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Sandhills News has editorial discretion to publish content that aligns with conservative values that strengthens the community and aligns with its perspectives. This policy is designed to maintain editorial integrity and is not intended to discriminate based on any protected class under federal or state law. It reflects our editorial vision, which is protected under the First Amendment. Legal challenges to editorial discretion have consistently upheld the right of publishers to define their own content standards.

Send to editor@sandhills.news

Story Requirements:

200 words.

Sometimes, 250 words will be accepted.

In all forms of journalism, even citizen journalism, stories must be verified.

Send verification, such as a witness statement from an official to verify statements that would be questioned.

For example, if you send a story claiming your child mowed fifty yards over the summer and earned $400, send the names of a few clients and their contact information for verification.

If you send a story claiming the nurse at the hospital provided exceptional service, state examples and a photo and the nurse’s contact information.

If you send a story about your town not fighting hard enough to stop a new business from moving in and changing zoning, include a quote from the town official and the official’s contact information. You must include both sides of the story.

Do not send attachments.

Type into the body of the email.

Send photos in the body of the email.

Include: 1. your county, 2. full legal name, 3. address, 4. phone number, and if you are a minor, have a parent or guardian send their permission with their information. Full name will be listed as author of story.

All accepted submissions will be contacted by the editor for verification either by email or phone.

IN SUBJECT LINE: Story, Name, Date

Example: Story on Needed Fishing Poles for Park Kids, Sam Scales, June 20.

Send your free two-week advertising statement in the SAME email as your story.

The 200-word story in exchange for two weeks of free advertising is not for established, thriving businesses, but for entrepreneurs and newbies.

Limit of one story per month for free two-week advertising.

You may submit other stories without earning free advertising within the month.

We love stories!

Book cover for 'AMAGI' by Stephanie M. Sellers, featuring a dramatic urban scene with a glowing object in the sky and a figure walking down a street. — Golden Storyline Books published the fantasy, Amagi, and it is now available in audio. This book cover was used only because FB flagged the biography of John Adams by David McCullough book cover.

Chapter-by-Chapter – The book publicity place!

ADVERTISE your book for only $25 per month.

Book advertising includes a free brief article. Contact editor@sandhills.news to lock in this low rate, which is good for two years and does not require consecutive months.

Add a professional book review for $60.

Book reviews sell books.

Sandhills News has two educated journalists who provide book reviews.

Roxanna Ray earned a bachelor’s in English from UNC-G with a minor in history. She has more than 20 years of PR experience: five years with Stellarcon and 16 years as the newsletter editor and FB administrator for First Congregational Christian Church. Her work has appeared in Starlog and Cinefantastique magazines as well as local newspapers in Sanford and Greensboro.

Diara J. Townes is a curious storyteller who reads everything from investigative nonfiction to romantic fantasy epics. She holds a BS in marine and environmental science and an MA in engagement journalism.

Restrictions for all submissions:

NO attachments will be opened.

No profanity.

No submissions discussing sex, gender, or alleged crimes. (If there is one of these topics in the book for your review, please submit the review, but do not discuss any of these topics.)

No accusatory submissions. For example, do not send a story about an alleged crime from either the perspective of the alleged perpetrator or victim.

No opinion stories with defamation of character that may lead to slander or libel. For example, do not send a story claiming Mr. J stole your dog collar or that Mrs. J is a mean teacher who gives too much homework. These are opinions, but not terribly newsworthy and not verifiable without extreme research.

No plagiarism.

No AI-generated content.

No links to websites or social media addresses or emails. Type out the website name or social media profile address.

By submitting your story (or book review) and advertising statement, for publication, you agree and understand your words will be verified and edited and may be rejected. Rejections may be due to time efficiency, irrelevant date (too late to advertise the event because editor is overloaded and cannot publish until a few days later), or do not align with editorial priorities.

No personal information will be shared or sold.

SOCIAL MEDIA RULES:

Sandhills News will post some stories on Facebook, X, or Bluesky, or Instagram.

Derogatory speech, including name-calling, threats, and defamation of character will result in deleted comments.

MOTTO: Sandhills News fosters a caring community of hometown goodness and charity.

We reserve the right to reject any submission at our sole discretion.

By submitting, you agree that your content may be published in digital format and you hold the rights to the material you are submitting.