Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News Leader Entry Title: Lack of protocol leads to COVID breakout in jail Entry Credit: Ayano Nagaishi, Brad Zinn Judge Comment: investigation done in a day, complete with interviews with several sources, from jail administrators to inmates. The story also shows what happens when COVID-19 patients are not isolated: the virus spreads quickly. This is a solid story an a value to readers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Martinsville Bulletin Entry Title: OSHA investigating call center Entry Credit: Kim Barto Meeks Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Danville Register and Bee Entry Title: John R. Crane - Breaking News Writing 1 Entry Credit: John Crane Judge Comment: None