FOIA Request to Town Of Edenton regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
The Old North News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Town Of Edenton, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request was sent on February 1, 2026, and is focused on obtaining employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes details such as the name and job title of employees, their respective departments or offices, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for this overtime. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. The news organization has also expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
In accordance with North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., the requestor has asked that any denial or withholding of information be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such action. Furthermore, they have requested that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released if any part of the request is denied.
The Old North News identifies itself as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media organizations in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable.
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.
