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Editor’s Note 06/26/24: The submission above has been marked as “Completed”. As written, it is unclear what specific, searchable public records the sender would like to receive, or to what specific entity the request should be sent.
In comparing the request’s Subject with its Message it’s unclear if you’re asking to receive a copy of “the State of North Carolina Judiciary Courts’ W-9″, or a copy of “the Gaston County, NC Board of Commissioners’ W-9”. Also, should this request be addressed to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners (and/or Gaston County Records Officer) specifically, or to the State of North Carolina Judiciary Courts?
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