Program from SCPA's 2017 Annual Meeting & Awards

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ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS

POWER of the PRESS presented by:

The 145 th Meeting of the S.C. Press Association March 17-18, 2017 | The Columbia Marriott | #SCPA17

Congratulations to the S.C. Press Association award-winning journalists of

winner of 2015 pulitzer prize for public service

2016 President’s Award for Excellence The Staff of The Post and Courier General Excellence Opinion Page/Section Judson Chapman Award: There Never Was a Baby

First Place Tony Bartelme Grace Beahm Jennifer Berry Hawes Chad Dunbar Dave Hale

Individual First Place Winners: Christopher Hanclosky Brad Nettles Deanna Pan Brian Hicks Emory Parker Andrew Knapp Hanna Raskin Brandon Lockett Grace Raynor John McDermott

Second Place

Tony Bartelme Grace Beahm Jennifer Berry Hawes Angie Blackburn Brooks Brunson Caitlin Byrd

Third Place Steve Bailey Jennifer Berry Hawes Grace Beahm Paul Bowers Aaron Brenner

Charles Rowe Luke Reasoner Gene Sapakoff Lauren Sausser

David Slade Glenn Smith Wade Spees

The Staff of The Post and Courier Innovative Concept: Whisper Campaign Entertainment Section: Charleston Scene Series of Articles: The Walter Scott Effect Lifestyle/Feature Section or Special Edition: Food

Individual Second Place Winners: Beth Harrison David Caraviello Brian Hicks Chad Dunbar Laura James Caroline Fossi Kurt Knapek Erin Gillespie Andrew Knapp Dave Hale Christopher Hanclosky Deanna Pan

Doug Pardue Emory Parker Hanna Raskin Grace Raynor Luke Reasoner Wade Spees

Teresa Taylor Warren L. Wise Michael Wiser Paul Zoeller

The Staff of The Post and Courier Judson Chapman Award: Is it Business or Pleasure?

Election/Political Coverage

Individual Third Place Winners: Andrew Knapp David Caraviello Elsa McDowell Chad Dunbar Christopher Hanclosky Doug Pardue Adam Parker Beth Harrison Bo Petersen Gavin Jackson

Michael Pronzato Hanna Raskin Luke Reasoner Lauren Sausser Glenn Smith

David Slade Wade Spees Chris Tabakian David Wren

Schedule of Events FRIDAY, MARCH 17

3 p.m. – midnight

News Contest Winners’ Exhibits Open – Atrium, The Marriott

3 – 5 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting – Palmetto I, The Marriott

5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Mix and Mingle with SCPA Executive Committee & Staff – Marriott Rocks at Midlands Lounge

Grab a drink from the bar (dutch treat) and join your SCPA friends and staff for networking before we stroll down Main Street for the evening's festivities!

6:30 p.m.

Group Dinner – Villa Tronco, 1213 Blanding Street (Ticketed event. Pre-registration required.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 All events held at The Marriott

8:30 a.m.

Registration, Sponsor Tables and News Contest Winners’ Exhibits Open – Atrium

9:15 – 9:25 a.m.

SCPA Business Meeting & Election of Officers – Carolina Ballroom F-H

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Secrets of Successful Multiplatform Journalists – Carolina Ballroom F-H with Allen Breed and Tim Rogers of The Associated Press

Journalists at all levels are expected to be and do everything these days; from photography to social media to videography... stories now need to be told in a variety of ways. Do you have the skills you need to succeed? Need some refreshers? Courtesy of The Associated Press, our instructors are experts who will lead a hands-on workshop to ensure you have the tools you need. Allen G. Breed joined The Associated Press as a news clerk in Louisville, Ky. He was named Pikeville, Ky., correspondent in 1991. In March 1998, Breed was named Southeast regional writer, based in Raleigh, N.C. He is currently a national writer attached to the News Features Department and has covered a number of hurricanes, including Katrina and Ike, and has assisted in the coverage of such national stories as the D.C. sniper case, the Columbia space shuttle disaster and the Deepwater Horizon explosion. He has also done original computer-assisted reports, including packages on physicians who grow tobacco and penalties for adults who left children to die in hot vehicles. Tim Rogers is the news editor for The Associated Press for South Carolina and North Carolina. He has worked in many capacities as an editor and reporter for the last 25 years which coincides with the rapid expansion of the capabilities of newspapers and traditional text journalists to deliver multi-format journalism to customers in a variety of ways.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Enemy of the People? Why 'Real' Journalism Matters Now More Than Ever – Carolina Ballroom F-H with Dr. Chris Roberts of the University of Alabama

