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Displaying items by tag: election2018

As the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Thursday agreed conditionally to extend the deadline for 44 boards of election across the eastern part of the state to turn in documents requested in a federal subpoena, United States Congressman G.K. Butterfield and other Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation into the matter.

Ophelia Gould-Faison released a statement today on her intention to run for Halifax County commissioner as a write-in candidate.

Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:18

Local elections and fairness principles

The questions we planned to ask were to be earnest.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 13 June 2018 12:48

Silver opts to discontinue run for sheriff

Jimmie Silver announced on his Facebook page today he will not continue a possible run for sheriff of Halifax County.

Jimmie Silver, who plans to run against incumbent Wes Tripp for Halifax County sheriff as an unaffiliated candidate in November, has received enough signatures his petition can be certified.

With the results of the May 8 primary certified today, the Halifax County Board of Elections will begin Monday researching signatures on a petition submitted by Jimmie Silver to run for sheriff as an independent in the November 6 general election.

Friday, 11 May 2018 14:15

Sykes addresses Manning comments

Let me begin by thanking all of the individuals that supported me for this public office of County Commissioner.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 11 May 2018 06:13

McCollum responds to Manning comments

I’m going to get straight to the point and not beat around the bush.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 10 May 2018 12:03

Black caucus not going away

On behalf of the Halifax County Black Caucus (HCBC) executive board and membership, I want to express our appreciation for the support and participation in the local 2018 Primary Election by voters.

Published in Opinion
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