Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Man critically injured after Page Street shooting in Charlottesville Entry Credit: Hawes Spencer Judge Comment: Excellent job getting everything from scene very quickly and forming a complete picture for readers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Explosion Entry Credit: Alex Bridges Judge Comment: Good work all around with interviews from witnesses and information from officials all gathered and printed quickly in addition to an excellent photo of the explosion.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Danville Register and Bee Entry Title: Charles Wilborn - Breaking News Entry Credit: Charles Wilborn Judge Comment: The writing really helps to bring home the effects of the fire.