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Three vie for open Porterdale seat
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Three candidates qualified for Porterdale council Post 3 Friday, turning the race into the most contested in the county. Political newcomers Terry A. Barnes, John Wayne Maddox, Jr. and Tim Savage will vie for the seat, which will be a two-year term, following the resignation of Arline Chapman, who is running for mayor. BarnesWhen asked why he's running, Barnes echoed the feelings of many Porterdale residents - the city needs more businesses and more industry.