Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Winchester Star Entry Title: Mickey Powell Government Writing Entry Credit: Mickey Powell Judge Comment: Solid, solid coverage of a variety of issues that all resonate with readers -- escalating property taxes, road safety and development. Easily the best of the class. Well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: Bristol Virginia approves its 2024-25 spending plan; City vote to 'get the attention' of former VI campus owner; Council camping ban... Entry Credit: David McGee Judge Comment: Competent and detailed coverage of the Bristol, Virginia, city council as it wrestles with issues of the day.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Lynchburg City Council votes 4-3 to censure Helgeson, Misjuns; Chaotic end to council's special meeting sparks call for new session; Ward IV primary candidate wants names of voters Entry Credit: Mark Hand Judge Comment: Mark Hurd’s coverage details the new developments in an ongoing political struggle, but readers need better reminders early on about why these developments matter.
