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See who claimed North Myrtle Beach City Council seats in Tuesday’s election

I voted stickers at A.C. Moore Elementary School in Columbia. 11/6/18
I voted stickers at A.C. Moore Elementary School in Columbia. 11/6/18 The State file photo

The North Myrtle Beach City Council will remain the same as three incumbents coasted to another term, according to unofficial election results.

In the race for Crescent Beach, Councilman J.O. Baldwin captured 1,727 votes to beat challenger Ed Ramey with who received 644 votes.

Candidates running for North Myrtle Beach City Council on Nov. 5.
Candidates running for North Myrtle Beach City Council on Nov. 5.

For the at-large race, councilman Hank Thomas was reelected with 1684 votes, while challenger Greg Richardson trailed with 700 votes.

Councilman Fred Coyne, who represents Cherry Grove, ran unopposed, but still captured 2,175 votes.

The Election Commission will meet at City Hall on Thursday at 10 a.m. to certify the election and determine the validity of any ballots challenged in the election.

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Anna Young
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Anna Young joined The Sun News in 2019 and has spent her time covering the Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach governments, while providing valuable insight to the community at large. Young, who got her start reporting local news in New York, has received accolades from both the New York State Press Association and the South Carolina Press Association. She is dedicated to the values of journalism by listening, learning, seeking out the truth and reporting it accurately. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016.
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