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PHOTO OF THE YEAR
Grace Beahm Alford
The Post and Courier
South Carolina Press Association
Hall of Fame
Scott B. Hunter 1949-2018
South Carolina Press Association
Hall of Fame
Sossamon 1921-2019
Louis Cody
In Memory
George W. Salsberry | 4/16/22 | Former Reporter, The Press & Standard
Kenneth W. Baldwin, Jr. | 6/13/22 | Former Sports Editor, Index-Journal; Former Sports Reporter, The Columbia Record
Ivy F. Moore | 6/26/22 | Former Features Editor and Writer, The Sumter Item
Joseph William Sitarz Jr. | 6/28/22 | Former Features Editor and Sports Writer, Index-Journal
Marc DeLane Brown | 7/13/22 | Co-Owner and Associate Publisher, Laurens County Advertiser
Barbara Ann Hill | 9/10/22 | Former Features Editor, Summerville Journal Scene
Dr. John William Click | 9/15/22 | Former Chair, Winthrop University Department of Mass Communication
Cecile Holmes | 9/29/22 | Former Journalism Instructor, USC School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Eddie Litaker | 10/9/22 | Sports Stringer and Former Sports Reporter, The Sumter Item; Former Editor, The Manning Times
Donia Campbell Coward Malone | 10/19/22 | Former Co-Owner, Belton-Honea Path News-Chronicle
James Harold Rogers | 11/4/22 | Former Sports Editor, Index-Journal; Former Editor, Easley Progress; Former Columnist, The Pickens Sentinel;
Former Contributor, The Greenville News
Margaret Ann Thomas | 11/22 | Former Owner, The News and Press; President, SCPA Women’s Division, 1952
Ed Scanlon | 12/26/22 | Columnist, The Aiken Leader
Steve Robertson | 12/31/22 | Owner, President and Retired Publisher, My Horry News; SCPA President, 1998
Gregory Yee | 1/4/23 | Former Reporter, The Post and Courier
Tommy Martin | 1/8/23 | Editor and Publisher, The Cherokee Chronicle; Former Reporter, Sports Editor & Editor, The Gaffney Ledger; Former Cherokee County Bureau Chief, Herald-Journal
Bill R. Gibbons | 1/27/23 | Former Editor, Managing Editor, Sports Editor & Staff Writer, The Gaffney Ledger; SCPA President, 1980
Frank McComas | 2/13/23 | Former Publisher, The State
William Light “Bill” Kinney, Jr. | 2/19/23 | Editor and Publisher Emeritus, Marlboro Herald-Advocate; SCPA President, 1972; Past President SCPA Foundation
Full Necrology on page 6 of program
JUDSON CHAPMAN AWARD
OPEN DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
David Slade
The State
The Post and Courier
Andrew Caplan & Gina Smith
JUDSON CHAPMAN AWARD
OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
David Weissman The Sun News
We will never sing along with the J.G. Wentworth jingle again. Cashed Out exposed the degree to which financial companies are exploiting vulnerable people, taking their financial security and plunging them into poverty. Better yet, it convinced judges and lawmakers to change the system. It was an effective act of public service deserving of the Judson Chapman Award.
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
CARTOON OPEN DIVISION
Steve Stegelin
Charleston City Paper
Robert Ariail
The State & Charleston City Paper
CARTOON OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Mike Beckom
Index-Journal
Eye-catching art makes cartoons pop off the page. At first glance, you get the point right away.
Entries show impact editorial cartoons can have. Proud these cartoons are produced in South Carolina.
INFORMATIONAL GRAPHIC OPEN
DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Brandon Lockett
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Brandon Lockett
The Post and Courier
INFORMATIONAL GRAPHIC OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
David Weissman
The Sun News
Used multiple informational graphics. The graphics also began when entering the screen. Very convenient.
INNOVATION
THIRD PLACE
Andy Brack
Charleston City Paper
SECOND PLACE The State
OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE The Post and Courier
The S.C. Schools Explorer dashboard is an innovative, easy-to-use tool that features academic information, student demographics and data on teacher pay/retention. The simple design and snapshots allow parents and community members to explore the performance of local schools and districts, and compare programs across the state. This is a great tool that will become more useful as new annual data is added. One suggestion would be to include links to each school and perhaps a brief explanation of the types of specialty programs offered, as well as information on if schools/programs are open to choice/non-zoned students. The Post and Courier should be applauded for its efforts in helping change educational outcomes, especially for students of color and rural communities.
INNOVATION OPEN DIVISION
ELECTION/POLITICAL COVERAGE
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Andy Brack
SECOND PLACE
The Gaffney Ledger
Charleston City PaperELECTION/POLITICAL COVERAGE
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE The News, Kingstree
Excellent entries in this category. The Kingstree News stands out for the comprehensive nature of its coverage. It gave readers detailed, straightforward information on every local race, allowed candidates generous space for answers to questions and gave priority to a race between two Statehouse candidates who had to face off in a newly redrawn district.
ELECTION/POLITICAL COVERAGE
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Riley Morningstar
The Journal, Seneca
SECOND PLACE
The Post and Courier
ELECTION/POLITICAL COVERAGE
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
State House & Politics Team
The State
All entries were highly informative but it was The State’s ability to weed through candidates’ political messaging to create a comprehensive perspective for voters to understand how the results occurred in these elections, and furthermore how the ideological shifts regarding some of these people post-Jan. 6 or other pivotal moments in South Carolina’s history.
EDITORIAL/COLUMN IN SUPPORT OF FOI & OPEN GOVERNMENT ISSUES
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Andy Brack
Charleston City Paper
SECOND PLACE
Editorial Board
Charleston City Paper
EDITORIAL/COLUMN IN SUPPORT OF FOI & OPEN GOVERNMENT ISSUES
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE Sam Spence Charleston City Paper
Among three excellent entries submitted by journalists affiliated with Charleston City Paper, Spence’s stands out. He lays out in laymen’s language exactly what the S.C. FOI law requires of law enforcement agencies in regard to disclosing certain information, how local agencies are failing to follow the law and cites Gov. McMaster and Attorney General Alan Wilson in support of full disclosure. Most of all, he explains how citizens are affected by such FOI infractions.
