STAFF REPORTS

LINCOLNTON - While the Apple Festival is a long standing local tradition, so is the practice of office seekers using the opportunity of a large gathering of people to take their message to the streets and talk with potential voters.

Pictured here are Republican candidates for office, L-R: Tim Shain, John Gilleland, and Jay Thomas.

The three are running for Lincolnton City Council and face three incumbents.

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