Nationally, trust in media is at an historic low. Are local newspapers tarred with the same image problems? If so, how do we improve our image and credibility? How does all of this impact the need for aggressive journalism? Have people quit listening to the press and written us off as the "Enemy of the People?" Join us as Dr. Chris Roberts, Associate Professor in the University of Alabama's College of Communication and Information Sciences, discusses the vital role of the Fourth Estate. Prior to his career in higher education, he worked at The State in Columbia, where he served as Sunday Business Editor, Investigations Editor and Database Editor. He also worked as Weekend City Editor, Technology Columnist and Database Editor at The Birmingham (Ala.) News. Roberts earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Alabama and received his doctorate from the University of South Carolina, where he served as an instructor and Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism.

Noon – 2:15 p.m.

Weekly Newspaper & Associate Member Awards Luncheon – Carolina Ballroom A-E

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Counselors Off The Cuff – Carolina Ballroom F-H

Join SCPA Executive Director Bill Rogers, SCPA Attorneys Taylor Smith and Jay Bender, Attorney Carl Muller and USC Media Law Assistant Professor Eric Robinson for a no-holds-barred discussion on legal matters. All general or specific topics/questions are fair game, but we suspect the conversation will include at least some talk of open government and First Amendment issues.

6 – 7:30 p.m.

President’s Reception – Atrium

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Daily Newspaper Awards Dinner – Carolina Ballroom A-E

Following the Daily Awards Dinner, the Marriott Rocks at Midlands' Lounge and patio area will stay open for celebratory cocktails.

Or venture out onto Main Street, where there are several bars and restaurants within walking distance.

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Dear attendee: Welcome to Columbia, the venue for this year’s South Carolina Press Association Annual Meeting! This year marks the 145th annual gathering of SCPA. I chose Columbia for this year’s event due to its central location, which makes it convenient for most of our members.

106 Outlet Pointe Blvd.

Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 750-9561 scpress.org 2016 - 2017 Officers President Ellen C. Priest

Congratulations to all of our award winners! Community journalism continues to be the main focus of SCPA’s 101 member newspapers. Their stories are read by millions of people each week, and newspapers remain the most trusted news source nationwide. There are no “alternative facts” here in South Carolina.

News & Press, Darlington

Vice President, Dailies Michael Smith Herald-Journal Spartanburg

Vice President, Weeklies Jane Pigg

This year’s 3,300 contest entries made the judges’ decisions particularly difficult and were representative of the outstanding journalism, layout and design, and photography happening each and every day at this state’s newspapers.

The Link, Cheraw

Treasurer P.J. Browning The Post and Courier Charleston Immediate Past President

Judi Burns Index-Journal, Greenwood

SCPA’s staff has continued to work hard this year. Members benefited from educational courses and seminars, stayed on top of legislative issues important to them, had access to legal advice, and benefited from revenue generated through its advertising networks. Be sure to thank the SCPA staff while here for all the hard work they put into this event, as well as everything they do for our members every day.

Executive Committee Michael Harrison Fort Mill Times

Don Kausler Jr. Morning News, Florence

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your president this year. On behalf of the SCPA staff and the board of directors, enjoy your well-deserved celebration this weekend in Columbia.

