FOIA Request to Town of Southern Pines regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Pinehurst Today to the Town of Southern Pines on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to specific public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The requested documents pertain to the city’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The details requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, Pinehurst Today has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The requestor has also indicated that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, they seek a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, Pinehurst Today has requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
The sender is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
