Breaking News Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Fire Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Nice, descriptive story with good quotes. You made me feel bad for the folks who lost their stuff in the warehouse fire.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: FBI Raid Entry Credit: Steve Stewart Judge Comment: Good detailed information from court records and detailed explanations of items involved (e.g. what a Tyvek suit is and how long a short-barrel weapon measures to be deemed illegal).
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News-Progress Entry Title: Body found in Bracey well confirmed to be missing traveller Entry Credit: Jami Snead Judge Comment: Nice, 11th-hour story details that tie story together. Great job pulling it together before deadline.
Competition Comment: Nice breaking news story variety with quick turnarounds.
