The candidate filing deadline for a place on the general election ballot in May ended last week across the state with local candidates filing for positions open in Young County. The filing period for political subdivision seats up for election in May was open from Wednesday, Jan. 17 through Friday, Feb. 16. The election will take place Saturday, May 4 at polling locations around Young County. Early voting in the election will run from Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30. The last day to register to vote in the election will be Thursday, April 4.
The filing period in Young County opens tomorrow for political subdivision seats up for election in May. City council and school board positions in Graham, Olney and Newcastle are up for election with applications available at each individual entity. The filing period opened Wednesday, Jan. 17 across the state. Applications to file can be submitted to local political subdivisions through Friday, Feb. 16. The election will take place Saturday, May 4 at polling locations around Young County.
As 2023 has come and gone and we are venturing into the new year, The Graham Leader is taking a look back at the local news that happened during the past 12 months.January • Young County Judge Win Graham was sworn into office Sunday, Jan. 1 succeeding former Young County Judge John Bullock, who retired after holding the position since 2011. Graham said as he began his first term in office, he was thankful for the support he received.
The filing period in Young County opens in two weeks for political subdivision seats up for election in May. City council and school board positions in Graham, Olney and Newcastle are up for election with applications available at each individual entity. Applications to file can be submitted to local political subdivisions from Wednesday, Jan. 17 through Friday, Feb. 16. The election will take place Saturday, May 4 at polling locations around Young County.
The Graham Regional Medical Center Board of Directors were given an update last week on the construction process for a new surgery center and hospital renovations. The board will begin receiving monthly updates on the progress and budget of the construction projects. In June, GRMC CEO Shane Kernell spoke to the board and said the construction is estimated to be completed by spring 2025. The board chose Teinert Construction as the construction company for the project Wednesday, May 10, with a bid of $4,924,000 and allotted time of 300 days to complete the project.