FOIA Request to Camden 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 Camden County, 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 records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, 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 request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill journalistic responsibilities that involve holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As part of this effort, Old North News has requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
The requester 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: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of note within Camden County’s educational context is that out of 95 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in local school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 22 students (23.2%) 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.
