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Candidates to appear at meet and greet

Two Republicans running for state and federal office will be at Ryan's Steak House in Sylva on March 15 for a Meet the Candidates event.

Jeff Hunt, a candidate for the 11th District GOP nomination to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler's seat, and a spokesman for Ethan Wingfield, another Republican running for that office, will be on hand to answer questions and gather information from Jackson County voters.

Mike Clampitt, a resident of Bryson City who is seeking to fill the N.C. House seat vacated by Phil Haire, will also be in attendance.

Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

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