EDITORIAL/COLUMN IN SUPPORT OF FOI & OPEN GOVERNMENT ISSUES
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Richard Whiting Index-Journal
SECOND PLACE
Cindi Ross Scoppe The Post and Courier
EDITORIAL/COLUMN IN SUPPORT OF FOI & OPEN GOVERNMENT ISSUES
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Cindi Ross Scoppe
The Post and Courier
Detailed explanation of how the Charleston County School Board continually abused the open meetings law in a number of cases. Unfortunately nothing will really change.
EDITORIAL WRITING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
Charles Swenson Coastal Observer Editorial Staff Chronicle-IndependentEDITORIAL WRITING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
The Clinton Chronicle
The editorials were local, researched and well reasoned. There was stiff competition, and South Carolina should be proud to have such vigorous local newspapers willing to take stands on issues important to their readers. This entry represents the best of this solid competition.
Vic MacDonald
E.A. RAMSAUR AWARD FOR EDITORIAL WRITING
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Staff
The Journal, Seneca
SECOND PLACE
David Lauderdale
The Island Packet
E.A. RAMSAUR AWARD FOR EDITORIAL WRITING
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Cindi Ross Scoppe
The Post and Courier
Complex issues laid out simply and logically, with the “but what about...” questions also answered along the way. Crisp, clean and important.
REVIEW PORTFOLIO
THIRD PLACE
Maura Hogan
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Alaysha Maple
The Sumter Item
OPEN DIVISION
REVIEW PORTFOLIO
FIRST PLACE
Michael Stern Aiken Standard
Well-written reviews with great details. You can tell you did your homework. Makes me hungry too.
OPEN DIVISION
HEALTH BEAT REPORTING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Samantha Winn
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
SECOND PLACE
Scott Powell
The Gaffney Ledger
HEALTH BEAT
FIRST PLACE
Anna Sharpe
Moultrie News
Good variety of interesting, well-written stories.
REPORTING ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
HEALTH BEAT REPORTING
THIRD PLACE
Zak Koeske
The State
SECOND PLACE
Sarah Haselhorst
The Island Packet
ALL DAILY DIVISION
HEALTH BEAT REPORTING ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Zharia Jeffries
The Post and Courier
Solid range of well-written healthcare-based stories. Well done.
FAITH REPORTING
ASSOCIATE & INDIVIDUAL DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Todd Deaton
The Baptist Courier
SECOND PLACE
Rudy Gray
The Baptist Courier
FAITH REPORTING
ASSOCIATE & INDIVIDUAL DIVISION
FIRST PLACE Todd Deaton The Baptist Courier
There were several outstanding entries in this contest but this one stands out for the timeliness and research into hybrid and digital church gatherings. Writer touches on potential lasting effects on in-person attendance, as well as the positives of reaching more people and providing the sick and home bound church members a way to connect.
FAITH BEAT REPORTING
THIRD PLACE
Brian Garner
The News and Reporter
SECOND PLACE
Samantha Winn
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
OPEN DIVISION
FAITH BEAT REPORTING OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
The story of the crosses was amazing. I loved the artwork to accompany it and the explanation behind what the different types of crosses meant to him.
Chris Sokoloski
Coastal Observer
SPORTS BEAT REPORTING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Chris Sokoloski Coastal Observer SECOND PLACE Alan Blondin Myrtle Beach HeraldSPORTS BEAT REPORTING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Ian Guerin
Myrtle Beach Herald
Ian is dedicated to his beat and gives readers the best coverage of local sports.
SPORTS BEAT REPORTING
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Jon Blau
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Ben Portnoy
The State
SPORTS BEAT REPORTING
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
David Cloninger
The Post and Courier
Three wonderful stories. The Sir Big Spur drama is among the best stories I have read in the past five years.
NEWS HEADLINE WRITING ALL WEEKLY DIVISION THIRD PLACE Charles D. Perry Myrtle Beach Herald SECOND PLACE Zach Giroux Daniel Island News June 17, 2022 2 Vol. 29, No. 23No. 2 RUNOFF SET FOR HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIR RACE, PAGE 3 MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL PASSES $292M BUDGET, PAGE 5 FREE POSTAL PATRON PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID CONWAY, S.C. PERMIT NO. 44 2021 Waccamaw Publishers, Inc. FRY TRUMPS RICE State rep unseats five-term incumbent June 24, 2022 2 Vol. 29, No. 24No. MYRTLE BEACH AREA CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH, PAGE 8 MYRTLE BEACH ART MUSEUM MAKING PLANS FOR POTENTIAL MOVE DOWNTOWN, PAGE 7 FREE POSTAL PATRON PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID CONWAY, S.C. PERMIT NO. 44 2021 Waccamaw Publishers, Inc. Advocates urge Horry County Council to reverse position on Pride Month Pride v. Prejudice May 6, 2022 Vol. 29, No. 17No. MYRTLE BEACH FIREFIGHTER RECEIVES HONOR AHEAD OF RETIREMENT, PAGE 6 PETA FILES SUIT AGAINST MYRTLE BEACH AREA ZOO, PAGE 10 FREE POSTAL PATRON PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID CONWAY, S.C. PERMIT NO. 44 2021 Waccamaw Publishers, Inc. City prepares to demolish motel ADIEU TO THE FOUNTAINBLEAU
NEWS HEADLINE WRITING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Brian GarnerThe News and Reporter
“Outstanding in her field” made me laugh way harder than I should have. The accompanying photo and lede were brilliant.
NEWS HEADLINE WRITING
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Lisa Justus
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Martha Rose Brown
The Times and Democrat
NEWS HEADLINE WRITING
FIRST PLACE Beth Harrison The Post and Courier
Three solid headlines here; good word choices.
