A second challenger has entered the Halifax County Board of Commissioners race, according to the latest list from the board of elections.
James Edward Mills of Scotland Neck filed today, making him the second challenger after Terry Buffaloe of Roanoke Rapids filed last week for a seat on the county board.
Mills and Buffaloe are challenging incumbents Vernon Bryant, Rives Manning and Patrick Qualls.
On Tuesday, incumbent Susie Lynch Evans filed to retain her seat on the Halifax County School Board.
Incumbent school board member Joyce Lashley has yet to file.
Current board chair Claude Cooper filed last week.
The filing period for the May 8 primary ends February 28 at noon.