Setting aside deep-seated divisions that have brought county business to a halt, members of the Halifax County Board of Supervisors agreed on a way Monday night to overcome their impasse — by leaving it to county voters to choose a tie-breaking ninth member.

Christopher “Chris” Hudson, a criminal investigator with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and Cluster Springs fire chief, has announced his candidacy for Sheriff in the Nov. 3 general election.

Figures from county’s history brought to life at anniversary event

Superintendent asks supes for 30 percent boost in contribution