DAILY DIVISION
ALL
FEATURE HEADLINE WRITING
OPEN DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Mary Frances Hendrix
The Twin-City News
SECOND PLACE
Charles D. Perry
Myrtle Beach Herald
FEATURE HEADLINE WRITING OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Pamela BrownsteinDaniel Island News
Headline writer did a clever job of perfectly matching the headline to the content of the stories. Having great content never hurts either. Really well done.
SPORTS HEADLINE WRITING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Zach Giroux
Daniel Island News
SECOND PLACE
Robert Howey
The Lancaster News
SPORTS HEADLINE WRITING
FIRST PLACE Travis Jenkins
The News and Reporter
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION Inspired use of names and situations to make interesting headlines.
SPORTS HEADLINE WRITING
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
The Post and Courier
The Times and Democrat
Dave Hale Travis BolandSPORTS HEADLINE WRITING
FIRST PLACE Lisa Justus The Post and Courier
I love a great pun and all of these kept it entertaining. I looked forward to seeing how that title would relate to what the story was about and they were all perfectly correlated.
ALL DAILY DIVISION
NEWS SECTION OR SPECIAL EDITION
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
The Newberry Observer
SECOND PLACE
The Post and Courier
Columbia/Free Times
NEWS SECTION OR SPECIAL EDITION
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Charleston City Paper
Awesome design! The breakout boxes are eye-grabbing. The colors and fonts add to the clean design.
NEWS SECTION OR SPECIAL EDITION
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Greenville News Staff, Chuck Milteer -Editor, Marilyn Parnell - Art Director/Designer
SECOND PLACE
The Times and Democrat
NEWS SECTION OR SPECIAL EDITION
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
The Times and Democrat
With a focus on hurricanes, each story in this series has a clear focus and does well to shape the entire edition.
SPORTS SECTION OR MAGAZINE
OPEN DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Scott Chancey & Justin Driggers Morning News
SECOND PLACE
Daniel Island News
SPORTS SECTION OR MAGAZINE
OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Greenville Journal
I’m blown away, truly. From the font choices to the graphics, it was perfect. I don’t even play golf, but I want to check out McConnell.
FEATURE SECTION OR MAGAZINE
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Coastal Observer
SECOND PLACE
Kasie Strickland & Melody Evans
The Sentinel-Progress
FEATURE SECTION OR MAGAZINE
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
Great looking, inviting design and content. After reading this, I’m putting Greenville high on my visit lit.
FIRST PLACE Greenville Journal
ALL DAILY DIVISION
PLACE Pamela Brownstein The Post and Courier
Klock
Aiken Standard AGES & STAGES School Transitions Animal science program is one of a kind AUGUST 2022 Back to School Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May discuss ‘green time’
FEATURE SECTION OR MAGAZINE
THIRD
SECOND PLACE Karen
and Content That Works Staff
FEATURE SECTION OR MAGAZINE
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
The quality of the magazine was outstanding, along with the mixture of stories from what to do list articles to more featured pieces.
Gabe Whisnant, News Director; Jose Franco, Editor; Summer Stanley, Magazine Editor; Marilyn Parnell/Art Director-Designer Herald-JournalMIXED MEDIA ILLUSTRATION
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE Scott
Suchy
Charleston City Paper
SECOND PLACE
Scott Suchy
Charleston City Paper
MIXED MEDIA ILLUSTRATION
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
It’s difficult to fit so much detail in a map without it being too cluttered to read. This is definitely a great example of getting the important stuff in there without overdoing it.
FIRST PLACE Laura Allshouse Greenville Journal
2.
6. 7. 9. 10. Connectivity & Mobility Auro Bridge Hagins Family Bridge Spinks Family Bridge Open Space Michelin Green Meadowbrook Green Neighborhoods Planned Affordable Housing Projects Prisma Health Welcome Center Recreation Picnic Shelters Basketball Courts Playgrounds Splash Pad A Few Features P P 10. 10. 10. illustration by Laura Allshouse
4. 5.
MIXED MEDIA ILLUSTRATION
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Brandon Lockett
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Gabby McCall
The Sun News
MIXED MEDIA ILLUSTRATION
FIRST PLACE
Rachel Handley, Sohail Al-Jamea and David Newcomb The State
Dramatic. High impact of the illustration matches the high impact of the story topic.
ALL DAILY DIVISION
DIGITAL PROJECT
DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Brandon Lockett and Tony Bartelme
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Thad Moore and Andrew J. Whitaker
The Post and Courier
OPEN
DIGITAL PROJECT OPEN DIVISION
FIRST PLACE The State
This compelling digital package had it all: great art, a compelling and disturbing story, data journalism, and, most of all, humanity. Especially notable was the database allowing readers to check on the number of amputations in their zip code. The package brought out the stories of the amputees and gave a sense of the life of the community where this is taking place.
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
WEEKLY UNDER 3,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
The People-Sentinel
Jonathan Vickery Jordan Lawrence Lexington County ChronicleKailee Kokes
Lexington County Chronicle
Solid story about an important issue.
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING WEEKLY UNDER 3,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
WEEKLY
3,000-6,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
The News and Reporter
Charles Swenson Coastal Observer Travis JenkinsBREAKING NEWS REPORTING
WEEKLY 3,000-6,500 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Jasper County Sun Times
The breadth of coverage focusing on the senseless death of this 5-year-old child and efforts to bring the alleged shooter to justice shows how much this paper cares about its subjects, its community and serving both.
Shellie Murdaugh
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
WEEKLY OVER 6,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Andy Brack
Charleston City Paper
SECOND PLACE
Tony Kukulich & Mike McCombs
The Island News
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
WEEKLY OVER 6,500 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Tony Kukulich, Bob Sofaly and Mike McCombs
The Island News
Multiple eyewitness accounts of the events surrounding this accident gave me the feeling as a reader as if I were there. The drama built as each person was interviewed.
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Martha Rose Brown
The Times and Democrat
SECOND PLACE
Cailyn Derickson
The Herald
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Andrew Dys and John Monk The Herald
Despite being written on deadline, this story provides readers with context showing the significance of the conviction of a man who had gained national attention during a long career in law enforcement.
