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Local candidate Dr. Jamie Johnson named Avery County's next superintendent in 3 to 2 vote

The Avery County Board of Education voted 3-2 on Friday to appoint Dr. Jamie Johnson, principal of Cranberry Middle School, as the county's next superintendent. The decision came during a special meeting that proceeded directly from a closed session to the vote.

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▲ Why this matters

The Avery County Board of Education voted 3-2 Friday to name Dr. Jamie Johnson superintendent, ending months of closed-door work with a split decision that will shape the county's schools for years. Johnson runs Cranberry Middle School now. A 3-2 vote means this was not a rubber stamp. Watch how the dissenters' concerns get addressed in her first year.

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