Breaking News Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: Cross Burning in Marion Entry Credit: Jasmine Dent Franks Judge Comment: Presented an interesting if saddening effect of another local event and reported on it precisely but empathetically.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bedford Bulletin Entry Title: Fire Entry Credit: Tom Wilmoth Judge Comment: Good graphics, well reported and hit all the right notes.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: Library Trustees Fire Director Entry Credit: Stephanie Porter-Nichols Judge Comment: Good local-interest story that identifies the key players.
