Our Commitment to Accuracy

Accuracy is the foundation of credible journalism. Charleston Sentinel strives to verify all facts before publication, seek multiple sources for important claims, and provide fair representation of all parties in our coverage. Despite our best efforts, errors occasionally occur. When they do, we take responsibility and act quickly to correct the record.

Types of Corrections

Corrections

A correction is issued when we have published information that is factually inaccurate. This includes errors in names, dates, locations, statistics, quotes, or other verifiable facts. Corrections are appended to the original article with a clear notice explaining what was changed and when.

Clarifications

A clarification is issued when our original reporting was technically accurate but may have been unclear or missing important context that could lead readers to a misunderstanding. Clarifications explain what was added or modified to improve reader comprehension.

Editor's Notes

An editor's note may be added to provide additional context about a story, disclose potential conflicts of interest, or explain significant updates to developing stories. Editor's notes do not necessarily indicate an error occurred.

Retractions

In rare cases where the fundamental premise of a story is found to be false or the story should not have been published, we will issue a full retraction. The article will be removed from publication and replaced with a retraction notice explaining the circumstances.

How We Handle Corrections

1. Investigation: When an error is reported, the responsible editor investigates the claim and reviews the original sourcing.
2. Verification: If the error is confirmed, we determine the appropriate type of correction (correction, clarification, editor's note, or retraction).
3. Publication: The correction is added to the original article with a clear timestamp and explanation. For significant errors, we may publish a separate correction notice.
4. Logging: All corrections are logged on this page for transparency and accountability.
5. Notification: When possible, we notify affected parties that a correction has been made.

Correction Format

Corrections on articles appear in the following format:

Report an Error

If you believe you have found an error in our reporting, please contact us immediately. We take all reports seriously and investigate promptly.

• Email: editor@charlestonsentinel.com
• Contact Form: Submit via our contact page

When reporting an error, please include:

• The article title or URL
• The specific error you identified
• The correct information (with source if available)
• Your contact information for follow-up

Response Time

We aim to acknowledge all correction requests within 24 hours and resolve most corrections within 48 hours. Complex matters requiring additional investigation may take longer, but we will keep you informed of our progress.