FOIA Request to Brunswick County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
On January 15, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Brunswick County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Specifically, the requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
Old North News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes the importance of access to public records as a means to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. As part of their request, Old North News has also sought a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
In related news from Brunswick County school districts, it was reported that out of 868 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year, only 199 students (22.9%) 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.
