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A total of five Democrats will run against two Republicans in the Halifax County Board of Commissioners race in the November 4 general election.
A $58 million school improvement bond referendum could be on the November 4 ballot following further deliberation by Halifax County commissioners.
The Halifax County Board of Elections Tuesday night dismissed protests of the May 6 primary lodged by two local residents.
The Halifax County Board of Elections this evening will examine protests filed concerning perceived irregularities in the May 6 primary.
Results of last Tuesday's primary are now official.
Tuesday night's election results, in which two incumbent Halifax County commissioners and one challenger, won in the Democratic primary, should mean an end to talk about school merger and onto talk about how all school systems in the county can be improved.
Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith said he was pleased by results Tuesday night that catapulted him from appointed sheriff to the top law enforcement officer in the county.
In a statement released today, newly elected Judicial District 6 District Valerie Asbell said she was honored and humbled by the decision of voters across Bertie, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton counties.