The Kirkwood Adams Community Center is on the list for early voting sites in the 2020 general election in November.

Halifax County Board of Elections Director Kristin Scott said this morning early voting is scheduled from October 15 through October 31.

The selected locations are the Halifax County Cooperative Extension Agricultural Center Auditorium in Halifax; Kirkwood Adams in Roanoke Rapids; and the Enfield Fire Department substation in the Ringwood area.

Scott said a fifth location could be assigned if the state decides to let local boards of election set their own early voting hours rather than adhering to the current 12-hour regulations.

Roanoke Rapids City Manager Joseph Scherer confirmed this morning he has provided the dates to the parks and recreation department, which oversees the center, for its October calendar.

Scott said that currently the elections are to proceed as they normally do with registered voters coming to their regular precincts to cast ballots. 

The board is looking at personal protective equipment and funding for it for poll workers. Social distancing rules will be in effect.

Soil and Water Conservation Board

The filing period for the Soil and Water Conservation Board is underway and ends at noon on July 6.

Due to COVID-19, the Historic Courthouse is closed to the public. 

Those interested in filing for office may call the Halifax County Board of Elections to schedule an appointment between normal business hours. 

Otherwise, those interested may complete the required forms and mail them with the filing fee to

P.O. Box 101, Halifax NC 27839.

Candidates must be 21 years of age, a United States citizen, registered voter, and reside within the district in which they are seeking office. 

No title, appendage, or appellation indicating rank, status, or position for your name will be printed on the ballot.

A filing fee of $5 will be required. The filing fee may be paid with an individual check or money order, payable to the Halifax County Board of Elections. 

Filing fees cannot be paid by a check from a business.

Candidates wishing to spend or receive funds towards their campaign must have a separate account from their personal checking accounts.

Notices of candidacy received after the deadline will not be accepted. 

Contact the board of elections office at 252-583-4391 for questions.