Primaries are Over, Now What?

Now that the primaries are over, things in Burke County have quieted down. However, the general election is right around the corner, and we want our Vanguard Visionaries to be ready. There are critical races occurring in various governmental agencies, and it’s important that we do our due diligence. People are tired of the glitz and glam campaigns, and we know that votes must be earned by candidates. It’s no secret that we must be informed voters, and we will do our best to bring you the information you need to make informed decisions. Soon, we will release candidate profiles and interviews so that you, the heartbeat of Burke County, know the people vying for your vote. Below are a few of the candidates and the positions they seek:

Burke County Board of Commissioners:

• Jeff Brittain

• Brian Barrier

• Mike Stroud

• Wesley Hendrix

Burke County Board of Education:

• Jamey Wycoff

• Brad Camp

• Jeffrey Reid Beck

• Sonya Rockett

• Sharon Everhart

• Dr. Don Hemstreet

Over the next several months, we will dive into who these candidates are and what their vision is for Burke. Feel free to head over to our "Contact Us" page if you have specific questions you would like answered, or if there are additional questions you have.

Ever vigilant,

Night Ryder

nightryder@vanguardvoicesnc.com