Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Four polling sites open for early voters

HICKORY - Early voting remained slower than expected Monday as all four sites opened across the county.

Catawba County Board of Elections officials said turnout was light at Highland Recreation Center in Hickory, Southwest Library in Mountain View and Sherrills Ford Fire and Rescue.

Activity was higher at Newton’s Main Library site, which historically is the busiest. However, overall turnout hasn’t matched the political buzz of local and presidential politics.

“I thought the turnout would be heavier,” said Board of Elections Director Larry Brewer.