Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Richmond removes statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson from Monument Avenue Entry Credit: Mark Robinson Judge Comment: Comment on the winner:
This breaking news is the first view of an historic moment linking the Civil War to today's political unrest. The detail makes the story come alive, combined with strong writing. This is excellent work on so many levels.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Hundreds march in downtown Richmond on fourth night of protests; police and mayor apologize for tear gas before curfew Entry Credit: K. Burnell Evans, C. Suarez Rojas Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Lucy, the parkway pup, is finally captured in Virginia Beach Entry Credit: Stacy Parker Judge Comment: None
