Coaches, Players from Across the State Gather in Durham for HighSchoolOT Kickoff

2019 HSOT Kickoff

Football coaches and players from across the state gathered at the PNC Triangle Club at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for the annual HighSchoolOT Kickoff. The HighSchoolOT Kickoff is an opportunity for coaches and players to hear from HighSchoolOT about coverage plans for the season. At the end of the […]

SKY 5 Turns 40!

SKY 5

This week SKY 5 is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a part of the WRAL-TV fleet.  SKY 5 was the first helicopter in North Carolina devoted to fulltime television newsgathering when it went into service on July 31, 1979.  Over four decades, SKY 5 has become an iconic part of the WRAL-TV family. WRAL.com:  SKY […]

A Custom Table for a Gathering Place: Another CBC Creation in the Media Building

CBC Stat Bar Table

When CBC unveiled the newly redesigned and renovated Media Building earlier this year, the stunning art pieces in the lobby were not the only original creations for the décor.  A custom table located in the area off the inner lobby was also created with a special CBC meaning in mind. The woman responsible for the […]

Come Network at the WRAL Career Expo This Thursday

WRAL Career Expo

Join CBC at the WRAL Capitol Area Career Expo on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  Network with recruiters if you need a job or are looking for a better job. Put your best foot forward at this summer job event.  Visit Capitolareaexpo.com for videos on how to talk to recruiters and sell yourself.  Research the companies listed […]

The Making of a Meltdown: Behind WRAL-TV’s Tokyo 2020 Ice Sculpture

WRAL-TV's Tokyo 2020 Ice Sculpture

WRAL-TV Lead Designer/Print & Online Bill Burch has been given a variety of unique projects over his 23 years at the Big 5.  To help mark one year to the kick-off of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, he again got to see his creative vision in ice. WRAL-TV unveiled an ice sculpture on the […]

Applications Now Being Accepted for 2019 WRAL Azalea Celebration

34th WRAL Azalea Celebration

The 34th Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration is now accepting applications from non-profits for the 2019 plant giveaway.  Sponsored by WRAL-TV, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, FOX 50, WRAL.com and NC Beautiful, the Azalea Celebration promotes environmental education, beautification and stewardship by awarding azalea plants to non-profits in North Carolina. All applications must be postmarked by August 26, […]

The CBC Universe Reflected in New Lobby Art Creations

"Planet CBC" and Orbital Rings"

The final light fixture has been hung and adjusted, completing CBC-centric artwork almost two years in the making.  Made of recycled and found objects from the Capitol Broadcasting archives, “Planet CBC” and the “Orbital Frequency” are the focal points of the new lobby at CBC’s headquarters on Western Blvd in Raleigh.  The artistic brainchild of […]

July 2019 WRAL Out And About TV Airs Wednesday

WRAL Out & About TV

On the July edition of WRAL’s Out and About TV, airing this Wednesday, July 3, at 7:30pm on WRAL-TV, take a trip to beautiful Washington, NC. Experience the history, food and waterfront in this Eastern NC hidden gem. Visit the Estuarium and learn how ocean life depends on these unique environments. Grab a bite to eat in an […]

2nd Annual HighSchool OT Honors Crowns 41 Winners in Sports from Fall, Winter & Spring

Capitol Broadcasting recently culminated a year-long campaign with the presentation of the HighSchoolOT Honors’ awards event. HighSchoolOT accepted nominations each sports season in fall, winter and spring, with nearly 60,000 votes cast for the best in high school sports in central and eastern North Carolina. Finalists in each category represented 81 schools from 27 counties, […]