The Yadkin Ripple, Five in commissioner race

David is from Yadkin County and attended Starmount High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in industrial art and business from Appalachian State University. He has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He is a member of Mitchell’s Chapel Church.

David is retired. He previously worked as a teacher at Forbush High School.

Yadkin County, County Commissioners

David Moxley currently serves as County Commissioner in Yadkin County. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his fourth term. He is currently the vice chairperson. 

As of June 10, 2025, David Moxley did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Wants to increase grant money to support growth.

Said, "I would like to continue growth in the county but staying in the best budget as we can."

- Wants to increase grant money to support growth.
- Said, "I would like to continue growth in the county but staying in the best budget as we can."

Economy

Education

Public Safety

NC Newsline, Community members turn out in force to oppose proposed Yadkin granite mine

Opposed the proposed rezoning for the Yadkin granite mine in 2022.

- Opposed the proposed rezoning for the Yadkin granite mine in 2022.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

David Moxley

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Marty Driver receives Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Yadkin County Community Foundation

Marty is from Yadkinville and attended Forbush High School. She studied nursing at Gardner-Webb University. Marty is married and has a daughter.

Marty is retired. She previously worked as the executive director of Hands of Hope Medical Clinic. 

As of June 24, 2024, Marty Driver did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 10, 2025, Marty Driver did not have a website or any information online.

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Marty Driver

As of September 4, 2024, Ricky Oliver did not have a website or any information online.

Ricky Oliver has served as Yadkin County sheriff.

As of June 10, 2025, Ricky Oliver did not have a website or any information online.

Ricky Oliver

Yadkin Ripple

Tim resides in the Hamptonville area with his wife, son, and grandchildren on the family farm.

Tim is currently retired. He previously worked as the Chief of Police at Yadkinville Police Department.

Tim Parks currently serves on the Yadkin County Board of Education. Details about when he was first elected are unknown.

As of June 10, 2025, Tim Parks did not have a website or any information online.

Believes county employee salaries must be competitive with surrounding counties.

- Wants to foster economic development.
- Believes county employee salaries must be competitive with surrounding counties.

Wants to address school infrastructure by strategically planning renovations.

- Wants to address school infrastructure by strategically planning renovations.

Plans to ensure fire departments are provided sufficient equipment and financial aid.

- Plans to ensure fire departments are provided sufficient equipment and financial aid.

Said, "I want to see structured growth but also want to make sure we protect our rural heritage."

- Said, "I want to see structured growth but also want to make sure we protect our rural heritage."

Tim Parks

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