MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM Broadcasts From Reno-Tahoe
WRAL-FM’s Ray Thomas broadcast from the breathtaking Lake Tahoe for one week in February. WRAL-FM Evening Announcer Ray Thomas broadcasted from various hotels in the Reno-Tahoe area Monday, February 14, through Friday, February 18, 2005. The trip was courtesy of Delta Air Lines and the Reno-Tahoe Marketing Committee to promote a new direct flight from […]
Merritt Album Nominated for Grammy
Triangle singer & songwriter Tift Merritt got a coveted Grammy nomination. Capitol Broadcasting Company and its radio station WRAL-FM make supporting localism a broadcasting mission and now one Triangle artist is seeing the positive results. Local singer/songwriter Tift Merritt’s sophomore album “Tambourine” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Album. Merritt first came to […]
Formicola Inducted into the Detroit Radio Hall of Fame
WRAL-FM Operations Manager Joe Wade Formicola MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM’s own Operations Manager Joe Wade Formicola, was inducted in the Detroit Radio Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 29, 2005, in Detroit, Michigan. The Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, of which Formicola is an alumnus, put together the event. Thirty-eight inductees were honored for their […]
Drive Bus, Win Steak: MIX 101.5 & Golden Corral Treat Triangle Bus Drivers to Free Meal
On Wednesday, January 19, 2005, Triangle residents experienced an unprecedented traffic tie-up due to the unexpected snowfall. Many people were left stranded, including our children. School bus drivers went above and beyond the call of duty to care for our children, getting them home safely. In appreciation of their concern and dedication, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM […]
CBC Stations Greet Viewers at the Fair
CBC Stations Greet Viewers at the Fair Once again the State Fair is in town, and several Capitol Broadcasting stations are greetings fans. WRAL-TV, FOX50 & WRAL-FM/MIX 101.5 are manning a tent beside the Dorton Arena, holding drawings and greeting viewers. WRAL-TV personalities are signing autographs during the fair, and doing live shots during the […]
MIX Sponsor’s Harvest Feast
MIX Sponsors 2nd Annual Harvest Feast Harris Teeter, MIX 101.5, the Triangle United Way and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle are battling hunger in the Triangle. On Sunday, October 3, 2004, these agencies partnered to feed 4006 people during the 2nd Annual Harris Teeter Harvest Feast. WRAL-TV’s Angela Morrow volunteers serving food. Wool E. Bull […]
Operation Storm Relief
“Operation Storm Relief” . . . A Tremendous Success WRAL-TV staffers sort donated items in Rocky Mount MIX 101.5’s Tack & Bill Jordan sort donated items FOX and Durham Bulls volunteers assist with donations. If you want your faith in human kindness restored, look no further than Operation Storm Relief. On Tuesday, September 21, 2004, […]
Ardie Gregory Named on Women Extraordinaire List
Ardie Gregory on Women Extraordinaire List WRAL-FM VP/GM Ardie Gregory WRAL-FM VP/GM Ardie Gregory recently received a place on the 2004 Women Extraordinaire list in Business Leader magazine. The Women Extraordinaire list recognizes recipients for their success and achievements in and contributions to the Triangle business community. “In running an adult contemporary music station that […]
CBC’ers Serve on Local AWRT Board
CBC’ers To Serve on Local AWRT Board FOX50’s Joanne Stanley serves as VP Corporate’s Angie Emerline serves as Secretary. FOX50’s Jim Chapin & WRAL-FM’s Lorraine Chapin serve as Hospitality Co-Chairs. Capitol Broadcasting Company is well represented on the 2004-2005 Triangle-Radio and Television Professionals (T-RTP) Board of Directors. Joanne Stanley, FOX50 Program Director, serves as the […]
Grant Llewellyn Guest on MIX 101.5 Morning Show
Grant Llewellyn Visits the MIX Morning Team Grant Llewellyn visits the MIX 101.5 Morning Team (from left to right) Vanna Fox, Llewellyn, Sheri Logan & Bill Jordan On Tuesday, September 14, 2004, the MIX morning team made the “grand introduction” of Grant Llewellyn to the Triangle. Llewellyn was named Music Director of the North Carolina […]