Alert Top Story More file for municipal races in Burke County Sharon McBrayer Jul 11, 2025 Jul 11, 2025 Updated 15 hrs ago 0 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Several additional candidates have filed for municipal elections in Burke County since Monday’s election filing period opened.Candidate filing for municipal elections ends at noon on Friday, July 18.On Tuesday, incumbent William Allen Spencer filed to run for mayor in Rhodhiss.And on Wednesday, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ council District 4 incumbent Wendy Cato filed for reelection.Adam Greene filed to run for a seat on the Connelly Springs Board of Aldermen. Greene is currently filling an unexpired term.In Valdese, those who have filed are:Mayor: Keith Huffman Ward 1: Shannon RadabaughWard 2: Melinda Zimmerman (appointed to fill unexpired term) People are also reading… State approves new plans for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Ingles Market rebuild; company committed to reopening Subway locations in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ are closed. Reasons for closure, future of stores unknown Manufacturing companies in Burke County looking for workers as unemployment rises Âé¶¹´«Ã½ axe-throwing venue is moving; Current location will become family-friendly arcade Police say owner of 3 Subways in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has until July 17 to pay employees Man dies trying to rappel waterfall in Burke County Âé¶¹´«Ã½ woman killed in Hickory wreck. Police say other driver ran red light, was impaired. Burke County company says Hildebran won't issue permit for train cabin business First day of election filing in Burke County sees six hopefuls ICE raid nabs top-ranking gang member on wanted list, agency says Wreck, tractor trailer fire shut down I-40 westbound lanes in Burke County Burke County school board votes to go back to pen-and-paper instruction when possible Father, daughter teaming up to run sandwich shop in Âé¶¹´«Ã½; expect late summer opening Probe continues into alleged serial killer’s burial site as recent dig comes up empty New Valdese restaurant opens in former Levee Brewery space, with light bites, drinks Ward 3: Rexanna Lowman (incumbent)The filing fees are: $12 for mayor and $10 for council In Drexel, those who have filed are:Mayor: Dennis Anthony (incumbent)Alderman (unexpired): Jennifer YountThe mayor, an unexpired council seat and two other council seats are up for election in Drexel.The filing fees are: $10 for mayor, $5 for aldermen In Glen Alpine, the mayor and three council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee: $5In Morganton, the District 3 and District 4 seats are up for election. The filing fee is $25.In Connelly Springs, the mayoral and three alderman seats are up for election. The filing fee: $5 In Rhodhiss, the mayoral and two council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee: $5Only voters who live in the town limits of these municipalities can file and vote.The towns of Hildebran and Rutherford College hold their elections in even years. For more information on filing or this year’s election, call the Burke County Board of Elections at 828-764-9010. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Sharon McBrayer Reporter Author email Follow Sharon McBrayer Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular First day of election filing in Burke County sees six hopefuls Municipal election filing in Burke County started at 8 a.m. on Monday and ends at noon on Friday, July 18. Election filing for Burke County towns, city of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to start in early July Mayoral seats are up for election in Valdese, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Connelly Springs and Rhodhiss. Watch Now: Related Video Grok 4 Launch Prompts Scrutiny as Users Note It References Elon Musk’s Views on Controversial Topics Trump And Noem Consider Cutting FEMA’s Role As Texas Flood Death Toll Nears 120 Trump And Noem Consider Cutting FEMA’s Role As Texas Flood Death Toll Nears 120 A Texas family clung to life on their roof during terrifying July 4th flooding AP A Texas family clung to life on their roof during terrifying July 4th flooding Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting Aug. 1 Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting Aug. 1
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First day of election filing in Burke County sees six hopefuls Municipal election filing in Burke County started at 8 a.m. on Monday and ends at noon on Friday, July 18.
Election filing for Burke County towns, city of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to start in early July Mayoral seats are up for election in Valdese, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Connelly Springs and Rhodhiss.
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