THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Board of election workers work the day away during the recount Wednesday afternoon. | Chuck Thompson A primary recount was held Wednesday for the Cleveland County Schools Board of Education candidate Shelia Canipe, who made the request after the March 3 primary, where she trailed incumbent Vice-Chair Aaron Bridges by only 48 votes. Canipe requested the recount on the Monday after Canvas; she had to file the request in writing. No

By Chuck Thompson The Shelby Independent Board of Education candidate Shelia Canipe has confirmed that she plans to move forward with a recount request. Speaking with The Shelby Independent this afternoon, Canipe said she will ask for a recount on the Monday after Canvas, which is March 13. “I've had several of my supporters who have requested that I asked for a recount, and I feel like I owe that to the ones who supported me,” said Canipe. This is a developing story. Check..