FOIA Request to Yancey County regarding new or amended contracts for 2024 on January 16, 2026.
A request has been made under the North Carolina Public Records Law by High Country Times, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request was sent to Yancey County on January 16, 2026, seeking access to records related to newly executed contracts or amendments within the county for the year 2024.
The specific areas of interest include public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services. The request seeks copies of all signed contracts or amendments executed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. An electronic format is preferred for these documents where possible.
High Country Times emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. Access to such public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given their media status, they have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
Of note, in Yancey County school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 25% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT 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.
