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Deadline is 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10 days prior to Sunday publication
- Annoucements received after 3:00 p.m. will publish the following Sunday
- Holiday deadlines are at least 2 business days prior to normal deadlines.
- To proof your announcement, you may come by our office of we will fax, or email a proof to you . If you choose not to proof your announcment it will be considered approved, will run, and be charged the appropriate rate.
- There will be a $25.00 administrative fee for cancelation of an announcment.
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Writing an announcement
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Policies:
- It is the policy of The News & Observer to spell out most words including titles, states, and schools.
- It is not necessary to use North Carolina with the cities included within the state. Cities outside of North Carolina will include the appropriate state.
- Heading information is included on all announcements. This includes photographer, studio name, person or persons appearing in the photo and the couple’s names.
- Photos by professional studios are copyrighted and you are required by law to give the photographer or photo studio credit in published announcements. Please include photo bylines
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for announcements set by the N&O staff. Announcements cannot be canceled after the final deadline.
- The News & Observer reserves the right to revise, edit or reject any or all copy and photographs.
Contact us:
Special Occasions Department:
Gwen White, Representative
919-836-2800
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Email:
specialo@newsobserver.com
