Second candidate qualifies

A second candidate will compete for an open seat on the six-member Walhalla city council.  Joy Scharich, the elections director, says the newest candidate is Palmetto Drive, Walhalla resident Christy Marlow.  She joins Gwen Owens as the two candidates so far to complete the term of Dennis Owens, Mrs. Owens’ late husband.  Candidate qualifying continues until noon on Friday, February 26.  Special Election Day will be April 13.