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2023 S.C. PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS CONTEST RESULTS FOR PROOFING
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Not for release until March 15, 2024.
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The deadline to submit corrections has passed. Contact SCPA immediately if you need to make a change!
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Awards will be presented at the SCPA Annual Meeting on March 14-15 in Columbia.
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Division#ContestPlaceNewspaperWinnerHeadline (Actual entry will be showcased during the Awards Presentation)
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Open Division1Judson Chapman AwardFirstThe StateSammy Fretwell and Susan MerriamToxic Deals
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Open Division1Judson Chapman AwardSecondThe Post and CourierJohn RamseyThe Hidden Dirty Little Secret of the Coast'
Amid growth and lax rules, a menace beneath lawns threatens SC waterways, health
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Open Division1Judson Chapman AwardThirdThe Post and CourierTom Corwin and Seanna AdcoxLost in Transition: Family scrambles to find transgender care for girl cut off by SC
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Open Division2Jim Davenport Award for Excellence in Government ReportingFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Daily DivisionKen Baldwin Award for Excellence in Business JournalismFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Weekly DivisionKen Baldwin Award for Excellence in Business JournalismFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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Open Division3CartoonFirstCharleston City PaperRobert Ariail
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Open Division3CartoonSecondIndex-JournalMike Beckom
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Open Division3CartoonThirdCharleston City PaperSteve Stegelin
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Open Division4Informational GraphicFirstLexington County ChronicleKailee KokesGuide to Valentine's Day in Lexington County
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Open Division4Informational GraphicSecondCharleston City PaperChristina BaileyWater testing
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Open Division4Informational GraphicThirdCharleston City PaperScott SuchyCoburg cow
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Open Division5InnovationFirstThe StateHrisanthi Pickett, Loumay Alesali, Ted Clifford and Orizo HajigurbanMurdaugh TikTok
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Open Division5InnovationSecondThe Post and CourierBrandon Lockett and John RamseySalt and Steel
South Carolina has hundreds of coastal high-rises in harm's way. We mapped them.
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Open Division5InnovationThirdThe Post and CourierKalyn Oyer, Isabel Adams and Scott StubbsBands on Bike Taxis Getting Beers video series, in which our features editor and digital editor team up to interview local band members while riding on a bike taxi en route to a local bar.
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All Daily Division6Montgomery Shurr FOI AwardFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Weekly Division6Montgomery Shurr FOI AwardFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Daily Division7Jay Bender Award for Assertive JournalismFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Weekly Division7Jay Bender Award for Assertive JournalismFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Daily Division8Journalist of the YearFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Weekly Division8Journalist of the YearFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Daily Division9Photojournalist of the YearFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Weekly Division9Photojournalist of the YearNo Contest
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All Daily Division10Election and Political CoverageFirstThe StateStaff
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All Daily Division10Election and Political CoverageSecondThe Post and CourierStaff
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All Daily Division10Election and Political CoverageThirdHerald-JournalDevyani Chhetri and Bob Montgomery
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All Weekly Division10Election and Political CoverageFirstCharleston City PaperSkyler Baldwin and Andy Brack
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All Weekly Division10Election and Political CoverageSecondLexington County ChronicleStaff
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All Weekly Division10Election and Political CoverageThirdThe Gaffney LedgerStaff
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All Daily Division11Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government IssuesFirstThe Post and CourierCindi Ross ScoppeScoppe: It's a favorite sport of SC officials; maybe we should start crowning champions
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All Daily Division11Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government IssuesSecondIndex-JournalRichard WhitingCalhoun Falls residents, that's your money...
