FOIA Request to Town Of Fair Bluff regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by South North Carolina News to the Town Of Fair Bluff, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, is aimed at obtaining copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request specifies that the records should include details such as the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This information is sought under the North Carolina Public Records Law for the purpose of gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public.
The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver citing their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
South North Carolina News 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 Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
