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2019 S.C. PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS CONTEST RESULTS
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Open Division1Judson Chapman AwardFirstThe Post and CourierTony BartelmeA 60-foot trash pile sits in a SC recycle center. Neighbors call it a rancid health hazard.
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Open Division1Judson Chapman AwardSecondThe Post and CourierThad Moore and Colin DemarestLethal Legacy: Why SC is likely stuck with a stockpile of the nation’s most dangerous nuclear materials
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Open Division1Judson Chapman AwardThirdMyrtle Beach HeraldChristian BoschultJustice dismissed: Why the most serious crimes in Atlantic Beach are rarely prosecuted
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Open Division2CartoonFirstAiken StandardAl GoodwynNorth Augusta Yellow Jackets; SC General Assembly Priority; SC Nuclear Waste
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Open Division2CartoonSecondIndex-JournalMike BeckomPelosi/impeachment; Mueller report; Public opinion
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Open Division2CartoonThirdCharleston City PaperSteve StegelinTrumpty Dumpty; A camp by any other name; Ariel view
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Open Division3IllustrationFirstThe Post and CourierBrandon LockettHow firefighting foam affects drinking water
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Open Division3IllustrationSecondThe Lancaster NewsAthena RedmondTale of the makeshift manger
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Open Division4Informational GraphicFirstThe Fort Jackson LeaderWallace McBrideTrick or Treat
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Open Division4Informational GraphicSecondThe Lancaster NewsAthena RedmondDestination downtown
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Open Division4Informational GraphicThirdThe Post and CourierChad DunbarMassive plutonium stockpile
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Open Division5InnovationFirstThe Post and CourierStaffHurricane Wire
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Open Division5InnovationSecondThe Sumter ItemJ. Scott Sewell and The Item SportsOvertimeSC.com
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Open Division5InnovationThirdThe Greenville NewsDave HenniganGreenville Storytellers Project
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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 Daily Division7Jay Bender Award for Assertive JournalismHonorable MentionNot 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 Weekly Division7Jay Bender Award for Assertive JournalismSecondNot 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 YearFirstNot announced until Annual Meeting
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All Daily Division10Editorial or Column in Support of FOI Open Government IssuesFirstThe Island PacketLiz FarrellOver and again, Beaufort Co. school board’s secrecy only makes things messier
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All Daily Division10Editorial or Column in Support of FOI Open Government IssuesSecondThe Post and CourierCindi Ross ScoppeSecrecy increased racial animosity, turmoil in Aiken schools
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All Daily Division10Editorial or Column in Support of FOI Open Government IssuesThirdIndex-JournalRichard WhitingPublic information called that for good reason
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All Weekly Division10Editorial or Column in Support of FOI Open Government IssuesFirstThe News & ReporterTravis JenkinsBeyond the law
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All Weekly Division10Editorial or Column in Support of FOI Open Government IssuesSecondThe Lancaster NewsBrian MeltonWhen will all the nonsense cease in Heath Springs?
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All Weekly Division10Editorial or Column in Support of FOI Open Government IssuesThirdPageland Progressive-JournalDon WorthingtonWhat happens when no one speaks up?
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All Daily Division11Editorial WritingFirstThe Post and CourierCindi Ross ScoppeConspiracy theorists shouldn’t get SC blessing to endanger the rest of us; Shine sunlight on secret campaign spending; SC builds better planes and cars. Why don’t we build better kids?
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All Daily Division11Editorial WritingSecondThe Island PacketDavid LauderdaleHilton Head principal sex in the school case demands clarity from superintendent; No! It’s his job. Hilton Head mayor deserves no extra pay for Hurricane Dorian; Fight against toxic trash mountain burning in Okatie has only just begun
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All Daily Division11Editorial WritingThirdIndex-JournalRichard WhitingCaps and gowns over…; Travis Greene's an antagonist…; Why shoot the messenger...
