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WSLS 10 news team wins multiple Associated Press awards for reporting

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The WSLS 10 News team was honored to take home multiple awards Saturday afternoon at the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters awards for content that aired in 2019.

It was a virtual ceremony this year, and the awards honor the news media in Virginia and West Virginia.

The 10 News team won the following:

  • First Place - Best Team News Coverage - Michael Brown

  • First Place - Best Serious Feature - John Carlin and Paul Eldert for Project Ezekiel

  • First Place - Best News Promo - Marine Manhunt, Michael Brown Arrested

  • First Place - Douglas Southall Freeman Award - Jenna Zibton and Howard Swank for ’30 Days of Hope'

  • Second Place - Continuing Coverage: Missing Marine Manhunt

  • Second Place - Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias - John Appicello, Brooke Leonard, Eric Johnson

  • Second Place - Best Newscast