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
DAILY 7,500-20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
The Island Packet
SECOND PLACE
Riley Morningstar
The Journal, Seneca
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
DAILY 7,500-20,000 DIVISION
Best of the Best FIRST PLACE
and
Bob Montgomery & Chalmers Rogland Herald-Journal
Excellent reporting. Subheads and breakouts make this story an exemplary example of informative coverage. There is so much information for the reader but it is presented in a clear and concise package. Exceptional.
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE The State
SECOND PLACE
Jocelyn Grzeszczak, Steve Garrison and Rickey Dennis The Post and CourierBREAKING NEWS REPORTING
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Jocelyn Grzeszczak
The Post and Courier
So much hustle, detail and great information displayed here in a single breaking news story by one reporter.
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
The People-Sentinel
The News and Reporter
Alexandra Whitbeck
Travis Jenkins
ENTERPRISE REPORTING ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Elizabeth Bush
Daniel Island News
Any article that explores historical perspectives is a treasure to those of us in the modern day. Writer is to be congratulated on a beautifully illustrated and well written piece.
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
Sarah Sheridan Independent Mail Matthew Hensley Index-JournalENTERPRISE REPORTING
FIRST PLACE John Marks The Herald
Very well-written story on an engaging topic.
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
DAILY 7,500-20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Eva Wen Herald-Journal
SECOND PLACE
Jake Shore
The Island Packet
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
DAILY 7,500-20,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Sammy Fretwell and Sarah Haselhorst
The Island Packet
A treasure. Who would have thought oyster shells matter? This mix of hard research and personal stories, along with compelling photos and videos, explains why they’re important to individuals, businesses and states. Nice work!
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE Jennifer Berry Hawes The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Macon Atkinson and Clare Amari
Greenville News
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
Best of the Best FIRST PLACE
and
Olivia Diaz
The Post and Courier
Sensitive retelling that exposes injustice.
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
ASSOCIATE & INDIVIDUAL DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
Hanna Raskin Rick Brundrett The Nerve, SC Policy CouncilASSOCIATE & INDIVIDUAL DIVISION
FIRST PLACE Rick Brundrett The Nerve, SC Policy Council
It was difficult to select a First Place winner among the top two contenders – both published by The Nerve – but this nine-part series showcases the secrecy involved in the pay, perks and election of S.C. judges. Well-researched with solid writing and editing. Reporter shows enterprise and expert knowledge of state’s open government laws. His organization went so far as to hire attorneys to push for the release of records. Good job holding public officials accountable and shining a light on these important matters.
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
WEEKLY UNDER 3,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Elizabeth Hustad
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
SECOND PLACE
Alexandra Whitbeck
The People-Sentinel
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
WEEKLY UNDER 3,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Abraham Kenmore, Michael M. DeWitt Jr. and Daniel J. Gross The Hampton County Guardian
Excellent story made so by meticulous reporting and newsgathering. Clearly, no stone was left unturned to dig out information on this story.
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
WEEKLY 3,000-6,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
The Voice of Fairfield County
The News and Reporter
Travis Jenkins, David Jenkins and Brian Garner
Barbara Ball
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
WEEKLY 3,000-6,500 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE Barbara Ball
The Voice of Blythewood
Meticulous reporting. Good code citations. Hold their feet to the fire!
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
WEEKLY OVER 6,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE Samantha Connors and Herb Frazier
Charleston City Paper
SECOND PLACE
Tony Kukulich
The Island News
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
FIRST PLACE
WEEKLY OVER 6,500 DIVISION Well-written and researched. Prose was clear, concise and thorough. Masterful job providing suspense as the story unfolds.
Tony Kukulich The Island News
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Damian Dominguez
Index-Journal
SECOND PLACE
Matthew Hensley
Index-Journal
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Matthew HensleyIndex-Journal
Newspaper is not afraid to ask the tough questions and courageous in its pursuit of facts. Strong use of public records.
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
DAILY 7,500-20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Bob Montgomery
Herald-Journal
SECOND PLACE
Bob Montgomery and Chalmers Rogland
Herald-Journal
FIRST PLACE Jake Shore and Kacen Bayless The Island Packet
DIVISION In stories that seem to be covered by every national news outlet in the country, local stories can get buried. Not so with the reporting on the Murdaugh family by the Island Packet. Not only was the Island Packet series riveting, but also meticulous, well-researched and detailed. The Island Packet weaved together complicated court records and convoluted narrative, making for a fantastic investigative series.
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH DAILY 7,500-20,000
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Jennifer Berry Hawes
The Post and Courier
REPORTING-IN-DEPTH
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
The Post and Courier
This series looked at a large, persistent local issue from multiple angles. It quoted experts, victims and bystanders, providing context and perspective often missing from local reporting.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Christian Boschult
Myrtle Beach Herald
SECOND PLACE
Travis Jenkins
The News and Reporter
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
ALL WEEKLY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Abbie Sossamon
The Gaffney Ledger
Simply a great read that effectively mixes the pertinent information/research within a top-notch narrative framework. Gripping work.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
DAILY UNDER 7,500 & 7,500-20,000 DIVISIONS COMBINED
THIRD PLACE
SECOND PLACE
Herald-Journal
The Sun News
Bob Montgomery
David Weissman
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
DAILY UNDER 7,500 & 7,500-20,000 DIVISIONS COMBINED
FIRST PLACE Alexandra Koch
Aiken Standard
Timely and impressive work!
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Thad Moore and Jennifer Berry Hawes
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Briah Lumpkins and Doug Pardue
The Post and Courier
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE Andrew Caplan and Gina Smith The State
Out of a competitive pool of entries, this longform piece stands out for the level of investigative journalism demonstrated as well as excellent storytelling. Cut Off is a powerful, impactful investigative report detailing the health care inequities plaguing 29203, a community lacking healthy food options, health insurance coverage and basic services. For two years, journalists thoroughly investigated why Black residents in a metropolitan Zip code near the state’s largest hospital were receiving amputations from Type 2 diabetes at the highest rate in the nation. Reporters dug through thousands of records from across the Deep South, built a team of medical insiders and even went into the operating room to accurately tell this story. Most importantly, journalists carefully told the stories of the amputees with dignity and respect. It is encouraging to hear that Cut Off is leading to change in education and preventative care.
