FOIA Request to City of Laurinburg regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Laurinburg. The request sought access to the city’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. Old North News specified that they are seeking existing records only and do not require the creation of new documents.
The news organization emphasized their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through access to public records. They also mentioned eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