Reaves McLeod The Colletonian Walterboro

Morrey Thomas News & Press, Darlington

Mark Webster The Sun News, Myrtle Beach Hal Welch

The Journal, Seneca

Staff WILLIAM C. ROGERS Executive Director

JEN B. MADDEN Assistant Director

RANDALL L. SAVELY Director of Operations

DIANE LECLAIRE Accounting Manager

Ellen C. Priest President

@ The Marriott #SCPA17 | Wi-Fi: Marriott Conference (Password: press) REGISTRATION DESK

• Pick up a program, your nametag and other goodies!

• Buy a t-shirt for $15 to show pride in our industry and help raise funds for SCPA's FOI Fund, which assists newspapers in fighting open government battles. Shirt features Robert Ariail's popular cartoon.

• Ask questions about the Annual Meeting or SCPA services like press IDs, SLED Checks, the eBulletin and upcoming training events.

• Sign up to help judge the TPA News Contest. We're still in need of judges... you might even get a treat if you sign up at the Annual Meeting!

IN THE ATRIUM

• Meet our awesome sponsors by visiting their booths! Make sure to check out: AT&T; Allen Press; Carl F. Muller, Attorney at Law; Experience Columbia; the Municipal Association of South Carolina, The Associated Press; and TownNews.com!

• Browse the winners exhibit. Can't find your wins? Find an SCPA staffer!

• Take photos at our Step & Repeat. This is a great place for posed shots of your staff with their awards or fun pics with our silly props.

COFFEE

• In need of caffeine? You'll find coffee and tea in the Carolina F-H, the location of many worthwhile training sessions. Check out the schedule, speakers and topics on page 3.

Experience Main Street Our list of the best spots within walking distance of the Marriott.

Yelp, GPS, or ask an SCPA Staffer for directions and more details.

1200 BLOCK

The Whig Hearty pub fare and cheap drinks Bourbon Cajun-Creole fare and cocktails Oak Table Contemporary American fare with great bar overlooking the Statehouse. Great brunch.

Blue Flour Bakery Tasty sweets Persona Pizza Wood Fired Pizzeria

1300 BLOCK

Cantina 76 Mexican inspired taqueria and bar Lula Drake Wine parlour with a twist

1400 BLOCK

East Bay Deli Sandwiches and salads. Entrance inside the Marriott.

Drip Great coffee, pastries and breakfast options The Sheraton Rooftop Bar Drinks with a view

1500 BLOCK

Columbia Museum of Art Featuring a special exhibition of Salvador Dali’s Fantastical Fairytales Hampton Street Vineyard New American menu, full bar, and extensive wine selection Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse Upscale restaurant with an assortment of meats Ally & Eloise Bakeshop Locally made sweet treats Main Street Public House Great food, craft beer and live music

1600 BLOCK

Mast General Store Nickelodeon Theater Indie movies Good Life Cafe Organic, raw. and vegan dishes Michael’s Cafe & Catering Casual breakfast, lunch and dinner with bottomless mimosas at brunch Sweet Cream Homemade ice cream and sorbet

Special Events FRIDAY NIGHT – ST. PATTY'S PARTY AT MAIN STREET PUBLIC HOUSE

Main Street Public House is proud to host The Ancient Order of Hibernians, traditionally trained steppers from Connick School of Irish Dance, and Pipers from around the Lowcountry. The kitchen and bar will be serving classic Irish food and drink until 10 p.m. After 8 p.m. special musical guests the Kenny George Band will bring the evening to a rocking close.

SATURDAY - SODA CITY MARKET'S SUDS & SPUDS

Located steps from The Marriott, Soda City Market hosts food trucks, farmers, artisans, local retailers, produce, ethnic foods, booked goods, live music and more. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Soda City's Suds and Spuds will feature local beers and potato-based treats. This free event celebrates Columbia, its burgeoning craft brewery scene, and the versatile and delicious potato.