SERIES OF ARTICLES
WEEKLY UNDER 3,000 DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
Samantha Winn
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
SECOND PLACE
Garrett Mitchell
The Woodruff Times
SERIES OF ARTICLES WEEKLY UNDER 3,000 DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
Elizabeth Hustad
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
Important, timely topic addressing a gap in affordable housing and possible solutions.
SERIES OF ARTICLES
WEEKLY 3,000-6,500 & OVER 6,500 DIVISIONS COMBINED
THIRD PLACE
Elizabeth Bush
Daniel Island News
SECOND PLACE
Charles Swenson
Coastal Observer
SERIES OF ARTICLES
WEEKLY 3,000-6,500 & OVER 6,500 DIVISIONS COMBINED
FIRST PLACE
Brian GarnerThe News and Reporter
As our WWII and Korean War veterans pass away and their numbers shrink, it is beyond important that we document their stories before they are lost to the ages. Thank you for telling the story of brothers from two wars.
SERIES OF ARTICLES
ALL DAILY DIVISION
THIRD PLACE
David Slade
The Post and Courier
SECOND PLACE
Chiara Eisner
The State
SERIES OF ARTICLES
ALL DAILY DIVISION
FIRST PLACE
and
Best of the Best
Cailyn Derickson The Herald
In this three-part series, The Herald reporter tells a story on what happens when a person goes to the police and campus officials to inform them of a sexual assault with extraordinary care, due diligence and curiosity. The reporter doesn’t just cite police reports, she speaks with victims at-length about terrible things that occurred to them, and the injustices they faced in the wake of such terrible incidents. It’s simply a series where you can tell the reporter sat with the victims at-length more than one time and was endlessly curious about the subject matter.
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Hannah Wade
The Post and Courier
Columbia/Free Times
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Christian Boschult
Myrtle Beach Herald
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Kenna Coe
Moultrie News
Great storytelling that gives readers a perspective of military and veteran life from first-hand viewpoints.
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Martha Rose Brown
The Times and Democrat
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Matthew Christian
Aiken Standard
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Bianca Moorman Aiken Standard
DAILY UNDER 7,500 DIVISION Excellently written.
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Riley Morningstar
The Journal, Seneca
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Sarah Haselhorst
The Island Packet
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Maya Brown The Sun News
Good example of topics within your beat to show range. Well done!
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Kalyn Oyer
The Post and Courier
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Avery G. Wilks
The Post and Courier
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Lillia Callum-Penso
Engaging human interest writing.
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Greenville News
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Nicole Ziege
The Post and Courier
Myrtle Beach/Georgetown Times
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Jordan Lawrence
Lexington County Chronicle
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The People-Sentinel
Your stories epitomize the life of small towns that we all know so well. Your writing stands apart because of the space you take to explain why these events are newsworthy and gives the public the history and current information they need to know about their local government! Very well done!
Jonathan Vickery
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Brian Garner The News and Reporter Barbara Ball The Voice of Fairfield CountyGOVERNMENT BEAT REPORTING
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Barbara Ball
The Voice of Blythewood
Good synopsis of what happened during the meeting. Thorough writing. Easy to understand.
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Tony Kukulich
The Island News
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Jay King
Greenville Journal
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Skylar Laird
The Post and Courier
Columbia/Free Times
Thoroughly reported and elegantly written. These stories deal with an important issue and explain that issue in a way that any reader can understand.
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Sam Ogozalek
The Island Packet
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Karl Puckett
The Island Packet
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FIRST PLACE Damian Dominguez Index-Journal
These articles are entertaining and informative at the same time. Each story has a clear narrative that guides the reader through a key local government issue, whether it be a very late audit, questions swirling over the influx of federal funds, or a how local landfill works. The stories engage the reader and, at the same time, explain and inform about a problem in local government. Exemplary government reporting!
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David Slade
The Post and Courier
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Emma Whalen
The Post and Courier
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FIRST PLACE Zak Koeske The State
Immaculately researched stories about situations that need to be investigated. They’re important, and the writing makes it clear.
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Christina Lee Knauss
Columbia Regional Business Report
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Christina Lee Knauss
Columbia Regional Business Report
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FIRST PLACE Ross Norton GSA Business
The nostalgic look back through photos and telling the story of the rise of this chain of stores drew me in.
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Alexandra Whitbeck
The People-Sentinel
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Tonya Rodgers
The Twin-City News
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Richard Caines
The Post and Courier Myrtle
Beach/Georgetown Times
Nice story telling. And the also the contrasting view of what happened with a failed venture.
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Don Kausler Jr.
The News, Kingstree
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Chris Sokoloski
Coastal Observer
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Tony Kukulich
The Island News
The piece on the future of the Innovation District – growing startups, recruiting highly skilled workers – was extremely well done and timely. Many areas struggle with industry-specific workforce needs, especially in health careadjacent fields, and this was a great focus. The piece on the future of industrial development in a thriving area with finite expansion potential and infrastructure concerns was beautifully put together and relevant. I think the megachurch piece is a great example of creativity in writing about the practical, business side of organized religion. Overall, extremely well-structured and researched articles written for a wide audience. Great job!
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Adam Benson
The Sun News
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Gene Zaleski
The Times and Democrat
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FIRST PLACE Damian Dominguez Index-Journal
“Managing Millions” was a very thorough article. The interview with Bateman hit nearly all the key points
I as a reader was interested in. Written very sharply. It’s also clear research went into it.
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Emily
The Post and Courier
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Mike Fitts
The Post and Courier
Williams
DAILY OVER 20,000 DIVISION Comprehensive reporting. Clear writing on a dense topic makes this entry standout in the category.
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Avery G. Wilks The Post and Courier
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Charles Swenson
Coastal Observer
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Mac Banks
The Lancaster News
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Elizabeth Hustad
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
Planning stories can be dull, but these actually are quite lively and held my interest. The writing is impressive in its use of detail, and the reporting in its use of multiple sources.
