FOIA Request to Town of Fallston regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Fallston, North Carolina, by Old North News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the town’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The records requested include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. It is specified that the request is limited to existing records and does not necessitate creating new documents. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for the specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Old North News has emphasized its role as a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, they seek a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public.
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.
