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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