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Ruben Lowman
North Myrtle Beach Times
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Evan Peter Smith
Greenville Journal
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Rachel Hartdegen
Bluffton Today
Nice job making sometimes dry subjects easy to read and understand. Really impressed with the New Riverside Barn Park story and the reporting on the The Tax Increment Finance District.
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Blake Douglas
The Island Packet
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Matthew Christian
Aiken Standard
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Gene Zaleski
The Times and Democrat
Great combination of multiple business stories.
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Macon Atkinson Greenville News Morgan Hughes The StateGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BEAT REPORTING
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In a category absolutely brimming with stellar reporting and beat authority, Hughes’ dedication to storytelling and enterprise reporting makes him shine amongst a talented bunch. He helps make the impact of growth and development real for readers by finding human-focused stories backed up with solid reporting. It is journalistic storytelling at its finest.
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Kenna Coe
Moultrie News
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Samantha Winn
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
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It can sometimes be difficult to make hard news interesting, but all of these stories were very captivating. Despite not having a kid at that school, I wanted to continue reading and know what would happen with all these kids not being picked up or dropped off.
Shellie Murdaugh
Jasper County Sun Times
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Chris Day
Morning News
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Ashley Miller
The Sumter Item
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Andrea Kelley The Journal, Seneca
Kelley’s reporting on complex and controversial topics is balanced, clear, and vital to transparency within local school districts. Her piece on the “segregated school” lunch was superbly done.
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Zak Koeske
The State
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Devna Bose
The Post and Courier
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Great job taking readers into schools to learn more about the education process.
“Play Day” lede was fantastic and hooked us from the start.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ALL WEEKLY DIVISION THIRD PLACE Elizabeth Bush Daniel Island News SECOND PLACE Andy Brack Charleston City Paper 14 FEATURE thedanielislandnews.com The Daniel Island News February 9, 2022 February 9, 2022 The Daniel Island News thedanielislandnews.com FEATURE 15 ELIZABETH BUSH beth@thedanielislandnews.com To know to begin to understand. The inspiration behind the establishment of Black History Month some 50 years ago, and its precursor Negro History Week in 1926, was to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and to recognize their important role in shaping U.S. history. The timing — in February — intentional. It coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two key figures in the African American story. In 1976, during the U.S. Bicentennial celebration, then President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month for the first time as federal commemoration, urging Americans “to seize the opportunity to honor the too often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, as the race conversation takes center stage in our nation, the meaning behind Black History Month has taken on added significance. “It really is an opportunity to dispel myths about African Americans and also about our shared legacy in this country,” said Dr. Bernard Powers, director of the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston and professor emeritus in the History Department at the College of Charleston. “... It is not separate subject. It part of American history — and it shows the way in which the Black experience has also shaped other experiences in our country. And unfortunately, many people really do not have an understanding of that, because they simply haven’t been taught that, and certain things have been misrepresented that we still struggle to correct today.” The Daniel Island Historical Society hoping island residents and other visitors will take time during Black History Month to reflect on the important history here by visiting the island’s three African American burial grounds — Grove Cemetery and Simmons Cemetery on the island’s south side, and Alston Cemetery in Daniel Island Park. “These cemeteries tell so much of the story of Daniel Island,” said DIHS co-founder Mike Dahlman, co-author of the book “Daniel Island.” “Folks buried here were born on Daniel Island, lived here and now are laid to rest here. A walk through any of the talks of those who served as Blacks in the Civil War and World War I. Four of the standing markers belong to those who were born into slavery. Visitors will also see many sunken graves, most likely marking those who lived as slaves working the plantations on Daniel Island. These sacred burial grounds are part of our legacy, our history that can only be appreciated by a slow solemn walk through them.” To learn more about these sites, and other African American history on Daniel Island, visit the DIHS website at dihistoricalsociety.com/island-history/ daniel-island-african-american-history/. To truly capture the big picture history of the region, one must venture off Daniel Island to downtown Charleston and surrounding areas — where many African American landmarks are “hidden in plain sight,” Powers noted. “As you move about Charleston, there are so many sites of African American history that are unrecognized, that are not marked,” he said. “People walk past them every day and they have no idea of what they are.” One example is the current Embassy Suites Hotel, the original Citadel campus, on Marion Square. On the south side of the building is very small plaque featuring timeline for the history of the site. The plaque includes mention of Denmark Vesey — who credited with plotting slave rebellion in 1822. Vesey was later hanged for his actions, days before the insurrection was set to take place. “You’d never know that the building itself has very important connection with African American history,” Powers said. “…They began to fortify that area after the discovery of the Vesey conspiracy. And created the Citadel, so that White men could have military training — so that in the case of another effort at rebellion they would be militarily prepared.” Powers also noted that there is an exhibit about Vesey on the first floor of Charleston City Hall, where some of the accused rebellion participants were confined. A statue of Vesey erected in Hampton Park in 2014 was recently removed from the site for repairs. There are several churches downtown that also made Powers’ list of places to visit during Black History Month. Mother Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street connected to Vesey, as he was member there and used the site to stage his rebellion. was also the site of Martin Luther King speech in 1962, and an example of an independent Black church created during the period of slavery. “When you think about it, was revolutionary act for Black people to create their own church not connected to any White church,” added Powers. “... And then to affiliate with Black abolitionist church, right in downtown Charleston during the height of slavery.” Additionally, Calvary Episcopal Church, which was created for Episcopal slaves in the late 1840s, still exists on Line Street today. Also on Calhoun Street are two Methodist churches with interesting histories — Bethel United Methodist Church and Old Bethel United Methodist Church. “Bethel is the White church and Old Bethel the Black church,” noted Powers. “And they are located directly across the street from each other. Old Bethel was the original White church and was given to the members of the Black congregation and after the Civil War became completely separate congregation from Bethel Methodist.” Powers also made note of another site — the old Bennett Rice Mill façade on State Ports Authority property off East Bay Street on Charleston Harbor. “It’s been there since the 1840s,” said Powers. “Slave