All sworn in


Sheriff Russell Barker with Harper and Jude Willis
Sheriff Russell Barker is all smiles as he interacts with two young fans, Harper and Jude Willis, following last Friday evening’s swearing in of himself and his administrative staff in Judge Don Layton’s Courtroom.

Earlier in the day Trustee Regina Copeland and her staff of Deputy Trustees, Road Superintendent Gary Long, Register of Deeds Tim Shelton, Anderson County Clerk Jeff Cole, and Anderson County Court Clerk Rex Lynch also took the oath of office. Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank was sworn in Tuesday morning, as were Anderson County Commissioners. — Ken Leinart