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Council asks staff to study expanding alcohol allowances and OSE rules for public-property events

Southern Pines Town Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Council directed staff to research outdoor special-event permit (OSE) practices in peer towns, ABC/off-site permit requirements for spirits, and operational checklists (safety, off-duty officers, fees) before deciding whether to allow spirits sales, non-profit restrictions, or expanded locations.

Town staff asked the council for direction on three OSE items: whether to expand allowed beverage types at permitted outdoor events (beyond beer and wine to include spirits), whether to allow for-profit entities (instead of limiting to nonprofits) to receive OSE permits that include alcohol sales, and whether to extend existing Central Business District allowances to other…

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