Top photo: Senior Instructor Rick Peterson and Elizabeth Martinez in the Carolina News studio.
Seven students from the broadcast journalism capstone course Carolina News were honored by the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas with top awards in several categories. The awards were presented during a luncheon at The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Nov. 9.
Elizabeth Martinez, who graduated in May 2024 and is now a multimedia content producer for Spectrum News in Greenville, South Carolina, was named the Haney Howell Student Journalist of the Year. Watch her anchor reel»
"It became very apparent early in the semester that Elizabeth loved reporting," says Rick Peterson. "She always wanted to cover the big story of the day. She is very versatile, as she can produce serious and light stories equally well."
RTDNAC is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to showcasing the best broadcast journalism in North Carolina and South Carolina and supporting college students who aspire to a journalism career.
First Place Awards
Best Photography
Brianna Walton, First SEC win for the Gamecocks in offensive battle
Best Student Sports Story
Jada Kirkland, Under the Helmet: Girls in the Huddle
Best Student TV News Producing
Sarah Craft - Carolina News: April 8, 2024
Best Student TV Weathercast
Josh Voorhees - Carolina News Weathercast: April 3, 2024
Second Place Awards
Best Feature Reporting
Rachel Carter – Veterinarian shortage causes long wait times in SC
Best News Reporting
Arianna Bertolotti - The Fentanyl Crisis: One Family’s Loss
Best Sportscast
Josh Voorhees - Carolina News Sportscast: February 20, 2024