbook Podcast

With rookie quarterback Bryce Young is expected to make his professional preseason debut this past Saturday, the Carolina Panthers number one overall pick would become the youngest starting quarterback in franchise history if he starts Week One.  It’s an exciting time for both the Panthers organization and Panthers fans. That’s where WRAL and 99.9 The […]

A CBC Welcome to Sports Radio’s Tim Donnelly at 99.9 The Fan

Tim Donnelly

Have you heard Tim Donnelly on 99.9 The Fan yet?  The Drive with Tim Donnelly debuted this Monday.  Listen in weekdays from 3 to 6pm! WRAL-TV welcomed him earlier this week: WRAL-TV Sports Anchor/Reporter Chris Lea chatted with Donnelly on air last week and found out some very cool connections he has to sports in […]

Tim Donnelly Named New Afternoon Host at 99.9 The Fan-WCMC-FM

Tim Donnelly

Donnelly to captain the daily 3p-6p show on the Triangle’s Sports Leader Capitol Broadcasting Company announces the addition of personality Tim Donnelly to its daily lineup on 99.9 The Fan. Starting in mid-July, Donnelly will host the local weekday 3p-6p show on sports radio station WCMC in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Tim has a very successful […]

CBC Radio Goes Big for Canes Playoff Promotions

99.9 The Fan Playoff Payout 2nd Round Finalists

CBC Radio is making the most of the Carolina Hurricanes 2023 run for the Stanley Cup.  First CBC Sports Radio put together a promo that put listeners on the ice for a chance to win big. Then MIX 101.5 decided to send a personality up in a helicopter for a unique coin-flip style puck drop. […]

WRAL’s 99.9 The Fan switches things up, changes show to single host

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Beginning Thursday, April 27, 2023, listeners will hear changes in afternoons from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on 99.9 The Fan. The new program format will focus on fast-moving, engaging local sports with a single host. The host for the new programming will be announced later. Wednesday, April 26, was the final live show of “The OG with […]

Capitol Broadcasting a Sponsor for Raleigh’s Women in Sports & Events Org

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Five CBC Staffers Become Members Two former CBC employees have helped make a connection between Capitol Broadcasting and a nonprofit organization known for being a voice and resource for women in the business of sports.  CBC is now a corporate partner of Women in Sports & Events (WISE) Greater Raleigh. Carolina Hurricanes Senior Manager for […]

99.9 The Fan’s Joe Giglio Finalist for Sportscaster of Year

99.9 The Fan Sports Specialist Joe Giglio has been named a North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year finalists by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA).  The announcement came on November 30, 2022.  Voting runs through December 31, with the winners to be revealed on January 9. The winners for the national awards are voted on […]

The Broadening World of Radio: Emerging Leaders Profile on Zenobia Dowdy

Zenobia Dowdy

“It’s only been a short time for me, but Zenobia has been great. She brings great energy and focus into the building each day!”– CBC Radio Brand Manager Chris Edge, about Emerging Leaders Intern Zenobia Dowdy For the past 4 months, 10 students from NC Central University have been interning in Capitol Broadcasting divisions through […]

CBC Launches 2022 Emerging Leaders Program with HBCU Students

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“This program is one of several ways we are building bridges and deepening partnerships with universities to identify and develop emerging talent.” – Corp VP of Social Responsibility Loretta Harper-Arnold Ten students from NC Central embarked upon a new program at Capitol Broadcasting in August.  CBC and Leadership Triangle have teamed up to create the […]

99.9 The Fan’s Awarded as 2022 North Carolina Sportscaster of Year

The National Sports Media Association honored 99.9 Sports Talk Host Adam Gold as the North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year at an awards ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2022.  The event took place at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, featuring such notable guests and award recipients as Charles Barkley, Hubert Davis, Scott Van Pelt […]