labor was used to build that place and it’s an example of industrial slavery. People think slavery and then they think of cotton and rice, and rightly so, but enslaved people were also used in industry, too.” Other spots recommended by Powers include the Avery Institute building on Bull Street, which is part of the Avery Research Center affiliated with the College of Charleston. The site served as one of the area’s earliest schools for Black Charlestonians in the 1800s. There is also the Septima Clark House on Wentworth Street, where African American civil rights leader and educator Septima Clark was born in 1898; the Old Slave Mart on Chalmers Street; and the AikenRhett House on Elizabeth Street, where visitors can explore the home’s former slave quarters, one of the few that still exist today. He also suggested visiting the early 19th century architecture of skilled carpenter and craftsman Richard Holloway at 221 Calhoun St., 96 Smith St., and 72 Pitt St. “The Holloway family was very well-known family of free Blacks before the Civil War,” added Powers. “And number of the men were carpenters.” Additionally, Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, Magnolia Gardens and other local plantations are also poignant places of reflection during Black History Month (as well as other times of the year), as most offer exhibits and/or tours about the slave experience. “(The plantations along Highway 61) were settled by migrants from Barbados or otherwise had connection to Barbados,” noted Powers. “Many of South Carolina’s early settlers were from Barbados, and when they came, they brought enslaved people.” When the new, much anticipated International African American Museum opens later this year on Gadsden’s Wharf, will give both local residents and visitors from all over the world an opportunity to learn more about Charleston’s pivotal role in shaping not only African American history, but U.S. history as whole. “When you think about the new museum, when you look out through the eastern block of windows ... you are looking out onto route by which enslaved people were brought to peninsular Charleston,” added Powers, who member of the museum's board of directors. “But also, when you look out, you're looking towards something else, too ... Fort Sumter, where the Civil War begins. And so here are two iconic and organically related experiences that explain lot about American history, that you can see right out in Charleston harbor ... the history that unfolded here shaped dramatically other aspects of the larger country's history — and that's the story we will be telling the International African American Museum.” For more information on local African American history, and places of interest, visit africanamericancharleston.com/. Below list of some of the Black History Month events taking place locally. “Reconstruction Era Presentation” Feb. 5, p.m. Mount Pleasant Town Council Chambers 100 Ann Edwards Lane tompsc.com/1125/Black-History-Month “Lest We Forget: Story of the African American Experience Through Story and Song” Feb. 12, 11 a.m. & p.m. Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road Several other BHM programs are being offered at Middleton Place this month. Visit middletonplace.org/news-and-events/event/ february-programs-and-events/. “Power and Powerlessness in the Plantation System” Speaker: Shannon Eaves, assistant professor of history at the College of Charleston Feb. 10, 5 p.m. (Webinar/virtual) draytonhall.org “Gullah Spirituals Concert” The Plantation Singers Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Christ Church 2304 Hwy 17 N, Mount Pleasant tompsc.com/1125/Black-History-Month “Living History Through the Eyes of the Enslaved” Feb. 18, 10 a.m. p.m. Magnolia Plantation Gardens tinyurl.com/2p9ykmep (843) 571-1266 “History of Education for African Americans in Mount Pleasant” Feb. 19, 3 p.m. Mount Pleasant Town Council Chambers 100 Ann Edwards Lane tompsc.com/1125/Black-History-Month “Early Furniture: A Closer Look at Enslaved Craftsmanship” Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m. to p.m. The Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. charlestonmuseum.org Some of the above programs are offered free of charge, and others have fee. Visit website links for additional information. DANIEL ISLAND Grove Cemetery: Behind CreditOne Stadium on the walking trail ancestors of the late Master Blacksmith Philip Simmons are buried here. Simmons Cemetery: Off the walking trail between the Barfield Park boardwalk and The Waterfront development. Named for Maurice Simmons, who owned the land where the cemetery is located prior to the Civil War. Alston Cemetery: Daniel Island Park, Ralston Creek Street. DOWNTOWN AND SURROUNDING AREAS A statue honoring Denmark Vesey, who was executed for planning a slave rebellion in the 1822, has been taken down in Hampton Park for repairs, but you can visit plaque mentioning Vesey on the side of the Embassy Suites Hotel (pictured at left), the Citadel’s original campus. Old Bennett Rice Mill façade: Union Pier Terminal of the State Ports Authority off East Bay Street in downtown Charleston. Industrial slave labor built the original structure. There are several African American churches in downtown Charleston with significant ties to Black history in the region, including Mother Emanuel AME at 110 Calhoun Street, an independent Black church and the site of Denmark Vesey’s slave rebellion planning; Calvary Episcopal Church on Line Street, created for Episcopal slaves in the late 1840s; Bethel ME and Old Bethel ME on Calhoun Street; and Morris Street Baptist Church on Bull Street. Avery Research Center (part of the College of Charleston): Formerly the Avery Institute, one of the earliest schools for Black children in Charleston. Burke High School: 244 President St. First high school for Black students in Charleston, established just before World War Septima Clark home: Located at 105 Wentworth St. Birthplace of Septima Clark (1898-1987), an educator and civil rights leader. Gadsden’s Wharf: Site of soon-to-be completed new International African American Museum, overlooking Charleston Harbor. Africanborn slaves that were part of the transatlantic slave trade entered peninsular Charleston this location. Old Slave Mart: Chalmers St. Constructed in 1859, this site once housed an antebellum slave auction gallery. Aiken-Rhett House: 48 Elizabeth St. One of few remaining former slave quarters that still exists for visitors to see today. Ashley River Plantations: Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, and Drayton Hall are all located on Highway 61 and feature exhibits on plantation life, including slavery exhibits and tours. There are also number of other plantation sites to visit in other areas of the region, including McLeod Plantation on James Island and Boone all Plantation in Mount Pleasant. Philip Simmons House Museum: 30 Blake St. Simmons, an artisan and master blacksmith, was born on Daniel Island in 1912. This site served as his home and blacksmith shop for close to 50 years, before his death in 2009. Chuma Gallery: 188 Meeting St. Features number of Gullah artists, including the acclaimed Jonathan Green. The list above is not a complete list of all the area Black History Month sites to visit. For additional places of interest, visit africanamericancharleston.com/ and charlestoncvb.com/blog/ african-american-sites-to-visit-in-charleston. BLACK HISTORY MONTH HAPPENINGS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS Black History Month offers opportunities for reflection, education on Daniel Island and around the Charleston area ELIZABETH BUSH Septima Clark, an African American civil rights leader and educator, was born at 105 Wentworth St. in 1898 (it now College of Charleston fraternity house). ELIZABETH BUSH G.C. Coxswain is among several buried in Simmons Cemetery, an African American burial ground located just off the boardwalk from Barfield Park on Daniel Island. Coxswain was member of Company K, 103rd Regiment of the United States Colored Infantry. ELIZABETH BUSH Mother Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street is place steeped in African American history. Tragically, it is remembered most recently as the site of racially charged massacre of nine church members in 2015. A TIME FOR ENLIGHTENMENT ELIZABETH BUSH The International African American Museum is under construction at Gadsden’s Wharf in downtown Charleston. PLACES TO VISIT ELIZABETH BUSH
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Important story that I suspect most weren’t aware of. Good reporting and suggestions to help.
