The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft and damage of campaign signs put out by sheriff's candidate Brenda Burnette.
There are now five candidates running for three at-large Halifax County Board of Commissioner seats.
Another candidate entered his name into the ring for the Halifax County Board of Commissioners race.
The following is the updated list of those who have filed to run for various offices in the May 6 primary:
State Representative Michael Wray today announced his re-election campaign to serve a sixth term in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 27 comprising Halifax and Northampton Counties.
Incumbent Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp announced today he will file to run as a candidate for sheriff in the May 6 Democratic Primary.
Incumbent Halifax County Commissioner Vernon Bryant this evening announced his intention to file for his at-large seat in the May 6 Democratic Primary.
Incumbent Halifax County Commissioner Rives Manning today announced his intent to file and run for re-election in the May 6 Democratic primary.
A longtime Northampton County law enforcement officer has announced her intention to run for sheriff.
Since December, 20 Republican voters in Halifax County have switched their party affiliation to either Democrat or unaffiliated to be eligible to vote in the May 6 Democratic Primary, which features several hotly contested races.