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  • 3rd Place
  • Editorial

Justin McGuire

St. John in the Wilderness trails bring enslaved people’s stories to light

  • 2nd Place
  • Editorial

Justin McGuire

After 12 years, Asheville’s indie sports show signs off with a smile

  • 2nd Place
  • Editorial

Brionna Dallara

Women make inroads into mostly male trucking industry

Very interesting topic, well sourced, and keeps the reader engaged throughout the piece.

  • 2nd Place
  • Editorial

Gina Smith

Community spirit drives Biltmore Village’s rebirth after Helene

A very thorough, in-depth, well-sourced story on the recovery post-Helene of a historic area of this community. Liked the subhead breaks which kept things organized and allows readers to refocus a bit from each facet of this article. Nicely written, flowed well and an important story, too. Liked the photos, which helped a lot. Thanks!

  • 2nd Place
  • Editorial

Gina Smith

Art brings healing to Asheville creatives and community

Captivating intro, and the art is quite evocative.

  • 2nd Place
  • Editorial

Thomas Calder

New book explores 19th-century coded diary and its parallels to the present day

Excellent lede. Part review, part profile, this piece should bring readers a glimpse into the author's life. I'm going to check out Cipher. Well done!

  • 1st Place
  • Editorial

Brionna Dallara

For some small towns, Helene’s impact remains a daily struggle

Excellent use of details with multiple sources including recovery plan details. An easy read that captures the community's struggle.

  • 1st Place
  • Editorial

Brionna Dallara

Activists and party leaders debate the impact of protests

Simply, excellent exercise in professional Journalism (always a Proper Noun). This balanced report slays all the divisive dragons circling our political culture. What a relief. Good reporting/excellent sourcing and a grand narrative!

  • 1st Place
  • Editorial

Gina Smith

Asheville Butoh Festival embraces elements of advocacy, post-Helene healing

Strong lede. Solid wring about an art form many haven't experienced or heard of. I'm intrigued (job well done)!