Politics & Government
School Board Candidates Final Forum Held Today
The public is invited to attend the last school board candidate forum tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The last of three forums for candidates of Lexington-Richland 5 will be held tonight at Ballentine Elementary School.
The District 5 Teacher Forum and School Improvement Councils have organized the forums for voters to hear candidates respond to questions submitted by the public.
There are three seats — two in Lexington County and one in Richland County — that six candidates are competing to fill.
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Candidates are:
In Lexington County
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- Jan Hammond(incumbent)
- Jondy Loveless
- Beth Burn Watson (incumbent)
- Ed Yates
In Richland County
- Melissa Cole
- Robert Gantt (incumbent)
Questions can be submitted in writing at the door, prior to the forum.
The forum starts at 6:30 p.m.
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