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In memory of those we've lost over the past year Charlie Nutt; March 16, 2016; Owner and publisher; Free Times William O. “Bill” West; March 25, 2016; Columnist and senior editor, Lexington County Chronicle & The Dispatch News; Former editor, The Dispatch-News; Former editor, SCPA Bulletin Sue Brown; May 22, 2016; First female production manager, Aiken Standard Ronald James Cartledge; November 18, 2016; President of Shared Services, The Post and Courier Roger Alan Quinn; Dec. 2, 2016; Former publisher, Herald-Journal Dot Jackson; Dec. 11, 2016; Former writer, The Greenville News Keith Gedamke; Jan. 21, 2017; Photographer, The Sumter Item Donald M. Law; Jan. 31, 2017; Former associate editor, Aiken Standard; Writer, Herald-Journal and The Times and Democrat Roger Linton Sovde; Feb. 18, 2017; Former general manager, The Herald

Have your next meeting at the S.C. Press Association!

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Conveniently located off Bush River Rd. in Columbia near I-20 and I-26, SCPA offers: • 1,200 square feet of flexible meeting space • Can comfortably seat 40 classroom style • On-site A/V equipment (free or low-cost) • Free Wi-Fi • Ample free parking • Hospitality amenities • Catering coordination if needed •10-person conference room Discounted or free rentals available for SCPA members!

INTERESTED? FOR MORE DETAILS AND RATES, CONTACT JEN MADDEN: (803) 750-9561 JMADDEN@SCPRESS.ORG

Celebrating the work of Sumter Item photographer

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2017 SCPA awards

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Attendees Nate Abraham Carolina Panorama Columbia, SC

Robert Ariail The State Columbia, SC

Tony Bartelme The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Patricia Abraham Carolina Panorama Columbia, SC

Barbara Ball The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County Blythewood, SC

Mary Jean Baxley Columbia, SC

Tanya Ackerman Coastal Observer Pawleys Island, SC Ian Alford Charleston, SC Jane Alford The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC Fair Ariail Columbia, SC

Jim Baltzelle The Associated Press St. Augustine, FL Rebecca Baltzelle St. Augustine, FL Mac Banks Fort Mill Times Fort Mill, SC Rebecca Banks Fort Mill, SC

Grace Beahm The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Jay Bender S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC Adam Benson Index-Journal Greenwood, SC Jennifer Berry Hawes The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Congratulations to the news staff of the & southstrandnews.com

For your truly outstanding year

Mark A. Stevens

Chris Sokoloski

Clayton Stairs

• President’s Award Winner • 22 first-place awards • 55 total awards – more than any other non-daily newspaper • Awards for news, features, sports, photography, investigative reporting, editorials, design, website & more

Eileen Keithly

Nick McClary

Max Hrenda

Attendees Charles Bierbauer College of Information and Communications University of South Carolina Bart Boatwright The Greenville News Greenville, SC Lynita Boatwright Greenville, SC Brett Borton Hilton Head Island, SC Sara Johnson Borton The State, The Island Packet & Beaufort Gazette Hilton Head Island, SC Kevin Bowen Allen Press, Inc. Lawrence, KS

Melissa Bradley Seneca, SC Steven Bradley The Journal Seneca, SC Allen Breed The Associated Press Raleigh, NC Vanessa Brewer-Tyson Pageland Progressive-Journal Pageland, SC Angela Brown Union, SC Anna Brown Union County News Union, SC Bobby Brown Union, SC

Kirk Brown Independent Mail Anderson, SC Martha Rose Brown The Times and Democrat Orangeburg, SC Robert Brown Union County News Union, SC Brooks Brunson The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Judi Burns Index-Journal Greenwood, SC Elizabeth Bush Daniel Island News Daniel Island, SC

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Attendees Caitlin Byrd The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Debbie Callahan Murrells Inlet Messenger Murrells Inlet, SC Tim Callahan Murrells Inlet Messenger Murrells Inlet, SC Kyle Camp The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC Reba Campbell Municipal Association of SC Columbia, SC Rick Carpenter The Sumter Item Sumter, SC

Jessica Cary Greenville, SC

Amanda Clark Greenville, SC

Nathaniel Cary The Greenville News Greenville, SC

Matthew Clark GSA Business Report Greenville, SC

Mandy Catoe The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC Scott Chancey Morning News Florence, SC Michael Chauvin Summerville Communications Summerville, SC Duane Childers News and Press Darlington, SC

