The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominations for the 21st Annual Regional Emmy Awards on November 17, 2006. WRAL-TV racked up a whopping 20 nominations. From amidst nearly 700 entries, WRAL rose to be a big part of the 267 nominations made in 59 categories.

News Excellence
WRAL-TV News

Newscast/Daytime
Alberto Flooding - WRAL-TV's Noon News

Newscast/Weekend
Mother's Day Storms, 11P - Sharon Cole, WRAL-TV

Spot News
UNC Pit Attack/Trooper Accident - Rick Gall, WRAL-TV

Continuing Coverage
Katrina Aftermath - Amanda Lamb, Brad Grantham, Chad Flowers, WRAL-TV

Feature Story
Whirligig Man - Scott Mason, WRAL-TV

Human Interest Series
Living the Legacy - Scott Mason, Ken Bodine, Greg Clark, Nathan Monroe, WRAL-TV

Sportscast
Quest for the Cup - Tom Suiter, Bob Holliday, Brad Simmons, WRAL-TV

Sports Programs/Series
The Class of '86 - Jeff Gravley, Bob Holliday, WRAL-TV

Documentary/Cultural
Line in the Sand - Clay Johnson, WRAL-TV

Documentary/Historical
Standards of Living - Clay Johnson, David Crabtree, WRAL-TV

Documentary/Topical
Paper Thin Promise - Clay Johnson, Jay Jennings, Mariana Jacob, Lynda Loveland, WRAL-TV

Community Service
Teen Pregnancy Prevention - Phyllis Parish, Loretta-Harper Arnold, Debra Morgan, Bob Sadler, WRAL-TV

Service (Informational)
Sex, Lies & Education - Phyllis Parish, Bob Sadler, Debra Morgan, WRAL-TV
Stormtrack 2005 - Stephanie Beck, John Cox, WRAL-TV

PSA Spot
Triangle High Five - Christian McIlwain

Promo Campaign/News
The YUCK! Report - Shelly Leslie, WRAL-TV

Promo Spot/Program
Paper Thin Promise - Stacie Holyfield, WRAL-TV

Commercial Spot
RDU to LAX - Christian McIlwain, WRAL-TV

Photography Short Form
Christian McIlwain - WRAL-TV

The winners were awarded in downtown Nashville on Saturday, January 27, 2007.