In-depth, compelling coverage of a situation many areas are facing in the realm of healthcare.

Takes on tough topics in a straight-forward, easy to read way. The way the article on guns started was impactful.

Exhaustive, masterful reporting and storytelling on the policing, addiction, homelessness and other issues facing Asheville.

Excellent investigation into problems with enrollments Reporting was thorough and detailed. Note: This was a tough division to pick a winner. Several interesting and excellent stories.

What already would have been a big enough local story about a massive water outage becomes something much more through journalism in action. The water issue was covered well; the sequel wherein the paper forces the city to cease an underhanded practice was the cherry on top.

It's unusual, but love to see public service in an arts and entertainment category. People need to know about this!