FOIA Request to Caswell County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Caswell County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and asks for the information in electronic format if available.
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 purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that this request does not require the creation of new documents but only seeks existing records.
Old North News has requested a fee waiver for this information, citing its role as a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. 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.
In related news, Caswell County school districts reported that out of 139 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year, only 15 students (10.8%) 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.
