By Melinda L. LucasRepairs and improvements at the Rock Hill voting site were approved, an update given on progress at the Caldwell Lane bridge, and a retirement plaque presented during the Monday, May 23 meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners.

By Melinda L. LucasA contract for a new local teacher was approved and another extended to full-time during a special meeting of the Albany ISD board of trustees on Monday, May 23.

By Melinda L. LucasLess than 10 percent, 211 of the county’s 2,288 registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary runoff election, most of those as Republicans. Only seven people voted in the Democratic runoff.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, May 26.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Splash Day at the Albany city pool is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.The facility will be open free of charge to the general public from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. to start the beginning of the summer.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 tests inched up slightly last week as reported by the two local health clinics.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Study Club will hold its annual Quilt Show during the Fort Griffin Fandangle with a hand-pieced quilt being raffled to raise funds for scholarships given by the club.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting in the AHS library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3.Jenny Scott and Michaela Bradford will present the dual-credit course offerings for the 2022-2023 school year.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany band students ended the school year last Thursday with a concert showcasing each band both separately and combined.Several students were also recognized with awards during the program that included several selections from each band’s contest music.

By Sam WallerRain forced the Nancy Smith Elementary School Field Day indoors earlier this week, but it couldn’t delay the start of summer vacation. Albany schools wrapped up the 2021-22 year today with early release at 2:30 p.m.Before that, a junior high awards ceremony was scheduled for 1:00 p.m.