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Charles Haynes has a bachelor's degree in electronic media and broadcasting from Appalachian State University.

Charles Haynes has been appointed to fill that position, by the Honorable Gary M. Gavenus, beginning June 1, 2021, according to Dianne Cornett Deal the current Clerk of Court. Deal announced her retirement from that position effective May 31, 2021.

Haynes has worked in the Clerk’s office for 8 years and has experience both as a deputy clerk and as an assistant clerk, according to Deal.

Charles Haynes appointed to fill Clerk of Court position beginning June 1 - WataugaOnline.com

Charles previously worked as a deputy clerk and an assistant clerk in the Watauga County Clerk’s office.

Mailing Address:
Charles Haynes
Clerk of Superior Court
842 West King Street, Suite 13
Boone, NC 28607
Phone:(828) 268-6600

Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court

The position of Clerk of Superior Court for Watauga County will be filled by a current member of that department.
Charles Haynes has been appointed to fill that position, by the Honorable Gary M. Gavenus, beginning June 1, 2021, according to Dianne Cornett Deal the current Clerk of Court. Deal announced her retirement from that position effective May 31, 2021.

Charles serves as Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court. He was appointed to fill the position starting June 1, 2021.

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Has eight years of experience in the Clerk’s office, including as a deputy clerk and assistant clerk.

- Has eight years of experience in the Clerk’s office, including as a deputy clerk and assistant clerk.

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Clerks of Court in Avery, Watauga, and Ashe counties offered High Country Press almost identical sentiments about the eCourts program.
“The eCourts program has been a challenge to implement, but it will be good and beneficial for the public to access,” said Watauga County Clerk of Court Charles Haynes.

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Said eCourts would benefit public access despite implementation challenges.

- Said eCourts would benefit public access despite implementation challenges.

Judicial Administration

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.