Pete Cochran Union County News Union, SC Susan Cochran Union, SC Eric Connor The Greenville News Greenville, SC Richard Cooper Georgetown, SC Cassie Cope The State Columbia, SC

Attendees Chad Cown Anderson, SC

Damian Dominguez Index-Journal Greenwood, SC

Will Crooks Community Journals Greenville, SC

Glenn Donaghy Greenwood, SC

Teresa Cutlip GSA Business Report Greenville, SC

St. Claire Donaghy Index-Journal Greenwood, SC

Gwinn Davis Gwinn Davis Photography Simpsonville, SC

Cathy Dreher S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC

Kyle Dawson Aiken Standard Aiken, SC

Michaele Duke The News Kingstree, SC

Suzanne Detar Daniel Island News Daniel Island, SC

Annie Duryee Charleston, SC

Scott Farrand School of Journalism and Mass Communications University of South Carolina Jennifer Faulkner S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC Bria Felicien The Greenville News Greenville, SC Tesalon Felicien The Greenville News Greenville, SC Doug Fisher School of Journalism and Mass Communications University of South Carolina

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Attendees Joyce Hanclosky Charleston, SC

Kevin Fisher Free Times Columbia, SC

Ariel Gilreath Index-Journal Greenwood, SC

Larry Franklin The Clinton Chronicle Clinton, SC

Gwenney Grant Florence, SC

Dr. Nathaniel Frederick The Roddey McMillan Record Winthrop University

Daniel Gross Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC

Brian Garner The News & Reporter Chester, SC

Kayland Hagwood Lancaster, SC

Kimberly Harrington Pageland Progressive-Journal Pageland, SC

Chris Haire Community Journals Greenville, SC

Vince Harris Community Journals Greenville, SC

Chris Hanclosky The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Mike Harrison Fort Mill Times Fort Mill, SC

Jenny Garner Chester, SC Ashley Ghere The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County Blythewood, SC

Eldwin Hardy Greenville, SC Katrice Hardy The Greenville News Greenville, SC

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Attendees Lee Harter The Times and Democrat Orangeburg, SC

Lindsay Hickman Carolina Forest Chronicle Myrtle Beach, SC

Robert Howey The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Pam Harter Orangeburg, SC

Nora Hickman Myrtle Beach, SC

Jeff Hughes Myrtle Beach, SC

Dave Hennigan The Greenville News Greenville, SC

Alex Hicks Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC

Rhiannon Hundley Mt. Pleasant, SC

Mandi Hennigan Greenville, SC Matt Hensley Index-Journal Greenwood, SC

Jim Hilley The Sumter Item Sumter, SC Sarah Hinckley S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC

Ken Herron Lancaster, SC Greg Hickman Myrtle Beach, SC

Cecile Holmes School of Journalism and Mass Communications University of South Carolina

Grant Jackson Columbia, SC Licia Jackson Columbia Regional Business Report Columbia, SC Shawn Jadrnicek Seneca, SC Stephanie Jadrnicek The Journal Seneca, SC

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Attendees Ashley Jenkins Chester, SC Mary Jenkins Chester, SC Travis Jenkins The News & Reporter Chester, SC Don Kausler Jr. Morning News Florence, SC Kimberly Keepfer Greenville, SC Scott Keepfer The Greenville News Greenville, SC

Eileen Keithly The Georgetown Times Georgetown, SC

Andrew Knapp The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Holly Kemp Aiken Standard Aiken, SC

Carrie Knapp Charleston, SC

David Kennard Summerville Communications Summerville, SC Jonathan Kimball Rock Hill, SC

Christina Knauss Columbia, SC Diane Leclaire S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC

