Tuesday, June 17, 2008
New Media Relations Director Hired.
A reporter with the Appalachian News Express will become the new media relations director for Pike County Judge Executive Wayne T. Rutherford.
Carrie Moore will begin her new job on July first.
Moore replaces Sheldon Compton who resigned to pursue other career interests.
The hiring was approved by the fiscal by a vote of five to two.
Magistrates Jeff Anderson and Chris Harris opposed the hiring.
Both men sais it was nothing personal about Moore.
Harris added that the county could have eliminated the position in a way to save money.
Carrie Moore will begin her new job on July first.
Moore replaces Sheldon Compton who resigned to pursue other career interests.
The hiring was approved by the fiscal by a vote of five to two.
Magistrates Jeff Anderson and Chris Harris opposed the hiring.
Both men sais it was nothing personal about Moore.
Harris added that the county could have eliminated the position in a way to save money.