Three incumbents and two newly-elected board members raised their right hands Dec. 13 and swore to uphold the laws of the town of Sylva. Taking the oath administered by Ann Melton, right, Jackson County assistant clerk of court, are, from left, incumbents Audrey Tritt and Maurice Moody, new members Danny Allen and Eldridge Painter, and incumbent Eldon Cabe. Last week's installation of Sylva's board marked a historic occasion as Allen became Jackson County's first African-American elected offical. -Herald photos by Rose Hooper and Lynn Hotaling
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Webster Town Board members, all incumbents, were sworn in Dec. 13 by Jackson County Assistant Clerk of Court Ann Melton, right. Shown taking the oath are, from left, Raymond Ledford, Skip Englebright, Louise Bedford and Jean Davenport. Not pictured is board member Billie Jo Bryson, who was out of town.
Jackson County Assistant Clerk of Court Ann Melton administers the oath to Webster Mayor Steve Gray Dec. 13.
Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver pledged to uphold Sylva's laws Dec. 13.