Progress Continues on WJZY/WWWB DTV Project
The 1MV System is now installed at WJZY-TV. The mild winter weather worked in WJZY/WWWB’s favor for construction during most of January, February and March. Naturally, the two major exceptions were the two critical days that Harris equipment was delivered. On the first shipment, it rained constantly. For the second shipment, ice fell from the […]
WJZY & WWWB Host Easter Egg Hunt at Carowinds
On Saturday, March 26, 2005, WJZY and WWWB held their 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Carowinds. Both stations participated and had several clients join in sponsorship including Subway, Realty Place and the Charlotte Knights. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance, bringing a little sunshine to a cold, wet day. An estimated 3,000 children hunt […]
Michigan J. Frog Helps Recruit Firefighters
Michigan J. Frog, from Charlotte’s WB, took part in the grand opening of Charlotte’s newest fire station. The mascot for Charlotte’s WB, Michigan J. Frog, donned his top hat for a special appearance at Charlotte’s Fire Station #10 on Saturday, March 12, 2005. He joined the department for its first “Firefighter Career Awareness Day.” Potential […]
Construction Begins on Charlotte DTV Transmitter Facility
Planning has been underway for a DTV Transmitter building in Charlotte for several years. Due to changes in FCC rules and deadlines as well as transmitter technology, the plan changed over the years – but it is now taking final shape. These pictures tell the story. Photos illustrate our progress from startup to date. The […]
Charlotte ’s WB Gets Record Ratings With ACC Basketball
New sports programming rolled out on both of Capitol Broadcasting’s Charlotte television stations over the past few months and is bringing big results. WWWB-TV recently began broadcasting ACC basketball, and the UNC game at Clemson on January 19, 2005, pulled a 7.7 household rating and an 11 share setting a new ACC record high on […]
CBC Stations Assist with Charlotte MLK Day Events
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Charlotte Bobcats & Charlotte Sting Choose WJZY-TV To Broadcast
Charlotte Bobcats & Charlotte Sting Choose WJZY-TV To Broadcast WJZY-TV/UPN46 in Charlotte will soon be home to the Queen City’s professional basketball teams. On April 20, 2004, Ed Tapscott, COO of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats, WNBA Charlotte Sting and C-SET (Carolinas Sports Entertainment Television), announced that the Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting have selected WJZY […]
WJZY’s Cary Craig Recognized as Top Gun in Sales
WJZY’s Cary Craig Recognized as Top Gun in Sales WJZY Account Executive Cary Craig WJZY Account Executive Cary Craig received top billing as a Top Gun at the recent North Carolina Association of Broadcasters convention in Wrightsville Beach. Each year, the NCAB recognizes the top billers throughout the state based on nominees from area stations. […]
The WB Network Posts High Numbers For Season Premieres
The WB Network Posts High Numbers For Season Premieres CBS Premieres Show Strong The only other network with year-to-year growth in the opening of the 2002-2003 season, CBS pulled strong numbers in demos, total viewers and household gains. The network has launched 10pm dramas on four nights, including the high performing “CSI: Miami” on Monday […]
New GM Hired for CBC’s Charlotte Stations
New GM Hired for CBC’s Charlotte Stations Capitol Broadcasting Company’s Charlotte television stations have a new person at the helm. Will Davis, a former CBC employee, began work as Vice President & General Manager of WJZY-TV (UPN 46) and WWWB-TV (WB 55) on Monday, April 1. Will Davis WJZY & WWWB’s New VP & General […]