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All Daily Division11Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government IssuesThirdThe Post and CourierCindi Ross ScoppeScoppe: How one county illegally hid a judge's salary for 6 weeks
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All Weekly Division11Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government IssuesFirstCharleston City PaperEditorial BoardPolice still violating law
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All Weekly Division11Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government IssuesSecondThe Daniel Island NewsSuzanne DetarFreedom of Information laws are your tool to use
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All Weekly Division11Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government IssuesThirdThe News & ReporterTravis JenkinsNo approval needed
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All Daily Division12E.A. Ramsaur Award for Editorial WritingFirstThe Island PacketDavid LauderdaleBeaufort County Council pours kerosene on the fire in complaint against administrator
Settlement does not end the job for justice in Murdaugh cases
SC mayoral drama should jerk all of us into seeing the big picture
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All Daily Division12E.A. Ramsaur Award for Editorial WritingSecondIndex-JournalRichard Whiting2022 in America/Shootings overshadow country's greatness: front page and jump page editorial
Ordinance only masks underlying social issues
Magistrate selection steps get overdue overhaul
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All Daily Division12E.A. Ramsaur Award for Editorial WritingThirdThe Post and CourierCindi Ross ScoppeSC deserves a higher standard for judges than 'never been indicted'
Remove Eckstrom for decade-long silence on $3.5 B overstatement of SC assets
The difference between impact fees and bank robbery
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All Weekly Division12Editorial WritingFirstLaurens County AdvertiserJohn ClaytonWhen private lives become public, we have a responsibility
Catastrophe over Thomas avoided, but school board's trust suffers
District 55 board dives into dysfunction
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All Weekly Division12Editorial WritingSecondCoastal ObserverCharles SwensonRules of conduct create division
Scarlet letters: Class of 2023
Time to adopt new tree rules
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All Weekly Division12Editorial WritingThirdCharleston City PaperEditorial BoardPawns, coal and Mace
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Open Division13Review PortfolioFirstGreenville JournalPaul HydePowerful, poignant ‘Wicked’ soars at the Peace Center: Review
Peace Center hosts a terrifically diverse lineup of Oscar-nominated short films
‘Six: The Musical’ a rollicking tribute to past queens, present pop
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Open Division13Review PortfolioSecondThe Post and Courier Columbia/Free TimesAugust KrickelReview: Town’s The Play That Goes Wrong brings down the house... literally
Review: ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ performed at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater
Review: Trustus’ Little Shop of Horrors explores roots of poverty, plant anthropomorphism
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Open Division13Review PortfolioThirdAiken StandardMichael SternTaste of the Town: The Edgefield Pool Room is a town icon
Taste of the Town: Pinckney’s Home Cooking is true to its name
Taste of the Town: Bistro 55′s French-restaurant dishes are expertly prepared and stylishly presented
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Open Division14Health Beat ReportingFirstMoultrie NewsAnna SharpeWoman pulled over by MPPD discovers brain tumor
Pickleball player's cardiac arrest opens eyes to importance of CPR training
'Kidney Cousins' highlight importance of living organ donation
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Open Division14Health Beat ReportingSecondThe Post and CourierTom CorwinMUSC student pursues MD and doctorate while representing autism community
Ketamine therapy helps patients get 'unstuck' from disorders but is mostly unregulated
'Thanks enough': Gratitude can affect the body and brain in good ways, doctors say
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Open Division14Health Beat ReportingThirdThe Post and Courier North Augusta/The StarElizabeth HustadA ‘tortuous situation’: Augusta man survives multi-organ failure, 222 days on ventilator
Aiken Center looking to expand its presence in North Augusta
‘I’ll be here for a while’: 23rd annual Miracle Mile Walk supports, creates survivors
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All Daily Division15Faith Beat ReportingFirstThe StateBristow Marchant
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All Daily Division15Faith Beat ReportingSecondThe Post and CourierKenna CoeHistoric St. Stephen’s church undergoes renovations, but keeps ‘crooked cross’, Keeping their stories alive: Black churches discuss archiving, historical preservation, Gospel artist returns home to Charleston to host radio show
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All Daily Division15Faith Beat ReportingThirdAiken StandardBill BengtsonKairos ministry focuses on faith behind and beyond bars
