Really nice descriptive phrases here

Solid set up. Good development and flow. Really laid out well. End with a few longer quotes kind of takes reader out a bit, maybe set up a bit better.

This section is well written, although many pieces are typical of coverage of shootings of officers. I was particularly interested in the timeline of events here.

In-depth and moving, this writer knew how to share the spirit-and trials-of Val in this profile. The journey was easy to follow and told in great depth. A great read!

Great emotion, facial expression and photo composition. Also, smart to use the wide angle Lense to pinpoint the focus on him. Great photo.

Sad story of Hurricane Helene damage. Well written. Moving.

This is a well-written series of articles. Strong reporting/writing. Solid research.

Interesting take on the lengthy, no doubt painstaking journey from a shows concept to opening night. Swept Away tale loaded with insight and artistic detail. Entry gets better with review from New York debut, extended run and success. Excellent read.

Good and timely coverage of the five local residents killed in the D.C. plane crash. Good bios allow the reader to get to know these people.

This is a thorough article that offers both points of view. Lots of data. Well written.

Everyone has a story, and this writer knew that. This is a wonderful story about a man everyone sees but doesn't really know. Great job!

Must have went through a lot of pictures to find this one. Moments like the boy waving only happen in a second. So congrats on catching this moment on "film".

Given an unusual ending to an all-too-typical fight in many states, this series thoroughly explains and breaks down how it came about and what it hopes to solve. Fine work!

Very nicely done series with mix of written/text articles, photos and the video interviews. Best use of video of all the entrants, but just missed out on first place due to winner being much more robust in use of all media. Thank you, very good stuff.

good work.

What a unique way of covering the aftermath of the storm; it feels wrong to say I enjoyed reading this, but perhaps more accurately, I'm grateful this article exists. You took us with you through your words and observations, and brought to life the stories and experiences of these resilient humans.

Very timely topic, Hurricane Helene, covered very well by the writers. I especially liked the first person recounts of the writers' experiences.

Good story that really gets into local politics. Glad those issues are getting coverage. Well crafted and sourced.

Excellent telling of a story readers thought they probably already knew. This deep dive into what makes "The Lion King" such a big hit is revealing in so many ways. As a preview to the show's return to Charlotte, writer hit the nail on the head, no doubt filling the auditorium, again!

I love that the content is available across multiple platforms including Facebook, for old-schoolers like me! I also like that you integrate your print publication into the social media and provide real content for real people. Nice job!

I love this story. It has everything.

A lot of work to present a story that will stir your emotions deeply. Well written, well researched and the writer found a way to make those interviewed comfortable enough to tell their story. Excellent work

Delivered very in depth and clear writing, that mostly brought attention to people who were either trying to help others or were cast out of their professions due to not meeting the stereotype of that time. Showed concise and well thought out story for each article.

Fun story to read about something most of us have never thought about.

Thoroughly researched, masterfully assembled and heartbreakingly told. Fantastic work.

Well-researched, documentary look at a 25-year-old missing person case leaves no stones unturned.

Powerful storytelling, here. I've read many Helene accounts; this one rocked me. With your words, Knox, Alison, Felix and Lucas could be my family, friends, neighbors - and the grief is palpable. It's a tragic event, masterfully told.

Coverage of government and politics -- a primary duty for all journalists -- is done very well by Macy Ramsey in the CLT newsletter. Not just the big stories, but the local and regional political stories as well.

Excellent reporting and research obviously went into this story that clearly took a lot of effort to present an excellent story. Impressive.

Amazing longevity of employees at the Beef 'N Bottle. Excellent job in showcasing them and the value they bring to the restaurant. Great writing and storytelling gives a rare inside look from the kitchen. Nicely done!

Excellent coverage of some very difficult topics.

What a star-studded night Charlotte. Two thumbs up on a review that captured the emotion and stellar music of the night. Writer flows smoothly from one artist to the next, mixing in review commentary along with details of what had a be a night everyone in the arena will long remember. Other entries equally strong.