CONWAY — The seven candidates running for Conway School Board made their case Wednesday night at the Conway Public Library’s School Community Forum on why they believe they would be a good fit for a seat the board.
The event, which attracted 29 citizens to the library’s Ham Room, lasted just shy of two hours.
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