Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald Entry Title: Supreme Court to hear ACP case, County sees big leadership changes, Sanctuary resolution adopted Entry Credit: Alexa Massey Judge Comment: Good solid reporting. Short punchy ledes. Thorough background. Not too long.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Small town has odd problems Entry Credit: Diana McFarland, Frederic Lee Judge Comment: Fun stories. The sign one is a bit long, but that exemplifies the confusion issue.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Smith Mountain Eagle Entry Title: Confederate/KKK debates Entry Credit: Peter Mason Judge Comment: Sold coverage of a single issue.
