FOIA Request to Yancey County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by High Country Times to Yancey County, North Carolina, seeking access to the county’s vendor payment register for the previous calendar month. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain records that include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. High Country Times emphasized that the requested records are intended for public interest purposes and do not require the creation of new documents. They also requested a fee waiver due to their role as a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
High Country Times is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
In related news from Yancey County school districts, it was reported that out of 136 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in the 2022-23 school year, only 34 students (25%) were considered ready for college.
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.
