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Hawes Spencer

Crime & Courts Reporter

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The Daily Progress & Central Virginia Media Group. A Division of BH Media Holdings, Inc., The Roanoke Times, The Free Lance-Star, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Daily Press

Preston's Summary

Hawes Spencer is a crime and courts reporter at The Daily Progress. With a focus on crime and justice, including white-collar crime and various aspects of law enforcement, he brings over three decades of experience in journalism, having previously founded two alternative weekly newspapers in Charlottesville. Spencer's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Roanoke Times and The New York Times, and he is also the author of 'Summer of Hate,' which examines the 2017 violence in Charlottesville.

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Geo Focus

Albemarle, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 66 %
Opinion: 8 %
Data Driven: 8 %
Events: 4 %
Interviews Q&as: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Lawsuits
  • Corporate Fraud
  • Financial Crimes
  • Insider Trading

Pitching Insights

Hawes Spencer's coverage is centered on local crime and legal cases in the Charlottesville area, with a focus on evolving stories and breaking news. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing insights or updates related to ongoing legal cases, particularly those involving high-profile or impactful incidents in the region.

As Hawes' reporting heavily focuses on local crime and legal developments within Virginia specifically around Charlottesville, pitches should be tailored to address these specific areas of interest. If you have expertise or new information related to any of the evolving stories he covers, it could be valuable for his reporting.

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