Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Virginia Mercury Entry Title: Blackjewel idles 10 mines Entry Credit: Sarah Vogelsong Judge Comment: Well-written series about coal miners and lack of receiving paychecks from a company that should have been better prepared. Extremely thorough writing and covered all the bases.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Charlottesville Tomorrow Entry Title: 2019 Voter Guide Entry Credit: Charlotte Rene Woods Judge Comment: I can see much work went into this project. It's not easy to interview so many candidates. A handy resource for readers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: What's Up Prince William Entry Title: Amazon discusses HQ2, job opportunities Entry Credit: Erin Flynn Judge Comment: Job stories are always good topics, especially for those looking for one.
