CBC’s Seth Effron Named to E & P’s 20 Over 50 List for 2023
Editor & Publisher has chosen Corp Opinion Editor Seth Effron for the publication’s 20 Over 50 list for 2023. “The 20 news media professionals you’ll meet were nominated for their strong work ethic, transformational mindsets, commitment to journalistic and publishing excellence and ability to lead during challenging times,” writes Robin Binder in the introduction to […]
Dawn Landes, Birdmen Delight Crowds to Open Duke Arts and American Tobacco Sept Concert Series
Dawn Landes opened the Duke Arts September concert series at American Tobacco on Thursday. Music lovers braved the heat to hear multi-talented singer-songwriter Dawn Landes under the Lucky Strike water tower. Duke Arts and Close-Act Theatre’s Birdmen made a surprise special appearance before the music started, three giant white artistic birds walking around the area […]
“I want to do the best job I can every day”: Behind The Bulls Series Features PA Announcer Tony Riggsbee
If you’ve been to a Bulls game, you know his voice. The Behind the Bulls feature series wraps for the 2023 season with a focus on Bulls Public Address Announcer Tony Riggsbee. “Two things I always wanted to do was work in baseball and work in broadcasting, and I’ve gotten a chance to do both for most […]
Rocky Mount Mills in Local’s Guide of “Our State” Sept Issue
Our State features Rocky Mount Mills and the surrounding community in the magazine’s September 2023 issue local guide. Chloe Klingstedt writes in the piece: In 1996, after operating for more than 150 years, the mill shut down as a result of lower demand for its products, higher cotton prices, and increasing competition. Its brick walls, […]
CBC Onboards 2nd Class of Emerging Leaders Interns
The 2nd class of Capitol Broadcasting’s Emerging Leaders Program, a collaboration with Leadership Triangle, began with an onboarding of the student interns on Monday, August 14, 2023, at CBC’s Western Blvd headquarters. Eleven students, rising juniors and seniors, from three local universities, NC Central, Shaw and St. Augustine’s, were selected to participate. Last fall CBC […]
Carpool Casanova Sings His Way into Season 3
The Carpool Casanova, WRAL-FM’s Bryan Lord, opened Season 3 of his MIX morning school drop-off karaoke on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Lake Myra Elementary School in Wendell. “Season 3 of The Carpool Casanova IS HERE!” Lord told CapCom. “New suit. New songs. Refreshed creative energy! And with our show, you know we have a few […]
Meet the bees on WRAL’s rooftop: Hives moving to temporary vacation home
Did you know the WRAL News studio has four hives of bees living on top of our roof? Part of the Capitol Broadcasting family for the past 8 years, the bees are taking a temporary vacation to our solar farm in Garner, where they’ll spend their days enjoying the flowers and sunshine until construction on […]
American Tobacco to Launch Sept Duke Arts Present Concert Series with Dawn Landes
American Tobacco recently announced the lineup for a new concert series with Duke Arts Presents, formerly known as Duke Performances. The 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco kicks off on Wednesday, September 6, with Dawn Landes from 6:30 to 8:30pm under the iconic Lucky Strike Water tower. Dawn Landes is a force to be reckoned […]
WRAL Documentary: Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water
For decades, a North Carolina company dumped massive amounts of toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River. These “forever chemicals” contaminated the river, air and groundwater surrounding the plant. The new WRAL Documentary, “Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water,” debuts Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. The level of contamination to hundreds […]
Durham Bulls Announce 2024 Schedule
Opening Night 2024 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park set for Tuesday, April 2 versus Jacksonville The Durham Bulls in conjunction with Minor League Baseball have announced their home games for the 2024 season. Durham is scheduled to begin their 2024 campaign on the road before Opening Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday, April […]