FOIA Request to Wilkes County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A request has been made by High Country Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, to obtain specific records from Wilkes County under the North Carolina Public Records Law. The request, dated February 1, 2026, seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. This request aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is specified that the request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
The High Country Times emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Of 557 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Wilkes County school districts, 106 (19%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
