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Knox Co. Sheriff-elect Spangler names chief deputy

Chief Bernie Lyon will become the Chief Deputy for the Knox County Sheriff's Office in September, according to Spangler's campaign manager.

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Knox County Sheriff Elect Tom Spangler announced his first appointment since Thursday's election Saturday evening.

Chief Bernie Lyon will become the Chief Deputy for the Knox County Sheriff's Office in September, according to Spangler's campaign manager.

Lyon has served with the Knox County Sheriff's Office for 39 years.

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