What We Know: Hickory County has a new treasurer following the federal indictment of the previous officeholder.
What It Means: Kenneth Ratliff faces federal charges involving the distribution of child pornography.
Ratliff also worked as a cross-country coach and substitute teacher in the Macks Creek School District until his arrest.
What’s Next: During an emergency meeting Monday, county officials appointed Jeanne “Geenie” Lindsey as deputy treasurer.
She will serve as treasurer through the end of the year.
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