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Statewide hopefuls to speak
By RUTH JENSEN - For the Commonwealth

Thu,06/23/11-6:21PM , 139 Reads
BLACK HAWK — Political speaking and barbecue chicken are Southern traditions, and there will be plenty of both at at Saturday’s “old-fashioned political rally” starting at 2 p.m. at the former Black Hawk School.
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Man charged in fatal shooting
By RUTH JENSEN - For the Commonwealth
Mon,06/20/11-5:59PM , 206 Reads
NORTH CARROLLTON — The chief suspect in a fatal Saturday shooting in Greenwood was arrested Sunday by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department and Greenwood Police.
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Lee, Shook claim seats on board
By RUTH JENSEN - For the Commonwealth

Wed,06/15/11-4:39PM , 143 Reads
CARROLLTON — Voting turnout was big and the results close in Carrollton Tuesday as citizens elected two new aldermen — Allan Lee and Lisa Shook.

There will not be a runoff, and those who garnered the most votes won, according to City Clerk Linda McGregor.
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Voters to fill 2 vacant seats Tuesday
By RUTH JENSEN - For the Commonwealth

Mon,06/13/11-6:02PM , 144 Reads
CARROLLTON — Voters in Carrollton will go to the polls Tuesday in a special election that holds power to shape the small town’s future.

Four candidates are hoping to fill the vacancies left by the resignations of Gary Bankston and Jerry Stanford.
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