Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: 'HRMs' better known as 1-arm bandits; Penny's demise; and Religion should not be one of public schools' three Rs Entry Credit: Donnie Johnston Judge Comment: The slot machine and school religion columns give a nice commentary on some local issues in the community.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: Goodbye you lovable fuzzball; Adventures in crabbing; Fun with nicknames Entry Credit: Joe Tennis Judge Comment: Columns with voice and personality, fun reads for the community section.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Richmond County farmer; Cycling trip; and After years on the water Entry Credit: Rob Hedelt Judge Comment: These columns each read like short features, giving a real flavor of the local community.