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Andy Brack Charleston City Paper
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David Lauderdale
The Island Packet
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Bruce Mills & Item Newsroom Staff The Sumter Item
Over the course of eight months, The Sumter Item orchestrated a tireless effort at laying bare both the internal issues plaguing the local school board, as well as the impacts of the board’s actions have had on the community, including FOIA violations, committee decisions and ultimately, election results. With an impressive package, including testimonials heralding the paper’s work as “democracy at work,” The Sumter Item has presented a true case study in community service journalism.
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Hanna Raskin
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GSA Business
It’s hard to write an interesting article on a park opening, but this writer ropes you in with a clever lede and well-sourced, clean writing.
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Nicole Ziege
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Elizabeth Hustad
The Post and Courier
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Such thorough, comprehensive detail and research made this a most interesting read. A gruesome subject, to be sure, but very well done.
Michael M. DeWitt Jr. The Hampton County GuardianNEWS FEATURE WRITING
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FIRST PLACE Charles D. Perry Myrtle Beach Herald
Really enjoyable story done well. Great subject, great details. Just fun and well-written!
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Joan Yates The Link
Loved the way this was written. Short, sweet, to the point and humorous. Great job.
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Bianca Moorman
Aiken Standard
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Bill Bengtson
Aiken Standard
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Bill Bengtson Aiken Standard
Very informative article. Facts are given in subtle ways to keep interest.
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Sofia Sanchez
The Island Packet
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Adam Benson
The Sun News
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Karl Puckett
The Island Packet
Descriptive writing and thorough interviews made this an enjoyable and informative read.
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Morgan Hughes The State Shamira McCray The Post and CourierNEWS FEATURE WRITING
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Caitlin Byrd
The Post and Courier
Good, strong story. It pulls the reader in with description and action.
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Hanna Raskin
Story is very clever, an interesting mix of investigation and a look into the future. It gave me something to think about the next time I visit a mall, especially the food court.
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Samantha Winn
The Post and Courier
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Donna-Maria Conzalina
The People-Sentinel
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Tonya Rodgers
The Twin-City News
Nicely done. This is a sweet story of a little girl who wants to give back, and readers always love those. Good job blending multiple sources together to produce a cohesive, readable piece.
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Elizabeth Bush
Charles D. Perry
Myrtle Beach Herald
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Well written.
Charles D. Perry
Myrtle Beach Herald
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Tony Kukulich
The Island News
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FIRST PLACE Samantha Connors Charleston City Paper
This story brings everything together – history, statistics, confronting the stigma around not only tattoos in general but around women in the tattoo industry and the art behind it all. I loved all the perspectives and thought the sourced etiquette tips were a fantastic addition. Very well done!
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Dionne Gleaton
The Times and Democrat
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Dede Biles
Aiken Standard
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Greg K. Deal
Index-Journal
Loved how the story was written from the point of view of the dog and the sub-headings made it easy to follow the story.
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Sarah Claire McDonald
The Island Packet
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Mary Dimitrov
The Island Packet
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The Island Packet
This article does a nice job not only of telling a story, but painting a picture of a seventh-generation basket-sewer who sews baskets – an art that is rarely written about.
Sarah Claire McDonald
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Morgan Hughes
The State
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Jennifer Berry Hawes
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Hogan The Post and Courier
Colorful and descriptive writing. It really opens the readers eyes to this culture.
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Taylor Ford
The Hartsville Messenger
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Jonathan Vickery
The People-Sentinel
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Elizabeth Hustad
The Post and Courier
North Augusta/The Star
Great lede. It pulls you into a story that might otherwise have been overlooked.
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Mandy Catoe
The Lancaster News
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Brian Garner
The News and Reporter
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Greg Summers
The Lancaster News
The amount of detail that went into this story is simply amazing. Although long, I could’ve read it for pages and pages.
You have a real gift for storytelling and painting a detailed picture.
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Leigh Savage Greenville Journal Andy Brack Charleston City PaperPROFILE FEATURE WRITING OR STORY
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Attention grabbing from lede to the end, with so much vivid detail throughout. Excellent piece. Great storytelling.
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Sarah Sheridan Independent Mail Tracy Kimball The HeraldPROFILE FEATURE WRITING OR STORY
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Greg K. Deal
Index-Journal
Tightly and actively written. The voices of the sources shine through the page and make the story an exuberant celebration of a community grocer.
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Taylor Ford
Morning News
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Bob Montgomery
Herald-Journal
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Sofia Sanchez
The Island Packet
The foster mom’s heart really shines through in this story.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes
The Post and Courier
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Avery G. Wilks
The Post and Courier
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Chiara Eisner
The State
Gripping. Expert use of a rare get; a richly detailed perspective on the execution doctor himself, but also on the death penalty and South Carolina.