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All Weekly Division11Editorial WritingFirstThe Lancaster NewsBrian MeltonLinda Blackmon in charge? Inhale...exhale; Mayors don't get to control which stories reporters write; Heath Springs, please get your act together
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All Weekly Division11Editorial WritingSecondThe News & ReporterTravis JenkinsMake them pay; "In the public interest"; Serving the public
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All Weekly Division11Editorial WritingThirdThe Dillon HeraldBetsy FinkleaThe Wisdom of Solomon; Sending A Message; What Have They Done Now?
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Open Division12Election Political CoverageFirstThe Island PacketStaffBeaufort County School Board referendum
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Open Division12Election Political CoverageSecondFree TimesChris TrainorTwo Challengers Come After McDowell's District 2 Columbia Council Seat; After Tumultuous Second Term, Baddourah Tries to Hold On in Columbia Council District 3; Transfer Portal: Water Fund Issue Bubbles Up in At-Large Race; Rickenmann endorses challenger Middleton in at-large Columbia council race; Columbia Set to Use New Voting System, Candidates Nervous
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Open Division12Election Political CoverageThirdThe Times and DemocratBradley Harris and StaffPopular place for presidential hopefuls
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All Daily Division13ObituaryFirstThe Island PacketWade LivingstonHilton Head woman was a famous twin model, but her art is what she’s remembered for
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All Daily Division13ObituarySecondIndependent MailNikie MayoHe lived in a crumbling home without water or power before he was run over by a garbage truck
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All Daily Division13ObituaryThirdThe Post and CourierHanna RaskinLouis Osteen’s friends and former colleagues remember chef as caring man and terrific cook
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All Weekly Division13ObituaryFirstThe Lancaster NewsGregory A. SummersA remarkable life of fortitude, honor
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All Weekly Division13ObituarySecondFree TimesJordan LawrenceDeceased Local Musician Aaron Graves Leaves Behind Legacy of Community
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All Weekly Division13ObituaryThirdCharleston City PaperSam SpenceSally Newman, founder of Charleston Legal Access, has died from cancer at age 36
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Open Division14Review PortfolioFirstThe Post and CourierHanna RaskinReview: Tradd’s in Charleston fancies itself a den of luxury, but food is poor at best; Review: Malagon serves marvelous food to those allowed into downtown Charleston restaurant; Review: Our critic found the 3 best mac-and-cheeses in Charleston area restaurants
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Open Division14Review PortfolioSecondThe Post and CourierMaura HoganReview: Charleston Symphony and artist Mary Whyte celebrate America, one veteran at a time; Review: On Sullivan’s Island, ‘Osceola’s Muse’ reaches for the moon; Review: African-powered Harambee Dance Company triumphantly comes home to James Island
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Open Division14Review PortfolioThirdFree TimesAugust KrickelMoving Performances, Creative Set Design Elevate Trustus’ Curious Incident; Youth-Led Production of Matilda the Musical Is Dark, But Not Too Dark; Workshop’s Production of Jake’s Women Embraces Simon’s Meta Leanings
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Open Division15Health Beat ReportingFirstThe StateAvery WilksSC Mental Health patient suffocated by hospital staffers who failed to follow training; SC mom went to a Columbia hospital to give birth to a son. She came home nearly brain dead; SC doctors rake in millions on the side from drug companies. Is that problematic?
