We Three Directors

Pam Allen, Leesa Moore & Keyetta Mangum

Capitol Broadcasting Company has been on the leading edge in so many areas of broadcasting. These “firsts” are most evident to the public on WRAL simply because viewers can see when we introduce new technology. But, there are “firsts” going on behind the scenes as well, especially in terms of human resources. Today we’ll take […]

American Tobacco To Light Lucky Strike Tower for Holidays at Friday Celebration

ATC Tower Lighting

Join American Tobacco for the count down to the start of the holidays with the annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting celebration. There is always a chance of snow, along with sensational community choral groups and other surprises! The 13th Annual Lighting will take place on Friday, December 1, 2017, with the fun beginning at 6pm. […]

CBC Towers in Raleigh, Durham Light Way to the Holidays

WRAL Tower

A Christmas tree 300 feet tall? No, it’s the WRAL-TV tower , alight for the Christmas season. In 2017, the annual tower lighting tradition gets glowing on Dec. 1 in both Raleigh, at WRAL Studios, and in Durham’s American Tobacco Historic District. In each location, carols and Christmas stories precede the lighting of the tower. […]

Capitol Broadcasting Company Purchases Holly Springs Salamanders

Holly Springs Salamanders

Coastal Plain League Baseball Team Acquired by CBC as Company Announces Promotions Capitol Broadcasting Company Inc. has purchased the Holly Springs Salamanders, a summer collegiate baseball team that competes in the Coastal Plain League. The Salamanders, who were previously owned by Coastal Plain League co-founder Jerry Pettit, join the Durham Bulls as CBC-owned baseball properties. […]

Voting Now Open for 2017 MIX 101.5 Christmas Choir Competition

MIX Christmas Choir Competition

MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM announced the first set of semi-finalists for the 2017 Christmas Choir Competition on Monday, November 27, 2017.  Listeners can vote throughout the the day for the first three Division I semi-finalists, which includes grades K-8.  More semi-finalists will be unveiled throughout the week, with the three finalists competing on Thursday, and the […]

MIX 101.5 Tripling Its Toy Drive Goal for 2017

MIX 101.5 3,000 Toys For Girls and Boys

WRAL-FM’s Two Men and Mom are once again teaming up to make the holidays brighter for some area children in need.  Last year, Kyle, Bryan, and Sarah learned that many children in the Triangle may not have the joy of opening presents on Christmas Day — and they mobilized to collect A Thousand Toys for […]

WRAL, FOX 50 Back On U-verse

WRAL-TV FOX 50

Capitol Broadcasting Company stations WRAL, WRAZ (FOX 50) and WILM have returned to the U-verse cable lineup. “We’re very happy to tell you our channels are back on U-verse. We are as glad as you are that this disruption is over,” says Capitol Broadcasting Company Chief Operating Officer and President, Jimmy Goodmon. “Our team has […]

WRAL Reporters Trade Industry Tips With 5th Grade News Anchors

Brian Shrader

Students at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Raleigh received a surprise recently when reporter Brian Shrader and meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner showed up on campus to help them with their newscast. Every day around 9 a.m., the Wake County youngsters deliver news to their fellow students, like what’s for lunch (mini corn dog nuggets) and what’s […]

MidSouth Emmy Nominations Announced, WRAL-TV Earns Numerous Nods

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced their annual Emmy nominees on Thursday, November 16, 2017, and WRAL-TV is proud to have made the list multiple times.  The station received a total of 23 nominations, including the overall nomination for News Excellence. The Emmy winners will be announced at […]

WRAL-TV’s Coats for the Children Campaign Keeping Children Warm for 29 Years!

Coats for the Children

The 29th annual Coats for the Children Campaign to provide warm winter clothing and new toys to local children kicks off Nov. 18 WRAL-TV is once again collecting warm winter clothing, money and new toys for Salvation Army families in need. This annual community service campaign, presented by Jiffy Lube and Chiesi USA Pharmaceuticals, is […]