FOIA Request to Town of Pink Hill regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Pink Hill, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., and focuses on obtaining the city’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include detailed information about payments made by the city. Specifically, Old North News is asking for the names of vendors paid by the city, 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.
Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in government affairs, Old North News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role in gathering and disseminating news to the public. This request aligns with their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
The requester 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 at this link.
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.
