FOIA Request to Hyde County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
On January 15, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Hyde County, North Carolina. The request was made by the Outer Banks Times, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request sought access to specific records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The requested records pertain to vendor payment registers maintained by Hyde County for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The records should 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. The Outer Banks Times emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
In addition to seeking these records in electronic format, the requester also highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. This is based on their involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Of note is that only four out of thirty-three senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Hyde County school districts were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year. This statistic underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in local governance.
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.
