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County commission candidates for all races — Barry Vandiver, Shan Ash, Chris Dorsey, Craig Bryant, Terry Goodger and Travis Turner — wait to provide their opening statements at the White County Republican Party forum held Thursday, April 18. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Primary early voting starts next week

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Anyone ready to vote may do so in person starting Monday. Advanced in-person voting for the General Primary Election is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The hiring process is changing in White County Schools.

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Schools change coach interview procedure

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The hiring process is changing in White County Schools. The White County Board of Education directed procedural changes quickly after learning more about the hiring process for coaches at their meeting Tuesday morning.

The new wastewater treatment plant planned for Cleveland is flowing with funding, thanks to a grant the city was awarded Tuesday.

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Cleveland gets $17.9 million

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The new wastewater treatment plant planned for Cleveland is flowing with funding, thanks to a grant the city was awarded Tuesday. U.S.

Chris Dorsey

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Growing up, Chris Dorsey wanted to get away from White County. He said it’s a big reason why he joined the Army. In those four years he was gone, he fell in love with where he grew up.

Travis Turner

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Travis Turner has always felt a desire to serve White County. He and his family have lived in the area for generations, which he’s described as a “blessing”.

Election 2024

2024 Voter Guide

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Friday, April 19, 2024

The General Primary Election is May 21, with advanced voting starting April 29. As the General Primary Election approaches, the White County News is providing candidate profiles for each contested race.

Shan Ash

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News After a few years away, Roy "Shan" Ash is looking to get back into local government. Ash is running for the White County Board of Commissioners, seeking election as the commissioner of District One.

Terry Goodger

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Terry Goodger first ran for the White County Board of Commissioners back in 2010. 14 years and 3 terms later, he wants to do it again. “My passion for this is one of the things that drove me to seek re-election,” Goodger said.

Barry Vandiver

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Barry Vandiver has always liked fixing things. When he sold his lumber sawmill in 2018, the first thing he did was restore his old Toyota pickup truck. Shortly after, he started tuning up his friends’ cars, which quickly became a hobby.

Craig Bryant

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Friday, April 19, 2024

by Eric Tiongson White County News Craig Bryant never thought he would work in government. He came to White County in 1997 from Smyrna, with plans to run a car wash. By 2002, he was elected to the Board of Commissioners, thanks to an urge to help people.