Hickory Daily Record
Division D
2nd Place
Editorial
Miya Banks
When school bus stops, drivers keep going in Catawba County
Great public/child safety story. it is one thing to say cars are not observing school bus stop signs, but it is powerful to see a car almost hit the stop signs. I hope they got tag numbers and issued tickets!
2nd Place
Editorial
Mark Parker
Tigers complete three-peat with 54-24 win over Union Pines
Telling the story of winning three straight state titles was done well with excellent comments from coach and participants.
3rd Place
Editorial
Josh McKinney
Hickory soccer photo
3rd Place
Editorial
Sports Staff
Hickory Daily Record Sports Coverage Nov. 12-13
3rd Place
Editorial
Robert C. Reed
Pickup truck overturns on U.S. 321 in Newton
2nd Place
Editorial
Robert C. Reed
Missing Catawba County woman's car found in Lake Norman with human remains
3rd Place
Editorial
Robert C. Reed
Strong emotions at Hickory High School 2022 graduation
1st Place
Editorial
Miya Banks
'Give George a home'/'I just want to be left alone'
This is what community journalism is all about. Great reporting. News features such as these remind your readers why newspapers continue to play an important role in their lives. Keep it up!
3rd Place
Editorial
Robert C. Reed
Newton man turns former store, juke joint into time capsule
1st Place
Editorial
Robert C. Reed
When school buses stop, drivers keep going
Graphics and video quickly illustrate story.
3rd Place
Editorial
Kevin Griffin, Sarah C. Johnson
'I cry for my community'/Leaders look to future in wake of shootings
This is a very thorough report of gun violence, how it affects a community and what steps are being taken to try improve the situation. The QR code additions really give readers more opportunity to step into this story. Nice pics also pull you in.
3rd Place
Editorial
Kevin Griffin, Miya Banks
Book banning candidates run, elected to Catawba County school board
This was an interesting read about an issue that has been playing out in communities across the country. The reporter identified the key issue in the race, the key players and gave multiple perspectives on the issues at hand. Well done.
3rd Place
Editorial
Sarah C. Johnson
Car pulled from water linked to missing person
Brief, but informative.