Tracy Kimball The Herald Rock Hill, SC

Jason Lee The Sun News Myrtle Beach, SC

Karen Klock Aiken Standard Aiken, SC

Roger Lee TownNews.com Chaska, MN

Putting our energy to work for South Carolina’s future. sceg.com

DEDICATED to a Better South Carolina

Congratulations to the award-winning journalists of

FIRST PLACE

Sports Section or Special Edition – Bart Boatwright, Scott Keepfer and Mandrallius Robinson Digital Sports Project – Bria Felicien Breaking News Reporting – Staff Reporting-in-Depth – Ron Barnett Government Beat Reporting – Eric Connor Arts and Entertainment Writing – Paul Hyde Spot Sports Story – Bob Castello News Video – Lauren Petracca Newspaper Website – Staff

SECOND PLACE

Review Portfolio – Paul Hyde Health Beat Reporting – Liv Osby Breaking News Reporting – Staff Enterprise Reporting – Nathaniel Cary Reporting-in-Depth – Nathaniel Cary Public Service – Tim Smith, Rick Brundrett and Lauren Petracca Lifestyle Feature Writing – Angie Campbell Spot Sports Story – Mandrallius Robinson Sports Feature Story – Bob Castello Humorous Photo – Heidi Heilbrunn

THIRD PLACE

Digital News Project – Chris McMahon Enterprise Reporting – Nathaniel Cary Reporting-in-Depth –Anna Lee, Nathaniel Cary and Romando Dixson News Feature Writing – Eric Connor Lifestyle Feature Writing – Angelia Davis Spot News Photo – Lauren Petracca Sports Action Photo – Bart Boatwright Sports Feature Photo – Bart Boatwright Individual Use of Social Media – Elizabeth LaFleur Feature Video – Lauren Petracca Sports Video – Mandrallius Robinson

Attendees Tami Lee Myrtle Beach, SC

Jeremi Madden Columbia, SC

Mark Lett The State Columbia, SC

Frankie Mansfield The Moultrie News Mt. Pleasant, SC

Elizabeth Lollis Williamston, SC

Bristow Marchant The State Columbia, SC

Michael Lollis The Journal Williamston, SC Elissa Macarin The State Columbia, SC Jen Madden S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC

Bill Marion The News & Reporter Chester, SC Danielle Matesi Columbia, SC Emily Matesi Columbia Regional Business Report Columbia, SC

Jamie Matesi Columbia, SC Brandon Mauk Aiken Standard Aiken, SC Megan May Morning News Florence, SC Nikie Mayo Independent Mail Anderson, SC James McBee The News & Reporter Chester, SC

Attendees Shamira McCray Morning News Florence, SC

Dan McNiel Herald-Advocate Bennettsville, SC

Laura McKenzie The People-Sentinel Barnwell, SC

Elisabeth Kinney McNiel Herald-Advocate Bennettsville, SC

Ned McKenzie Barnwell, SC

Ainsley McWaters Greenwood, SC

Katie McLean Independent Mail Anderson, SC

Brian Melton The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Dwayne McLemore The State Columbia, SC

Joy Melton Lancaster, SC

Reaves McLeod The Colletonian Walterboro, SC

Clifton Metcalf AT&T Charlotte, NC

Pat McNeely Former USC J-School Professor Columbia, SC

Betsy Miller The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

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John Monk The State Columbia, SC Bob Montgomery Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC Andrew Moore Community Journals Greenville, SC Eva Moore Free Times Columbia, SC Janet Blackmon Morgan The Sun News Myrtle Beach, SC Betty Moses Myrtle Beach Herald Myrtle Beach, SC

Attendees Carl Muller Attorney at Law, P.A. Greenville, SC

Andrew O’Byrne Sr. The Aiken Leader Wagener, SC

Alyssa Mulliger Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC

Guynn O’Dare Myrtle Beach, SC

Reece Murphy The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Tom O’Dare Myrtle Beach Herald Myrtle Beach, SC

Rick Nelson The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Elise Osteen Sumter, SC

Brad Nettles The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Marijo Nettles Charleston, SC Ettie Newlands Carolina Forest Chronicle Myrtle Beach, SC Richard Newlands Myrtle Beach, SC

Jack Osteen The Sumter Item Sumter, SC Rhonda Overbey Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star Aiken, SC Andy Owens Charleston Regional Business Journal Charleston, SC

