Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Amherst man sentenced to 50 years for elderly woman's 'ghastly' murder; Bond denied for husband accused of murder in Amherst; Witnesses testify against Maryland man accused of murder in Wintergreen officer's death Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: Very in depth coverage, felt like I was sitting in the courtroom.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Jury deadlocked 12 year old's death; Liberty University seeks dismissal of lawsuit from former employee; Supervisor Ligon claims traffic stop video 'highly doctored' Entry Credit: Rodney Robinson Jr. Judge Comment: Disturbing content but well written.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Winchester Star Entry Title: C. Max Bachmann Public Safety Writing Entry Credit: C. Max Bachmann Judge Comment: Good outcome for one but not the other, nice write up.
Competition Comment: Great coverage in your communities.
