The election is over and the votes have been counted. The candidates worked extremely hard over the campaign period and presented their issues and conducted themselves admirably. Thanks, also, is given to all the supporters who worked hard for the candidates. Congratulations to Senator Phillip Puckett, Gerald Arrington Commonwealth’s Attorney and Bill Keene County Treasurer. Congratulations also go out to Trey Adkins Knox district supervisor, Carroll Branham North Grundy district supervisor, William P. Harris Hurricane district supervisor and Steve O’Quinn Prater district supervisor.

To those that ran a hard fought campaign against great odds and came up short in the votes, we wish you well and your efforts were greatly appreciated. Much success in the future to Vern Presley, Jay Rife, Tim Potter, Frankie Landreth and Berlin Viars.