The Carter County Budget Committee Has Considered Several Items During Its Recent Work Session. It Has Approved A Study That Will Look At Raising The Pay Scale For County Sheriff’s Deputies. Currently, The Starting Pay Is $13.47 Per Hour, Which Is About Four Dollars Less Than Other Departments. Meanwhile, The Committee Recommend That 248-Thousand Dollars Be Provided To The Peters Hollow Water Project. County Leaders Are Expected To Consider The Items When They Meet On October 17Th.