Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: Smyth County Public Safety Entry Credit: Jasmine Franks Judge Comment: Thorough yet concise, just what news writing is supposed to be. Well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Covering Police and Emergency Services in Rappahannock County Entry Credit: Rachel Needham Judge Comment: Thorough, well written, nicely executed.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Body cameras, disaster vehicle and spanish hotline Entry Credit: Nate Delesline III Judge Comment: Clear and concise, the hallmarks of good journalism.
