Eric Welch
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Board of Education, Randolph County Schools
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- 4 years
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Randolph County Schools.
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Ernie Thalasinos
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Hollie Smith
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Fred Burgess
No party listedIncumbent
Randolph County Board of Education member
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- Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve to avoid other cutsIn office
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Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve to avoid other cuts
RCSS to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following conclusion of school yearNews coverage · Randolph Record · randolphrecord.com
“the board voted 4-3 to close the school with Cook, Sharon Farlow, Fred Burgess and Shannon Whitaker voting in favor … But I also don't want 20-plus people to lose their jobs.”
Shannon Craven Whitaker
No party listedIncumbent
Randolph County Board of Education member
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- Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve schoolIn office
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Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve school
RCSS to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following conclusion of school yearNews coverage · Randolph Record · randolphrecord.com
“the board voted 4-3 to close the school with Cook, Sharon Farlow, Fred Burgess and Shannon Whitaker voting in favor”
Phillip Lanier
No party listedIncumbent
Randolph County Board of Education member
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- Voted against closing Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve schoolIn office
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Voted against closing Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve school
RCSS to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following conclusion of school yearNews coverage · Randolph Record · randolphrecord.com
“Tracy Boyles, Phillip Lanier and Todd Cutler voting against it”
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