FOIA Request to Perquimans County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records was submitted by Old North News to Perquimans County, North Carolina, under the North Carolina Public Records Law. The request seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination without requiring the creation of new documents.
Old North News has emphasized its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, Old North News has requested a fee waiver based on its media status.
In related news from Perquimans County school districts, only 20.4% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
