Record #:

11835

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Capitol Broadcasting Company, founded by A. J. Fletcher, began as a single AM radio station in 1938. The company has grown to include television (WRAL-TV), FM radio, a newspaper, several radio networks, sports publications, and the largest independent supplier of background music in the nation.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 37 Issue 11, Nov 1979, p36, 38, 40, 221, por

Subject(s):

Fletcher, A.J. (Alfred Johnston), 1887-1979; Capitol Broadcasting Co. (Raleigh)

Record #:

37166

Author(s):

Abstract:

With the same theme as another article in this edition, Susan Stafford Kelly's, “For the Love of Fish,” this article profiles North Carolina companies owned by the same families. Among the forty were Joe Sugar’s of St. Paul’s, founded 1916; Winston-Salem’s Quality Oil, established 1937; Raleigh’s Capitol Broadcasting, founded 1937; Morehead City’s El’s Drive-In, established 1959.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 12, May 2017, p150-153 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Businesses--family owned; Capel, Inc. (Troy); Capitol Broadcasting Co. (Raleigh); D.H. Griffin Wrecking (Greensboro); Autobell (Charlotte); Shell Oil Co.; Restaurants; Historic buildings; Retail stores; Agritourism