Digital First Media Award

I'm honored to be a part of the team that won a Digital First Media Award for January. Here is what the judges had to say:

The Charleston Daily Mail deftly managed the Elk River contamination, providing all-angles coverage without diluting content. The show-stealer is the artistry of videographer Elaine McMillion in "West Virginia Water Woes, 36 Hour Recap," which is also a testament to the explanatory reporting skills of David Boucher. This video is not just informative — it's striking. I was further impressed by the work of reporters Marcus Constantino and Matt Murphy; a hot shower well-earned by all.

Award announcement here 

Behind the scenes of our coverage here

Congrats to the whole team!

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W.Va. Water Woes Continue

Synopsis: West Virginia stands in a state of emergency after a potentially harmful chemical spilled into a local river and contaminated the water supply. And no one knows how long it will last. More than 100,000 customers in the nine counties receiving water from the 1,500-mile affected network were ordered to stop using their water for almost everything.

I produced this piece for the Charleston Daily Mail on Friday. If you need caught up on what has been happening in West Virginia, during the past 36 hours, take some time to watch the video.

West Virginia Water Woes: 36 Hour Recap from Elaine McMillion Sheldon on Vimeo.

West Virginia Begins To Lift Water Ban from Elaine McMillion Sheldon on Vimeo.