From left, Beaufort County Councilman York Glover, Beaufort County Board of Education member William Smith, S.C. Rep. Michael Rivers, D-Beaufort and Beaufort County Councilman Paul Sommerville listen to questions during the Joint Session Meeting on Thursday, June 24 at St. Helena Elementary School. More than 100 local residents were able to speak directly to those elected officials who represent them at different levels of government and ask questions about whatever was on their mind. Photo by Bob Sofaly.