Tracy Story
Candidate for Sheriff, Halifax County
Background
- Occupation
- Businessman
- Campaign website
- storyforsheriff.com
A businessman with more than 30 years of executive experience who runs The Rewritten Story Foundation, a nonprofit; he does not have a law enforcement background.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to prioritize solving unsolved cases
ReportSheriff candidates outline priorities, experience at Lake Gaston forumNews coverage · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · Sep 7, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“I want to see these unsolved cases solved.”
Supports community watch programs and Crime Stoppers
He also named mental health and substance abuse among his priorities.
ReportSheriff candidates outline priorities, experience at Lake Gaston forumNews coverage · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · Sep 7, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
“Story said some of his priorities include unsolved cases, community watch programs, Crime Stoppers and addressing mental health and substance abuse.”
Public Safety & Crime StrategyCampaign website · Tracy Story for Sheriff · storyforsheriff.com
“We will bring back Community Crime Watch Programs that currently don’t exist.”
Education
Proposes volunteer school resource officers to add school security
He cites the state law (G.S. 162-26) that lets sheriffs appoint volunteer school safety resource officers in addition to paid SROs.
ReportPublic Safety & Crime StrategyCampaign website · Tracy Story for Sheriff · storyforsheriff.com
“Did you know there are statutes that allow a volunteer SRO program in North Carolina?”
Government & transparency
Proposes moving county animal control under the sheriff
He also sets a goal of cutting shelter euthanasia by half in his first year.
ReportPublic Safety & Crime StrategyCampaign website · Tracy Story for Sheriff · storyforsheriff.com
“one of my goals is to join the current Animal Control with the Sheriff’s Office”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Halifax County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Sheriff candidates outline priorities, experience at Lake Gaston forum
News coverage · The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids) · Sep 7, 2026 · rrdailyherald.com
- Public Safety & Crime Strategy
Campaign website · Tracy Story for Sheriff · storyforsheriff.com
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