FOIA Request to Hertford County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A request for information under the North Carolina Public Records Law was sent to Hertford County by Old North News. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. Specifically, Old North News is asking for records that include the names of vendors paid by the county, the dates and amounts of these payments, and descriptions of the goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. In case any part of this request is denied, Old North News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. The media organization prefers to receive these records in electronic format if available.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
In related news from Hertford County school districts, out of 181 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in the 2022-23 school year, nine students (5%) 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.
