Reporters rarely agree to let you see their story, but many will allow you to review details or quotes for accuracy. It's okay to ask when the story will run, but don't expect to always get the answer. Most reporters simply don't know when the story will run because the decision is made by their editors. News Services can often find out for you, if the story has been scheduled for a later time. We can also obtain videos or clippings on request.
Newspapers routinely run corrections, but they try to avoid it.
If the mistake is very minor, it's probably best let it go rather than risk bringing more attention to the error. Serious mistakes, misconceptions and unbalanced stories should be brought to the reporter's attention. If the reporter is not responsive, the problem should be taken up with the reporter's editor. News Services can help in dealing with these problems, and in deciding whether to ask for a formal correction or whether a follow up story, letter to the editor, or other response is appropriate. Public Information Policy NC State has policy that governs the official release of public information to the public and the media.