FOIA Request to Jackson County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Nantahala News to Jackson County, North Carolina, seeking access to vendor payment registers for the year 2024. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and it specifically asks for records in an electronic format that detail the names of vendors paid by the county, the dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
Nantahala News is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested these records to ensure that information about county expenditures is available to the public.
The request also mentions that Nantahala News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This coalition works towards increasing transparency in government actions for the benefit of the American electorate.
In related educational news from Jackson County, it was reported that out of 257 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in local school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 70 students (27.2%) 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.
