Editorial Policy

Last updated November 13th, 2026.

As the publisher and editor of North State Now, I am responsible for the coverage published here. These standards guide how I report information and respond when something needs a closer look.

Accuracy and sourcing

I aim to publish accurate, useful local information and attribute facts and claims to their sources. Coverage may draw on public records, official agency announcements, interviews, event organizers and community submissions. Information supplied by an agency or an individual is attributed so readers can understand where it came from.

I distinguish confirmed facts from allegations, preliminary reports and information that has not been independently confirmed. A claim from a source is not automatically an established fact. When relevant information is unavailable or uncertain, I aim to make that limitation clear.

Developing stories and updates

Early information can change as agencies, witnesses and other sources provide additional details. I identify preliminary information as such and update developing coverage as reliable information becomes available. A developing report should not be read as a final account.

Corrections

If you believe a story contains an error, email [email protected] with the story title or link, the information you believe is incorrect and any supporting material.

I review correction requests and check the information against the available source material. When a published story needs a meaningful factual correction, I correct the story and add a dated note explaining what changed. Minor spelling, punctuation or formatting fixes may be made without a correction note.

New information that advances a story may be identified as an update. If an earlier factual statement was wrong, I identify the change as a correction.

Fairness and context

I aim to present relevant context, attribute accusations and distinguish allegations from findings. When covering arrests or criminal charges, I do not present an accusation as proof of guilt. I consider relevant responses and additional information submitted by people or organizations mentioned in coverage.

News, opinion and advertising

Opinion or commentary is identified so readers can distinguish it from news reporting. Paid advertisements and sponsored content are clearly labeled as “Advertisement” or “Sponsored” and visually separated from editorial coverage.

Advertising does not determine editorial coverage. Purchasing advertising does not guarantee a news story, favorable treatment or the removal of accurate reporting. Editorial decisions remain my responsibility.

Reader feedback and submissions

I welcome local story ideas, questions, event details and concerns about coverage through Contact North State Now. Submitting information does not guarantee publication. I may edit submissions for clarity, length and relevance and seek supporting information before publication.

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