Dear readers, like many of you, the Coastal Courier news staff is looking forward to spending time with family and friends during this holiday season. But, we are also committed to serving you, our loyal readers, even at Christmas and New Year’s. 

To accomplish this, we plan to go to press early to ensure the Courier runs as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 26, and Wednesday, Jan. 2., 2019.

Therefore, story and photo submissions, calendar items and obituaries should be sent to editor@coastalcourier.com by noon Thursday, Dec. 20, for both the Saturday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 26, newspapers; and by noon Thursday, Dec. 27, for both the Saturday, Dec. 29, and Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, newspapers.

We appreciate your consideration and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.