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Open Division15Health Beat ReportingSecondThe Post and CourierLauren Sausser6-year-old Summerville girl needs a kidney but can’t get a spot on the transplant list; 50 years after Roper Hospital was forced to admit black patients, a black CEO is in charge; As MUSC works to rebuild SC’s only heart transplant program, Army vet dies after surgery
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Open Division15Health Beat ReportingThirdThe Greenville NewsLiv Osby
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Open Division16Faith Beat ReportingFirstIndex-JournalSt. Claire Donaghy2 churches, 1 service; Work to be done; Raising their voices and perhaps a beer
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Open Division16Faith Beat ReportingSecondDaniel Island NewsElizabeth BushDI knitting project weaves fellowship & philanthropy; Sacred spaces (Grove Cemetery); St. Clare of Assisi celebrates 5 years
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Open Division16Faith Beat ReportingThirdThe News & ReporterBrian GarnerThen and now at Old Zion AME History Site; The face of faith; 'Word Rally' brings message of hope to Chester
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All Daily Division17Sports Beat ReportingFirstThe Post and CourierDavid CloningerUniversity of South Carolina athletics
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All Daily Division17Sports Beat ReportingSecondThe Greenville NewsScott KeepferC.J. Spiller opened the floodgates for Clemson football's Top 20 recruitment; From California to Clemson: Dabo Swinney Football Camp drawing players from far and wide; Quarterbacks hold key to Clemson football's recent success, future promise
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All Daily Division17Sports Beat ReportingThirdThe Island PacketStephen FastenauGame between Beaufort County football rivals postponed due to threat of violence; A once popular Beaufort Co. golf course is overgrown and closed. Will it come back?; It’s DJ after 3: SC native, world’s top golfer atop leaderboard at RBC Heritage
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All Weekly Division17Sports Beat ReportingFirstMyrtle Beach HeraldIan GuerinFamily: School district gave no answers about why Myrtle Beach wideout deemed ineligible for season; Is there a payoff for making the playoffs? How the postseason format for baseball and softball is costing Horry County teams time and money; Horry County football is getting better, and the numbers prove it
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All Weekly Division17Sports Beat ReportingSecondCoastal ObserverChris SokoloskiThe elite fish; The endless season; Friday's brighter lights
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All Weekly Division17Sports Beat ReportingThirdThe Lancaster NewsRobert Howey
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All Daily Division18News Headline WritingFirstThe StateNoah Feit‘Big black dot’ turns out to be turtle hurtling toward SC driver’s windshield; Jumping fish lead SC fishermen to rare catch — $1 million of cocaine, Coast Guard says; Woman in speeding car gives birth to Atom Bomb, then gets arrested, NC police say
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All Daily Division18News Headline WritingSecondThe Post and CourierBeth HarrisonLast rights; Improving traffic in a roundabout way; Monumental divide on Civil War symbols
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All Daily Division18News Headline WritingThirdThe Times and DemocratMartha Rose BrownMOOOVE OVER!; Somewhere to crash; Ghostbusted! 2 arrested
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All Weekly Division18News Headline WritingFirstThe News, KingstreeMichaele DukeWoman feeding feral felines feels fleeced; Learning about fire safety is a piece of cake, or in this case, a piece of pizza; Don’t dump on me!
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All Weekly Division18News Headline WritingSecondThe Lancaster NewsBrian MeltonDesperate moment on a smoky roadside; Abandoned, emaciated, inching his way back; Cleaners set fires, vamoose varmints, burn down house
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All Weekly Division18News Headline WritingThirdThe Gaffney LedgerCody SossamonMurder by cell phone; No good deed goes unpunished; 'I'll have a beer and a joint with that order'
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Open Division19Feature Headline WritingFirstThe Island PacketLisa WilsonIf you see horseshoe crabs having sex on Hilton Head, take a picture. Yes, seriously; Build a brrrr: Hilton Head snow cone shop doubles as Lego sculpture gallery; This Beaufort woman isn’t afraid of getting muddy. And she’ll prove it on TV Thursday
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Open Division19Feature Headline WritingSecondThe Post and CourierBeth HarrisonTiny sandwiches, nerves of steel; The original slow food; When truth walks the plank
