Top Story Spotlight First day of election filing in Burke County sees six hopefuls Sharon McBrayer Jul 8, 2025 Jul 8, 2025 Updated 4 hrs ago 0 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sharon McBrayer The first day of election filing saw folks in Valdese and Drexel step up to run for local council seats.Municipal election filing in Burke County started at 8 a.m. on Monday and ends at noon on Friday, July 18.In Valdese, those who filed Monday were:Mayor: Keith HuffmanWard 1: Shannon RadabaughWard 2: Melinda Zimmerman (appointed to fill unexpired term)Ward 3: Rexanna Lowman (incumbent)The filing fees are $12 for mayor and $10 for council. In Drexel, those who filed were:Mayor: Dennis Anthony (incumbent)Alderman (unexpired): Jennifer Yount People are also reading… State approves new plans for Â鶹´«Ã½ Ingles Market rebuild; company committed to reopening Subway locations in Â鶹´«Ã½ are closed. Reasons for closure, future of stores unknown Â鶹´«Ã½ woman killed in Hickory wreck. Police say other driver ran red light, was impaired. Manufacturing companies in Burke County looking for workers as unemployment rises Wreck, tractor trailer fire shut down I-40 westbound lanes in Burke County Father, daughter teaming up to run sandwich shop in Â鶹´«Ã½; expect late summer opening Hickory woman's sentence for murder of stepdaughter Zahra Baker ends this week, but she won't be released Burke County school board votes to go back to pen-and-paper instruction when possible First day of election filing in Burke County sees six hopefuls New Valdese restaurant opens in former Levee Brewery space, with light bites, drinks Hickory Whataburger to open Thursday morning, giving away coupons to first guests This Iredell County student created a tuxedo with 42 rolls of duct tape. It could win him a scholarship. Morganton, Valdese looking at connecting water systems after Hurricane Helene exposed weaknesses Salvation Army store reopening this weekend, and more events coming up in Burke County NC These 4-month-old kittens will be ready to adopt soon at the Burke County animal shelter The mayor, an unexpired council seat and two other council seats are up for election in Drexel.The filing fees are $10 for mayor and $5 for aldermen. In Glen Alpine, the mayor and three council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee is $5.In Â鶹´«Ã½, 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 is $5. In Rhodhiss, the mayoral and two council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee is $5.Only 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 Election filing for Burke County towns, city of Â鶹´«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 'Lord of the Rings' director hopes to bring back New Zealand's moa bird from extinction Tesla Shares Slide 7%, Wiping Out $68B in Value After Musk Unveils 'America Party' Tesla Shares Slide 7%, Wiping Out $68B in Value After Musk Unveils 'America Party' Voices in the distances call out for help as flood waters rush through Kerrville, Texas AP Voices in the distances call out for help as flood waters rush through Kerrville, Texas The TSA just quietly ended one of its most annoying rules The TSA just quietly ended one of its most annoying rules
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Election filing for Burke County towns, city of Â鶹´«Ã½ to start in early July Mayoral seats are up for election in Valdese, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Connelly Springs and Rhodhiss.
