Candidate Forums Begin
The candidate forums for the 2008 general elections began Wednesday as candidates for the 52nd Delegate District and candidates for Berkeley County Sheriff faced off at
Blair and Roberts answered questions about legislation pertaining to the Eastern Panhandle and defined their positions on issues such as limited video lottery and the making up snow days in area schools. Lemaster and DeHaven addressed how they would operate the tax office and combat crime in the area, including increases in gang activity and drugs.
The forums will continue next Wednesday at Wright Denny Elementary when Tiffany Lawrence will discuss her platform and candidates for Jefferson County Sheriff, Bobby Shirley and Jay Watson, will debate.