The News & Observer is copyrighted. Reprint permission must be obtained to make copies of articles, photos and graphics from The News & Observer.

The News & Observer does not own the copyright to everything that appears in the newspaper. We do not own the copyright to syndicated comics, columns or wire service articles. For those requests you must contact the syndicate for reprint permission.

Reprint requests MUST be submitted in writing. Requests should include:
   1. Headline and writer, artist or photographer
   2. Date item appeared in The News & Observer
   3. Intended use
   4. Number of reprints you will be making

   5. Your organization, business or publication
   6. A contact name and phone number

Requests can be sent to:
The News & Observer / Reprint Permissions
P.O. Box 191
Raleigh, NC 27602

Fax: (919) 829-8916

If you have any questions about Reprint Permissions, please contact:
Denise Jones
Phone: (919) 829-8918

Please allow 5 working days for reprint permission requests to be processed.

Fees

* Please do not include payment with your request. If permission is granted you will be invoiced

• Schools, teacher handouts, educational workshops - No Charge

• Non-profits, academic publication clubs - $25.00
• Other newspapers, company newsletters, books, magazines - $50.00
• ** Promotional, marketing or advertising purposes - $100.00 + ($10 per 1,000 copies)

All reprints MUST run the article in full and the reprint must include the statement:
Reprinted with permission of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina.

** Promotional use of articles MUST also include the statement: Reproduction does not imply endorsement.

The News & Observer reserves the right to refuse requests to reprint material for any reason or for no reason.

Full Page Reprints

Order a full page color reproduction from any recent News & Observer. These reprints are 11x17, printed on heavy white paper, and make great gifts if your business or someone in your family has been in the newspaper. Cost is $50.00 per page.

For information on full page reprints, contact:
Cindy Hinkle
Phone: (919) 829-4844

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