Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Martinsville Bulletin Entry Title: The storms of Good Friday Entry Credit: Paul Collins Judge Comment: Busy day - covered a devastating tornado. Many different stories told in a series of articles that combined to present a thorough look at disaster.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Martinsville Bulletin Entry Title: Falling tree kills fire chief, wife Entry Credit: Bill Wyatt Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Danville Register and Bee Entry Title: Caleb Ayers - Breaking news Entry Credit: Caleb Ayers Judge Comment: None