FOIA Request to Richmond County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
Old North News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Richmond County, North Carolina, seeking access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. The request was sent on February 1, 2026, under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The request specifically asks for records that include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination. Old North News has requested these records in electronic format if available and has asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in government affairs.
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 through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
In Richmond County school districts, only 10.2% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year. This statistic highlights ongoing educational challenges within the county.
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.
