FOIA Request to Granville County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Granville County on January 15, 2026. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The requested records should include details such as 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 focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions, the organization has requested these records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1. They have expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requestor has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports 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/.
In light of their role as a media professional responsible for disseminating information to the public, Old North News has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Of note within Granville County’s educational context is that out of 439 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in local school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 51 students (11.6%) were considered ready for college.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
