Newsletter Flashbacks

WRAL-TV Tele-news

I hope you will enjoy reading a few snip-it’s of CBC news from yester-year. Through the ages, there has been an employee newsletter that has been printed or posted under a variety of names including; Tele-news Letter, The Capitol Letter, The Frequency, and CapCom. Tele-news Letter, July 1958 Progress is being made on the construction […]

Bulls Open 2015 Season in Georgia on April 9th

Durham Bulls

The Durham Bulls open their 2015 season away from home today, Thursday, April 9th.  Even before taking on the Triple-A Braves in Gwinett, GA, the Bulls have been making headlines and starting the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.  Check it out: The Bulls in the Headlines WRALSportsFan.com: Bulls announce […]

Full of Memories, Always Adapting DBAP Set to Turn 20

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

The Durham Bulls built it two decades ago. Today, they are still coming. On Thursday, April 15, 2015, the Bulls will begin their 20th season of play at the famed Durham Bulls Athletic Park, a venue that has provided many memorable moments on the field and has helped revitalized the Tobacco District. The Bulls will […]

Durham Bulls Announce 2015 Opening Day Roster

Durham Bulls 2015 Opening Day Roster

New Manager Sandberg Guides Team in Search of Third Straight Division Title The Durham Bulls, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced their 2015 Opening Day roster. The squad, under the direction of first-year manager Jared Sandberg, aims to win its third consecutive International League South Division title and eighth division title in the […]

Barbara Goodmon Honored for Contributions to Shaw University

Barbara Goodmon & Dr. Gaddis J. Faulcon

Estey Hall located on the campus of Shaw University has seen untold numbers of events since it was built in 1873, but recently it was the site of a celebration of one of the “life blood” institutions of the university. The Hall hosted Shaw University’s 2015 United Negro College Fund Scholarship Gala. It was also a […]

Durham Bulls Game of Thrones Jerseys Getting Big Attention

The Durham Bulls have created a special jersey for their Game of Thrones night on April 23, 2015, and it’s getting epic-sized attention.  The team will wear the theme jerseys, complete with ‘Hitteth Bull Winneth Steak’ on the sleeve, during the game.  During the game, the jerseys will be auctioned with proceeds benefitting the Durham […]

Tower of Power

Tower sections

We chronicled WRAL’s worst nightmare in the December edition of CapCom, when the broadcast tower, located in Auburn, crumbled to the ground on December 10, 1989. The cause was uneven thawing of heavy ice on the tower. WPTF’s tower, owned by Durham Life Broadcasting Company, met the same fate thirty minutes earlier. Instead of hand-wringing, […]

WRAL, CBC Sports Radio in Indianapolis with Duke for Final Four

Tony Gupton

The Duke Blue Devils are heading to the Final Four, and CBC will be there to bring all the action back to Triangle viewers.  WRAL-TV crews are already on-site in Indianapolis, working on a half-hour special for Friday night, and CBC Sports Radio’s Adam Gold & Joe Ovies are getting ready for their live court-side […]

Bulls Partner with Durham Catering Co., Rise Donuts

Durham Catering & Rise

Renowned Local Caterer to Provide Service for PNC Triangle Club and Suite Level; Rise Donut Kiosk Coming to Durham Bulls Athletic Park The Durham Bulls and Bull City Hospitality have announced a partnership with Durham Catering Co., who will provide food and service in the PNC Triangle Club and suite level at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. […]