State board: Sheriff candidate shouldn't have been sworn in
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (AP) ” Election officials say a local North Carolina sheriff’s candidate shouldn’t have taken office while formal protests in the race are pending.State board spokesman Pat Gannon confirmed Thursday the Columbus County elections board was told this week not to issue a certificate in the race between incumbent Lewis Hatcher and challenger Jody Greene.Results showed Greene ahead by less than 40 votes. Media outlets report the county board dismissed protests and […]
