The county may have a less costly option for a digital communications system, but one that will still be subject to scrutiny by commissioners as it comes with a nearly $780,000 price tag.
As James Pierce prepares to step down from his seat on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners, he says he's not stepping away from community service.
rrspin.com sent questions to all Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidates whose names will appear on Tuesday's ballot.
Candidate: J. Rives “Judge” Manning Jr.
Office sought: One of three at-large seats on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners
Current position: Owner of Halifax Farmers Insurance Service
Candidate: Sammy Webb
Office sought: One of three at-large seats on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners
Current position: Attorney
Candidate: Vernon J. Bryant
Office sought: One of three at-large seats on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners
Current position: Retired from the state Department of Public Safety as a community corrections manager
Candidate: James Warren
Office sought: Sheriff of Halifax County
Current position: Retired from Halifax County Sheriff's Office, working as officer with Roanoke Rapids and Scotland Neck
Candidate: Wes Tripp
Office sought: Sheriff of Halifax County
Current position: Sheriff of Halifax County
Candidate: Mark Macon
Office sought: Sheriff of Halifax County
Current position: Weldon police chief