WEST COLUMBIA, SC -- Nine candidates have filed to run for the Lexington Two school board in the November election.
The nine are running for four seats. Longtime board members Beth Branham and Cindy Kessler are not seeking re-election.
The nine candidates for the Lexington Two board, in alphabetical order, are:
Craig Aull
Barry Bolen
Abbott “Tre” Bray (i)
Mary Burkett
Liz Chitty Castles (i)
Ivan Earle
Brian Habing
Allen Knotts
Cliff Springs
(i) denotes incumbent
The election is November 5.
Lexington Two schools serve the communities of Cayce, West Columbia, Pine Ridge, South Congaree and Springdale.
Note: The chamber's candidate forum, previously scheduled for September 30, has been canceled due to ongoing impacts from Helene.