Volunteers in Aiken ring up revenue to ‘do good’ with Salvation Army
Methodist ministry helps Aiken’s elderly keep rolling
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All Weekly Division15Faith Beat ReportingFirstCoastal ObserverChris SokoloskiAnglican parishes will heal rift with worship
Hundreds gather to share the Word
Truck provides free food with a side order of prayer
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All Weekly Division15Faith Beat ReportingSecondThe Lancaster NewsHaley JonesFinding new life
Local choir wins national award
Catawba campers repair homes and hearts
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All Weekly Division15Faith Beat ReportingThirdThe People-SentinelDonna-Maria ConzalinaNew prayer room, walks enhance YMCA’s mission;
Pastor Judson Barnes helping build community relationships;
Natural Affections: Tears, tumbleweed and lasting love
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All Daily Division16Sports Beat ReportingFirstThe Post and CourierDavid CloningerGamecocks’ historic run ends in Final Four as Caitlin Clark, Iowa blast into finals
Gamecocks’ Most Valuable Braider: Stylist White colors braids of USC star Aliyah Boston
Gamecocks’ Raven Johnson soars into starring role after lost season
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All Daily Division16Sports Beat ReportingSecondThe Post and CourierJon Blau1. Hustle and Flo: Clemson 'crawl-on' Philip Florenzo chases D-I dream
2. 5-star label fit Clemson’s Tristan Leigh — as a person, not just a recruit
3. Former Clemson coach Jack Leggett was 'hurt,' now rejuvenated in return to Tigers' dugout
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All Daily Division16Sports Beat ReportingThirdThe Sun NewsBen MorseBeat Description: Coastal Carolina University Football
Exclusive: Grayson McCall on mental, physical toll of concussion and his uncertain future
Here’s why CCU’s offense will look different this year and why the defense is a mystery
Exclusive: CCU quarterback Grayson McCall talks about exiting the transfer portal and NIL
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All Weekly Division16Sports Beat ReportingFirstThe News & ReporterTravis Jenkins
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All Weekly Division16Sports Beat ReportingSecondCoastal ObserverChris SokoloskiState Champs
For 60 years, Georgetown baseball has been a family business
Warriors mark first win with a touch of class
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All Weekly Division16Sports Beat ReportingThirdMyrtle Beach HeraldJoe WedraMyrtle Beach defeats Socastee in tight game
'We've now bounced back': Myrtle Beach defeats Marion
Game-winning touchdown secures Myrtle Beach's victory over West Florence
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All Daily Division17News Headline WritingFirstThe Post and CourierBeth Harrison1. Biscuitville rolling out 2 Pee Dee locations, with another batch on way in SC
2. In one SLED unit, helping catch bad guys is an art
3. Amid growth and lax rules, a menace beneath lawns threatens SC waterways, health
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All Daily Division17News Headline WritingSecondAiken StandardBianca MoormanPeople ready to start the new year off with a bang
From Wagener to the Apollo: Double Dutch team shines in national competition
More than just a game: Coach Ike Hicks instills life skills and more with Carolina Grizzles
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All Daily Division17News Headline WritingThirdThe Post and CourierLisa JustusBlock Party: First Greenville-built F-16 unveiled before it heads to Bahrain
Choppy waters: Race Week says participation is down as costs keep rising
Auto focus: South Carolina international carmakers are among best performing in US, report says
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All Weekly Division17News Headline WritingFirstThe Gaffney LedgerCody SossamonIt's not Ringling Bros., but it's pretty close
Council expected to finalize trashing of garbage fee
But officer, I am not guilty, I am 'Innocent'
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All Weekly Division17News Headline WritingSecondMoultrie NewsRalph Mancini and Anna SharpeLive Más' and prosper: Taco Bell GM boosts sales, staff in six-month span
Tiger Blood: Bengal boys wallop Wando 43-0
Walk of life: Breast cancer survivors conquer the runway
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All Weekly Division17News Headline WritingThirdThe People-SentinelJonathan VickeryFire destroys church, not faith;
Pain into purpose: Families advocate against gun violence;
Stokes 'stoked' with new ride
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Open Division18Feature Headline WritingFirstThe Post and CourierBeth Harrison1. Out of the Ordinary: Cracking open the history of a King Street oyster eatery
2. A tell-tale presence: Edgar Allan Poe's Charleston connection from fact to lore
3. Flexible farming: Goat yoga, milk and cheese creamery add to Goatery's appeal
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Open Division18Feature Headline WritingSecondThe News & ReporterTravis JenkinsThe "I's" have it
King of the Hill
Nothing "butt" a good time
