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March 18, 2020
WBT/Charlotte Legend Ty Boyd Passes Away
TY BOYD, a fixture in mornings at WBT-A/CHARLOTTE in the 1960s and 1970s, died MONDAY (3/16) at 88. BOYD arrived at WBT and sister WBTV (TV) from WCHL-A/CHAPEL HILL, NC to replace another legendary morning host, GRADY COLE, in 1961 and became the … more »
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January 14, 2020
National Sports Media Association Sets 2020 Hall Of Fame Class, 2019 State And National Sportscasters And Sportswriters Of The Year
The NATIONAL SPORTS MEDIA ASSOCIATION has announced the Class of 2020 for its Hall of Fame as well as winners of its 2019 national and state Sportscaster and Sportswriter of the Year honors. Entering the Hall this year will be PREMIERE NETWORKS/FOX … more »
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March 14, 2019
Nashville Memorial Service Set For Fred Foster
Memorial service details have been announced for legendary NASHVILLE music industry figure FRED FOSTER, who passed away last month at the age of 87 (NET NEWS 2/21). FOSTER was a member of the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME, the NORTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME, … more »
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February 21, 2019
Legendary Producer And Country Music Executive Fred Foster Has Died
ALL ACCESS extends condolences to the family and friends of legendary NASHVILLE music industry figure FRED FOSTER, who passed away last night (2/20) following a short illness. He was 87. FOSTER formed and led MONUMENT RECORDS, which released … more »
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April 17, 2018
Carl Kasell, Longtime NPR News Anchor And 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me' Judge, Dies At 84
CARL KASELL, the longtime NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO news anchor who became even more well-known as the judge and scorekeeper for the network's comedy quiz show "WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME," passed away TUESDAY (4/17) at the age of 84 in … more »
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March 7, 2018
Woody Durham, Longtime North Carolina Tar Heels Radio Voice, Dies At 76
WOODY DURHAM, the longtime voice of UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA football and men's basketball, passed away this morning in CHAPEL HILL, NC at 76 after a battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. DURHAM began calling TAR HEELS athletics on radio … more »
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January 16, 2018
National Sports Media Association Announces 2017 Hall Of Famers, Honors Kevin Harlan As Sportscaster Of The Year
The NATIONAL SPORTS MEDIA ASSOCIATION has named its 2017 Hall of Fame honorees, including WASHINGTON POST columnist THOMAS BOSWELL, longtime UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA football and basketball radio voice WOODY DURHAM, HBO "REAL SPORTS" host … more »
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June 30, 2017
Tom O'Brien Named Radio Analyst For Navy Football
Former BOSTON COLLEGE and NORTH CAROLINA STATE head football coach TOM O'BRIEN has been named analyst for the NAVY FOOTBALL RADIO NETWORK. O'BRIEN, a 1971 graduate of the NAVAL ACADEMY and a commentator for ESPN 3, replaces OMAR NELSON, who … more »
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June 19, 2017
John Boy And Billy Awarded North Carolina Association Of Broadcasters Hall Of Fame
PREMIERE NETWORKS'-syndicated personalities JOHN BOY and BILLY were honored last week with the NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS' 2017 HALL OF FAME AWARD for their outstanding contributions to the broadcast industry in the state. … more »
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April 17, 2017
Slippery Rock University To Induct Five Into Radio Hall Of Fame
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY will induct five of its alumni into the school’s RADIO HALL OF FAME, with the announcement coming live online for the first time on MONDAY, MAY 8th ay 10a (ET) at www.facebook.com/SRURadioHallofFame/ In … more »