FOIA Request to Halifax County regarding new or amended contracts for 2024 on January 16, 2026.
On January 16, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Halifax County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to records of all newly executed contracts or amendments entered into by the county between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The specific areas of interest include public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services.
The request emphasizes the preference for receiving these documents in electronic format and specifies that it applies only to existing records. The media organization is seeking signed contracts or amendments executed during the specified time period.
Old North News has highlighted its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to these public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given their role as a media entity, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these documents.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of note, recent data from Halifax County school districts shows that out of 222 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in the 2022-23 school year, only 23 students (10.3%) 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.
