FOIA Request to Caldwell County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Caldwell County, North Carolina, seeking access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain records that detail the names of vendors paid by the county, along with the dates and amounts of payments made. Additionally, descriptions of the goods or services purchased are also requested.
The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and expect all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released.
Old North News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, they assert their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. They have requested a fee waiver as media professionals under this context.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of 739 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Caldwell County school districts, 132 (17.9%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