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Open Division18Feature Headline WritingThirdThe People-SentinelJonathan Vickery and Alexandra WhitbeckZooming Zucchini: Farmers market race promotes creativity, healthy eating;
Red, White & CUTE;
County-wide 'pickle-crack' outbreak
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All Daily Division19Sports Headline WritingFirstThe Times and DemocratKristin CokerPurdy Relevant
Sweet Carolina
Masterful opening
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All Daily Division19Sports Headline WritingSecondThe Post and CourierLisa Justus22-0 caliber: USC outlasts Wildcats, takes unbeaten record to UConn
Rockin' horse: Triple Crown winner Secretariat still dominant 50 years later
Mile-high expectations: For NBA champ Denver, this could be just the start
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All Daily Division19Sports Headline WritingThirdThe Times and DemocratAl SomervellRoars for Tiger
LIV and let live
Taking the leap
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All Weekly Division19Sports Headline WritingFirstThe Gaffney LedgerLarry Hilliard1. Dill puts Gaffney Indians in a pickle
2. The Life of Riley (Staton)
3. CRESTFALLEN: Chargers paste Indians, 44-38, in nail-biter
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All Weekly Division19Sports Headline WritingSecondThe Greer CitizenTrey StewartBanks for the Memories
Suspensions of Disbelief
Competing for Christ: Crusaders combine moonshots, ministry
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All Weekly Division19Sports Headline WritingThirdThe Daniel Island NewsZach GirouxNext of Kin: BE taps longtime coach's grandson to lead boys' soccer
'We crushed it!' BE and PSHS track teams set school, individual records
One and not done: last second free throw sends BE to state title game
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All Daily Division20News Section or Special EditionFirstThe Post and CourierStaff24 hours on Folly Beach
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All Daily Division20News Section or Special EditionSecondThe Times and DemocratStaffGetting ready for hurricanes and other storms in the Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg counties
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All Daily Division20News Section or Special EditionThirdThe Journal, SenecaStaffThe 62nd annual South Carolina Apple Festival
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All Weekly Division20News Section or Special EditionFirstCharleston City PaperStaffJourneys: Welcoming the IAAM
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All Weekly Division20News Section or Special EditionSecondThe Daniel Island NewsStaffDI News 20th Anniversary Special Section
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All Weekly Division20News Section or Special EditionThirdLexington County ChronicleCary Howard and Staff20 under 40
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All Daily Division21Sports Section or MagazineFirstMorning NewsScott Chancey and Justin DriggersNASCAR turns 75: Thanks for the memories
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All Daily Division21Sports Section or MagazineSecondThe Journal, SenecaStaffThe Climb: The Journal's 2023 College Football Season Preview
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All Daily Division21Sports Section or MagazineThirdThe Post and CourierStaffSports section - Jan. 29, 2023
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All Weekly Division21Sports Section or MagazineFirstPickens County CourierStaffFull Speed Ahead
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All Weekly Division21Sports Section or MagazineSecondLexington County ChronicleCary Howard and StaffFootball 2023
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All Weekly Division21Sports Section or MagazineThirdCharleston City PaperStaffCooper River Bridge Run: Official Fun Guide
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All Daily Division22Feature Section or MagazineFirstThe Sumter ItemJanel Strieter, Kayla Green and Item StaffWelcome to Shaw & Sumter
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All Daily Division22Feature Section or MagazineSecondAiken StandardLauren A. HaleyDiscover Aiken
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All Daily Division22Feature Section or MagazineThirdThe Sumter ItemJanel Strieter and Item StaffAll About Sumter
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All Weekly Division22Feature Section or MagazineFirstGreenville JournalStaffAtHome's 20th anniversary issue
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All Weekly Division22Feature Section or MagazineSecondLexington County ChronicleCary Howard and StaffLakeside Fall 2023
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All Weekly Division22Feature Section or MagazineThirdThe Post and Courier Columbia/Free TimesStaffFree Times Oct. 18, 2023: The Pride Issue
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Open Division23Mixed Media IllustrationFirstThe StateRachel HandleyForever Chemicals' Effect on the Human Body
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Open Division23Mixed Media IllustrationSecondGreenville JournalLaura AllshouseCostly Care
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Open Division23Mixed Media IllustrationThirdCharleston City PaperScott SuchyCBD Kit