FOIA Request to Town of Wagram regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A request has been made to the Town of Wagram for access to public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request, submitted by South North Carolina News, seeks the town’s existing vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested information includes the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. It also asks for any denied portions to be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for denial, with all reasonably segregable portions released.
South North Carolina News highlights its role in gathering and reporting news as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