Dianne Owens Morning News Florence, SC Jeffrey Oyler Fort Mill, SC Melissa Oyler Fort Mill Times Fort Mill, SC Deanna Pan The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Doug Pardue The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Emory Parker The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Maggie Parsons Chester, SC Nancy Parsons The News & Reporter Chester, SC

Attendees Stephanie Pedersen The Sun News Myrtle Beach, SC

Scott Powell The Gaffney Ledger Gaffney, SC

Hanna Raskin The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Charles Perry Carolina Forest Chronicle Myrtle Beach, SC

Dotti Priddy Spartanburg, SC

Grace Raynor The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Jennifer Perry Myrtle Beach, SC

Tom Priddy Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC

Luke Reasoner The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Lauren Petracca The Greenville News Greenville, SC

Ellen Priest News and Press Darlington, SC

Athena Redmond The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Connie Powell Gaffney, SC

Jeff Priest Aiken, SC

Dr. Guy Reel The Johnsonian Winthrop University

Gary Powell Gaffney, SC

Mitch Pugh The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Steve Remmler Greenville, SC

The news doesn’t end on the last page Find extended South Carolina coverage online.

thestate.com | islandpacket.com | beaufortgazette.com myrtlebeachonline.com | heraldonline.com All part of the McClatchy Network

Attendees Alanna Ritchie S.C. Newspaper Network Columbia, SC

Bill Rogers S.C. Press Association Columbia, SC

Susan Rowell The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Dr. Chris Roberts University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

B-Linda Rogers Columbia, SC

Ken Ruinard Independent Mail Anderson, SC

Dr. Eric Robinson School of Journalism and Mass Communications University of South Carolina Manie Robinson The Greenville News Greenville, SC

Tim Rogers The Associated Press Raleigh, NC Melissa Rollins News and Press Darlington, SC Lauren Ropp Pawleys Island, SC

Eric Russell Aiken Standard Aiken, SC Jerry Salley Community Journals Greenville, SC

Parthenia Robinson Greenville, SC

Eric Rose Columbia, SC

Gene Sapakoff The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Karen Rodman Columbia, SC

Charles Rowe The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Chris Sardelli Lancaster, SC

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Congratulations to the talented writers and editors who received honors in this year’s S.C. Press Association contest. Much of the success enjoyed by the Waccamaw Publishers family of community newspapers comes from the hard work, dedication and professionalism of one of the best news teams in the state. Thank you, staff, for a job well done!

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Attendees Lauren Sausser The Post and Courier Charleston, SC Randall Savely S.C. Newspaper Network Columbia, SC Maayan Schechter The Greenville News Greenville, SC Sandy Schopfer Georgetown Times Georgetown, SC Hank Schulte Former USC J-School Professor Vero Beach, FL Julie Scott Sonoco Columbia, SC

Anna Smith Spartanburg, SC

Tray Stephens Sumter, SC

Tonja Suttles Greenwood, SC

Glenn Smith The Post and Courier Charleston, SC

Amy Stevens Tidelands Health Murrells Inlet, SC

Charles Swenson Coastal Observer Pawleys Island, SC

Kevin Smith Pageland ProgressiveJournal Pageland, SC

Mark Stevens The Georgetown Times Georgetown, SC

Morrey Thomas News and Press Darlington, SC

Lana Stover Lancaster, SC

Pam Thomas Darlington, SC

Hannah Strong The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Marie Thrower Charleston, SC

Kitty Smith Charleston, SC Michael Smith Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC Michael Smith Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star Aiken, SC

Jamie Self The State Columbia, SC

Taylor Smith S.C. Press Association Harrison & Radeker, P.A. Columbia, SC

Dwaun Sellers The State Columbia, SC

Kim Smith Mangum Pageland, SC

Meredith Sheffer The State Columbia, SC Gayle Shellenberg Union, SC Bob Simmonds Index-Journal Greenwood, SC Yvonne Simmonds Greenwood, SC

Brett Snyder Charleston, SC Chris Sokoloski The Georgetown Times Georgetown, SC

Greg Summers The Lancaster News Lancaster, SC

Brian Tolley The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette Bluffton, SC

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Jason Spencer Herald-Journal Spartanburg, SC Jessica Stephens The Sumter Item Sumter, SC

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The Spartanburg Herald-Journal is dedicated to delivering quality journalism to S.C. readers & advertisers.

