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I am writing to request access to public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 132-1 through 132-10) regarding removing Commissioner Bob White’s February 1, 2024,press release from the Currituck County website. Specifically, I am requesting the following records:

1. Any emails, memos, or other correspondence related to the decision to remove Commissioner Bob White’s press release from the Currituck County website.
2. Any internal communications, including meeting minutes or notes, discussing the removal of the press release.
3. Any records indicating who authorized the removal of the press release and the reasons for doing so.
4. Any policies or guidelines governing the removal of content from the Currituck County website, particularly regarding press releases or statements from county commissioners.

I am requesting records from January 1, 2024, to the present date.

If any of the requested records are available in electronic format, please provide them in PDF or another compatible format. If certain records are not accessible electronically, please inform me of the available options for obtaining them.

As a media representative for Blackwater Reports Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit engaged in investigative journalism, I assert that these records are being requested for a valid public interest purpose and are not intended for commercial use.

Please acknowledge receipt of this request within the timeframe required by law and provide an estimated timeline for fulfilling it. If you require any further information or clarification to process this request, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.