This isn't a flashy story, and that's why I liked it. It's steady, thorough and rooted in what matters showing a community trying to rebuild and the people doing the work to get there. The sourcing is strong, it gives readers both facts and forward motion. A solid piece of reporting that keeps the public informed and engaged during the long road of recovery.

Good look at constituents' frustration with lack of engagement by elected official, something that's happening throughout the country.

Capturing the big jump and those faces of pure athletic hoorah! 3rd place!

The sportswriter here can write anything and proves it. So very complete when it comes to coverage. You can feel the passion when it comes to the writing and the rest of what it takes for a good job covering area sports.

The trio of photos along with the description made this an easy first place. What a story to come across! Great job by the photographer for being observant and asking questions when something seems out of place.

Clearly the best entry in this category; while some articles were quite brief, is understandable considering horrific toll Hurricane Helene inflicted on region & staff juggling personal safety & news duties. Many articles - all on same day - with urgency evident. Provided regular updates and important news to readers about water boil notice, warnings to not travel and other public safety news. Liked use of photos and maps as well as the urgency in getting it all online same day.

Fun to flip through. Even if not from the area, it was a great read. Nice layout, easy to navigate.

Awesome.