WRAL Named ‘Outstanding News Operation’ By AP

WRAL, Capitol Broadcasting’s NBC affiliate in Raleigh, N.C., got the top honor, AP Outstanding News Operation, at the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) and Associated Press (AP) awards ceremony on Saturday.

“We have a tremendously dedicated staff striving daily to lead on breaking news,” said Rick Gall, WRAL’s new director, “consistently generate enterprise stories, and produce special coverage that’s memorable. It’s terrific to see their collective and individual work held in high regard.”

WRAL took home a total of 15 awards from the RTDNAC/AP ceremony, which honors the best in broadcast journalism in North Carolina and South Carolina.

AP Outstanding News Operation (North Carolina)
First Place: WRAL-TV

AP Outstanding News Operation (North Carolina)
Second Place: WRAL
Hidden Figures: Heroes Walk Among Us

RTDNAC Entertainment
First Place: WRAL
Yoga Instructor Breaks Body Image Barriers

RTDNAC News Website
First Place: WRAL — WRAL.com

RTDNAC Light Feature
First Place: WRAL
Foster Children Find Forever Families

RTDNAC News Special
First Place: WRAL
Black & Blue

RTDNAC News Special
Second Place: WRAL
Fran

RTDNAC TV News Anchor of the Year
First Place: WRAL
Debra Morgan

RTDNAC TV News Anchor of the Year
Second Place: WRAL
Renee Chou

RTDNAC Consumer/Economic
Second Place: WRAL
Dangerous Windows Spark Fires

RTDNAC Education
Second Place: WRAL
Race Concerns in Schools

RTDNAC General News
Second Place: WRAL
Teenager Meets Heart Donor’s Family

RTDNAC Health-Medicine
Second Place: WRAL
Navigating the Cancer Journey

RTDNAC Sports Reporting
Second Place: WRAL
Ryan Held Wins Olympic Gold

RTDNAC TV News Producer of the Year
Second Place: WRAL
Stephanie Beck