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Breaking News: Core bringing 250 jobs to Grayson

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2013 Grayson County election results

For more coverage on the results of the 2013 election in Grayson County, see next week's edition of The Declaration.

5TH DISTRICT

• Israel D. O'Quinn (R — unopposed) — 3,778 (100%)

GRAYSON TREASURER

• Stephanie H. Brewer (I) — 997 (20.4%)

• Paula D. Carrico (R)) — 540 (11%)

• Robert Kelly Haga (D) — 1,651 (33.8%)

• Raymond L. Hall, Jr. (I) — 863 (17.7%)

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First 2013 candidate forum held

TROUTDALE – The Grange Hall in Grant played host to a full house last Thursday night for the first of three candidate forums in Grayson County leading up to the Nov. 5 election.

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Citizens provide input on county's development plan

693 people responded to the Grayson County Planning Commission's citizen survey, conducted in the spring of 2013. The citizen survey data is part of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan update. The Grayson County Comprehensive Plan will include data, maps, trends, goals and strategies to formulate a long range plan for the county.

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County feeds funds to fight hunger

Grayson County officials visited the Feeding America distribution center last Monday to donate a check from the county for $20,000.

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Belton named chairman, Sutherland vice chairman

Kenneth Belton was named chairman of the Grayson County Board of Supervisors last week, following the passing of former Chairman Mike Maynard.

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Griffith's staff to visit Galax, Independence

Congressman Morgan Griffith’s Ninth District staff will be available at the following locations during the month of August:

August 8, 2013

Grayson County: 10–noon

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Rosenbaum vying for Board of Supervisors Wilson District seat

“We The People Want Change” is the slogan that has been adopted by Glen “Eddie” Rosenbaum, Republican candidate for the Wilson District seat on the Grayson County Board of Supervisors.

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Hall enters race for treasurer

Raymond L. “Pete” Hall Jr. of Independence has announced his candidacy for treasurer of Grayson County.

He will run as an independent.

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Irwin seeks election to Wilson District seat

Kate Irwin of Mouth of Wilson will run for the Wilson District seat on the Grayson County Board of Supervisors in the November election on the Democratic party ticket.

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Whitaker announces candidacy for treasurer

George R. “Dicky” Whitaker has officially announced his candidacy for the position of Grayson County treasurer.

Whitaker said he will run as an Independent. “I feel that the Lord has opened a door up for me to pursue,” he said in a press release.

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