From the barracks, to the classroom, to the department of corrections, I've built a career around, supporting and counseling people. I will bring that same commitment along with the promise of accountability, practical solutions, and respect for all.

Meet George Medlock | Vote George Medlock for County Commissioner

George Medlock has worked in classrooms and in the Department of Corrections, supporting and counseling people.

George Medlock has worked in education and in the Department of Corrections. He is also an Army Veteran.

Report: Challengers win with fewer dollars on hand

Dec 19, 2017

LAURINBURG –Incumbents in races for Laurinburg City Council were able to out fund raise their challengers, but money appeared to be of little help in last month’s municipal elections, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Scotland County Board of Elections.

In the District 2 race, incumbent Drew Williamson bested challengers, Frank Evans, Brain Gainey and George Medlock in terms of campaign contributions as well as holding on to his seat.

Gainey and Medlock were not required to report because their campaign spending stayed under the $1000 required minimum.

Report: Challengers win with fewer dollars on hand

George previously ran for the Laurinburg City Council's District 2 seat in 2017 but did not win.

2026 North Carolina General Election

* Fast‑track permits and provide a single point of contact for small businesses; reduce licensing friction and consolidate fee schedules.
  * Expand broadband access in unserved areas via public–private grants and county match funding to enable remote work, telehealth, and e‑commerce.
  * Leverage tourism and heritage (agri‑tourism, festivals, historic sites) with a small‑business incubator for hospitality and local food entrepreneurs.

My Platform

1. Economic Development & Job Creation

* Goal: Attract and retain employers, grow small businesses, raise wages.
* Actions
  * Create a County Economic Development Task Force (public + private + workforce reps) to produce a 12‑month action plan focused on manufacturing, agri‑business, logistics, and rural broadband-enabled remote work.
  * Launch a Business Recovery & Expansion Fund (grants + low‑interest loans) prioritizing local hires, apprenticeship commitments, and women/minority‑owned businesses.

* Create a County Economic Development Task Force (public + private + workforce reps) to produce a 12‑month action plan focused on manufacturing, agri‑business, logistics, and rural broadband-enabled remote work.
  * Launch a Business Recovery & Expansion Fund (grants + low‑interest loans) prioritizing local hires, apprenticeship commitments, and women/minority‑owned businesses.
  * Partner with NC Commerce, regional economic development groups, and community colleges to market available industrial sites and support worker training aligned to employer needs.

* Launch a Business Recovery & Expansion Fund (grants + low‑interest loans) prioritizing local hires, apprenticeship commitments, and women/minority‑owned businesses.
  * Partner with NC Commerce, regional economic development groups, and community colleges to market available industrial sites and support worker training aligned to employer needs.
  * Fast‑track permits and provide a single point of contact for small businesses; reduce licensing friction and consolidate fee schedules.

* Partner with NC Commerce, regional economic development groups, and community colleges to market available industrial sites and support worker training aligned to employer needs.
  * Fast‑track permits and provide a single point of contact for small businesses; reduce licensing friction and consolidate fee schedules.
  * Expand broadband access in unserved areas via public–private grants and county match funding to enable remote work, telehealth, and e‑commerce.

* Expand broadband access in unserved areas via public–private grants and county match funding to enable remote work, telehealth, and e‑commerce.
  * Leverage tourism and heritage (agri‑tourism, festivals, historic sites) with a small‑business incubator for hospitality and local food entrepreneurs.
2. Public School Funding & Educational Investment

Plans to expand broadband in unserved areas through public-private grants and county matching funds for remote work, telehealth, and online commerce.

Plans to create a county economic development task force to develop a 12-month plan for manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, and remote work.

Proposes a business recovery and expansion fund offering grants and low-interest loans that prioritize local hiring, apprenticeships, and women- and minority-owned businesses.

Plans to partner with state and regional economic-development groups and community colleges to market industrial sites and align worker training with employers' needs.

Plans to fast-track permits, create a single point of contact for small businesses, reduce licensing barriers, and consolidate fee schedules.

Proposes supporting agricultural tourism, festivals, and historic sites with a small-business incubator for hospitality and local-food entrepreneurs.

- Plans to expand broadband in unserved areas through public-private grants and county matching funds for remote work, telehealth, and online commerce.
- Plans to create a county economic development task force to develop a 12-month plan for manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, and remote work.
- Proposes a business recovery and expansion fund offering grants and low-interest loans that prioritize local hiring, apprenticeships, and women- and minority-owned businesses.
- Plans to partner with state and regional economic-development groups and community colleges to market industrial sites and align worker training with employers' needs.
- Plans to fast-track permits, create a single point of contact for small businesses, reduce licensing barriers, and consolidate fee schedules.
- Proposes supporting agricultural tourism, festivals, and historic sites with a small-business incubator for hospitality and local-food entrepreneurs.

