Hughes to challenge Wright’s seat

WILMINGTON — A woman who left Wilmington City Council in 2003 is making another run for political office. This time, to take Rep. Thomas Wright’s seat.

Sandra Spaulding Hughes is running for the House of Representatives, 18th district. She filed at the Board of Elections this afternoon.

Both political activist Hollis Briggs and attorney Thom Goolsby have said they plan to run as well.

Also today, New Hanover County Commissioner Nancy Pritchett filed for re-election.