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Open Division19Feature Headline WritingThirdThe StateJeff WilkinsonLeroy the pot-bellied pig runs hog wild at elementary school, ends up in ‘jail’; Here’s the scoop on former Gamecock basketball star’s boozy ice cream business; ‘Meet me at the Rocket’? It’s ... not a rocket: The truth behind SC State Fair icon
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Open Division20Sports Headline WritingFirstThe Post and CourierDave HaleKeys, title and car: Madison Keys claims Volvo Car Open championship - and a new S60; Bear necessities: Rays rally on Teddy Bear Toss night, which benefits needy children; 15 and Oh, yeah! Clemson knocks off Alabama, caps perfect season with third national title
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Open Division20Sports Headline WritingSecondThe Times and DemocratChris ClarkA 10-spot in the 1st, a series for the birds; Greene lighted to pitch late for Braves; Masterful again
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Open Division20Sports Headline WritingThirdIndex-JournalGreg K. DealA whole Latta history; The Hite of success; Way Tua much for USC
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All Daily Division21News Section or Special EditionFirstMorning NewsStaffMoving Forward | Progress 2019
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All Daily Division21News Section or Special EditionSecondThe Post and CourierJohn McDermott, Chad Dunbar and Business StaffProgress Edition, 2019
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All Daily Division21News Section or Special EditionThirdThe Greenville NewsStaffDestination Greenville
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All Weekly Division21News Section or Special EditionFirstThe Lancaster NewsStaffHonoring Veterans
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All Weekly Division21News Section or Special EditionSecondThe Gaffney LedgerStaffThe Gaffney Ledger Celebrating 125 Years
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All Weekly Division21News Section or Special EditionThirdDaniel Island NewsSuzanne Detar, Elizabeth Horton and Pamela BrownsteinElection Guide
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All Daily Division22Sports Section or MagazineFirstThe Island PacketStaffHeritage Golf Tournament special section
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All Daily Division22Sports Section or MagazineSecondHerald-JournalStaffInspiration Points: Prep Football 2019
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All Daily Division22Sports Section or MagazineThirdMorning NewsStaffMonday, Sept. 2, 2019 Southern 500
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All Weekly Division22Sports Section or MagazineFirstMyrtle Beach HeraldStaffThe Ultimate Contenders
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All Weekly Division22Sports Section or MagazineSecondDaniel Island NewsStaffVolvo Car Open - Expect the Unexpected
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All Weekly Division22Sports Section or MagazineThirdThe Voice of Fairfield CountyStaffFall Sports Preview
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Open Division23Lifestyle Feature Section or Special EditionFirstHerald-JournalStaffMarching Madness 2019
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Open Division23Lifestyle Feature Section or Special EditionSecondAiken StandardStaffYoung Professionals 2 Follow 2019
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Open Division23Lifestyle Feature Section or Special EditionThirdThe People-SentinelJonathan Vickery2019 Graduation Section
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Open Division24Entertainment SectionFirstMorning NewsJustin Johnson, Traci Bridges, Rebecca Cross, Joshua Lloyd and Dianne Poston OwensPlaylist, September + October 2019
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Open Division24Entertainment SectionSecondAiken StandardStaffYour 2019 Guide to Summer Fun in Aiken County
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Open Division24Entertainment SectionThirdThe Lancaster NewsStaffTLN Weekend
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All Daily Division25Feature MagazineFirstThe Post and CourierStephanie Harvin, Angie Blackburn and Krena LanhamMy Charleston Magazine 2019
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All Daily Division25Feature MagazineSecondAiken StandardStaffYour Guide to Aiken's Triple Crown 2019
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All Daily Division25Feature MagazineThirdHerald-JournalStaffWinter 2019
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All Weekly Division25Feature MagazineFirstGreenville JournalStaffTOWN - Our 100th Issue, July 2019
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All Weekly Division25Feature MagazineSecondLexington County Chronicle & The Dispatch NewsStaffExplore Lexington County
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All Weekly Division25Feature MagazineThirdGreenville JournalLynn Greenlaw, Stephanie Burnette and Lina LeGareatHome Magazine Winter 2018
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Open Division26Mixed Media IllustrationFirstThe Post and CourierChad DunbarMade in SC