FOIA Request to Yadkin County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Yadkin County, North Carolina, by Old North News. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. Old North News emphasizes that these records are crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in governmental affairs.
Old North News has also requested a fee waiver for this information due to their status as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
