Feature Profile Writing (including News Obituaries) ( Non-Daily Group 4)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Prince William Times Entry Title: Marine vet, Lyft driver, socialist: Del. Lee Carter confounds his critics Entry Credit: Daniel Berti Judge Comment: This is an excellent profile, and very authoritative. Really shows you who Lee Carter is and how his rise is paired with the changing political dynamics of the district. Also really well-sourced.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Loudoun Times-Mirror Entry Title: Health woes, global pandemic no match for this Loudoun couple in love Entry Credit: John Battiston Judge Comment: A very cute and uplifting story. Shows how COVID played a role in their relationship. Flows well.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Mechanicsville Local Entry Title: Remembering the Yellow Jackets’ No. 1 fan: Tommy Inge died after a brief illness Entry Credit: Dave Lawrence Judge Comment: Very good story. Would like to know more about his family.