County Officials Take Oath of Office on Thursday

Pugh takes the oath as new Winston Co. Sheriff

The courtroom was packed on Thursday morning as Winston County officials were sworn into office for the upcoming four years. New officials take their positions on Monday, January 2nd and will serve until the first Monday in January, 2016. Several new faces step into office including: Jason Pugh - Sheriff, Julie Cunningham-Chancery Clerk, Larry Woodward- Tax Assessor/Collector and Burr Warner- Supervisor Dist.1.
The installation ceremony was opened by Board Attorney Hugh Hathorn who took the opportunity to thank the outgoing officials for their service. An invocation was given by local pastor, Mike Childs before Judge Edward Fenwick spoke to the standing room only crowd. Fenwick indicated his surprise and pleasure at the size of the crowd in attendance.
Fenwick gave the oaths of office to each elected position, either by group or individually. Only Supervisor Larry Duran from District 5 was not in attendance for health reasons. Duran will be sworn in at a later date.The following slideshow captures each official as they take the oath.