Our commitment to South Carolina and excellence in journalism speaks for itself with more than 40 awards in the 2016 SCPA News, Editorial, and Photojournalism contest!

Publisher Kevin Drake Editor Michael Smith

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General Excellence Newspaper Website Editorial Writing .............................................................................. Michael Smith Feature Special Section ............................................................................... Nourish Digital News Project ......................................................................... Nick Dumont Humor Column Writing ....................................................................... Pam Stone Enterprise Reporting ............................................................... Bob Montgomery Reporting In-Depth ................................................ Daniel Gross and Zach Fox Beat Reporting ..................................................................................... Daniel Gross Food Writing ................................................................................... Alyssa Mulliger Spot Sports Story .............................................................................. Todd Shanesy General News Photo ............................................................................... Alex Hicks Sports Feature Photo ............................................................................... Alex Hicks Humorous Photo ..................................................................................... Alex Hicks Pictorial ...................................................................................................... Tom Priddy Page One Design portfolio ................................................. Dyhanna Sansoucie Illustration .......................................................................................... Zakerij Dennis

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Sports Special Section .............................................................................. Prep football tab Feature Magazine ......................................................................................................... Big Ben Government beat reporting ..................................................................... Alyssa Mulliger Food Writing .................................................................................................. Alyssa Mulliger Arts and Entertainment Writing .............................................................................. Dan A. Sports Enterprise Reporting ........................................................................ Eric Boynton Single Page One Design ..................................................................... Dhyanna Sansoucie Sports Action Photo .............................................................................................. Alex Hicks Personality Photograph or Portrait ............................................................... Alex Hicks Illustration ........................................................................................................ Zakerij Dennis Integration of Print & Web Coverage Bob Montgomery, Tom Priddy & Alex Hicks

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Opinion Page Section Illustration .................................................................................................................. Larry Seil Health Beat Reporting .............................................................................. Alyssa Mulliger News Special Section .............................................................................................. Band tab Beat reporting ............................................................................................... Alyssa Mulliger Lifestyle feature writing .................................................................................. Wil Shelton Food Writing .......................................................................................................... Jose Franco Spot News Photo .................................................................................................... Alex Hicks Arts and Entertainment Writing ......................................................................... Zach Fox General News Photo ............................................................................................. Alex Hicks Sports Feature Photo ............................................................................................ Alex Hicks Personality Photo or Portrait ........................................................................ John Byrum Feature Video ................................................................................................ Alyssa Mulliger Sports Special Section ........................................................................ Superbowl preview

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Attendees Chris Trainor Index-Journal Greenwood, SC Christina Trainor Greenwood, SC Jonathan Vickery The People-Sentinel Barnwell, SC May Vokaty The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County Blythewood, SC Melinda Waldrop Columbia Regional Business Report Columbia, SC

Richard Whiting Index-Journal Greenwood, SC

Avery Wilks The State Columbia, SC

Wendy Whiting Greenwood, SC

Graham Williams Union County News Union, SC

Brian Whitmore Union County News Union, SC Jane Whitmore Union, SC Anna Wilcox Greeville, SC Ryan Wilcox GSA Business Report Greenville, SC

Matt Walsh The State Columbia, SC Elizabeth Walters The Greenville News Greenville, SC Emily Weaver The Sun News Myrtle Beach, SC Mark Webster The Sun News Myrtle Beach, SC Hal Welch The Journal Seneca, SC

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Ed Wilson Waccamaw Publishers Conway, SC Nicholas Wilson Myrtle Beach, SC Gene Zaleski The Times and Democrat Orangeburg, SC Sally Zaleski Orangeburg, SC

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