FOIA Request to Brunswick County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Brunswick County on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester emphasizes that this inquiry aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public and does not require the creation of new documents. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, Old North News asks for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Old North News identifies itself as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency, it has requested a fee waiver, citing its status as a member of the media.
The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of note within Brunswick County’s educational sector, during the 2022-23 school year, only 22.9% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college.
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.
