Halifax County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Halifax County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Premier Boulevard Sewer Extension
The county is seeking state revolving fund loans to fix wastewater issues identified in a recent study, and picked Rivers Associates as engineer — pending a DEQ review of a conflict of interest.
Broadband installers damaging county water lines
Fiber crews racing deadlines keep breaking county water lines, and the county usually can't recover repair costs. Commissioners added financial accountability and mandatory pre-construction meetings to the county's state legislative goals.
Wastewater System Capital Plan
The county closed out its wastewater asset assessment grant by approving the ten-year capital improvement plan, which lists priorities like meter infrastructure starting at $1.65 million in FY 2026-27.
Encore Connect broadband expansion bonds
The board approved in principle $25 million in tax-exempt bonds so Encore Connect can add roughly 8,500 more internet addresses in Halifax County. It's not county debt — just a federal tax-code formality that lowers the nonprofit's borrowing cost.
Water fund financial performance concerns
Auditors flagged that the county water fund isn't bringing in enough operating revenue to cover its short-term operating costs — the second straight year. A rate increase may need to be on the table, and staff will follow up with the board.