Economy

2. Public School Funding & Educational Investment

* Goal: Ensure equitable funding, improve outcomes, and strengthen school–work pipelines.
* Actions
  * Advocate at the state level for fair funding and increased per‑pupil support; ensure county budget prioritizes classroom needs over administrative cuts.
  * Create a County Education Partnership: superintendent, school board liaisons, community college (Scotland Tech/Robeson or regional) and local employers to align K–12 curricula with local job paths and create internships/apprenticeships.

* Advocate at the state level for fair funding and increased per‑pupil support; ensure county budget prioritizes classroom needs over administrative cuts.
  * Create a County Education Partnership: superintendent, school board liaisons, community college (Scotland Tech/Robeson or regional) and local employers to align K–12 curricula with local job paths and create internships/apprenticeships.
  * Support full staffing of counselors, nurses, and special‑education services through targeted county supplement grants and shared services among schools.

* Create a County Education Partnership: superintendent, school board liaisons, community college (Scotland Tech/Robeson or regional) and local employers to align K–12 curricula with local job paths and create internships/apprenticeships.
  * Support full staffing of counselors, nurses, and special‑education services through targeted county supplement grants and shared services among schools.
  * Invest in early childhood education and pre‑K slots via county match funds and grant-seeking to improve long‑term outcomes.

* Support full staffing of counselors, nurses, and special‑education services through targeted county supplement grants and shared services among schools.
  * Invest in early childhood education and pre‑K slots via county match funds and grant-seeking to improve long‑term outcomes.
  * Expand after‑school and summer learning programs tied to workforce skills (STEM, trades, ag‑tech) with wraparound transportation and meal support.

* Invest in early childhood education and pre‑K slots via county match funds and grant-seeking to improve long‑term outcomes.
  * Expand after‑school and summer learning programs tied to workforce skills (STEM, trades, ag‑tech) with wraparound transportation and meal support.
  * Improve school facilities by establishing a transparent capital improvement plan with prioritized projects, bond recommendations only after clear cost/benefit and community input.

* Expand after‑school and summer learning programs tied to workforce skills (STEM, trades, ag‑tech) with wraparound transportation and meal support.
  * Improve school facilities by establishing a transparent capital improvement plan with prioritized projects, bond recommendations only after clear cost/benefit and community input.
3. Healthcare Access & Public Health

3. Healthcare Access & Public Health

* Goal: Expand local access to affordable healthcare and strengthen public‑health infrastructure.
* Actions
  * Work with NC DHHS and regional health systems to expand primary care and behavioral health clinics in Laurinburg and underserved townships; pursue Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status or mobile clinic partnerships.
  * Increase telehealth capacity by combining broadband expansion with clinic telemedicine hubs; subsidize telehealth access points at community centers and libraries.

* Work with NC DHHS and regional health systems to expand primary care and behavioral health clinics in Laurinburg and underserved townships; pursue Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status or mobile clinic partnerships.
  * Increase telehealth capacity by combining broadband expansion with clinic telemedicine hubs; subsidize telehealth access points at community centers and libraries.
  * Launch a County Public Health Improvement Plan focused on preventive care (chronic disease management, maternal health, substance‑use disorder treatment and harm‑reduction services).

* Strengthen emergency medical services: address EMS staffing/response times by offering county recruitment incentives, EMT training stipends, and mutual‑aid pacts with neighboring counties.
  * Coordinate with nonprofits and the hospital system to maintain sliding‑scale clinics, prescription assistance programs, and community health worker networks for outreach to homebound residents.

Advocates for increased state per-pupil school funding and prioritizing classroom needs in the county budget.

Plans to create a county education partnership to align kindergarten through grade 12 curricula with local jobs and develop internships and apprenticeships.

Supports fully staffing schools with counselors and nurses and providing special-education services through county grants and shared services among schools.

Plans to invest in early-childhood education and prekindergarten slots through county matching funds and grant applications.

Plans to expand after-school and summer programs focused on science, trades, and agricultural technology, with transportation and meal support.

Proposes a transparent school-facilities capital plan with prioritized projects and bond recommendations only after cost-benefit analysis and community input.

Plans to work with state health officials and regional health systems to expand primary and behavioral health clinics in Laurinburg and underserved townships.

Plans to expand telehealth through broadband, clinic-based telemedicine hubs, and subsidized access points at community centers and libraries.

Plans to coordinate with nonprofits and hospitals to maintain sliding-scale clinics, prescription assistance, and community health worker outreach for homebound residents.

- Advocates for increased state per-pupil school funding and prioritizing classroom needs in the county budget.
- Plans to create a county education partnership to align kindergarten through grade 12 curricula with local jobs and develop internships and apprenticeships.
- Supports fully staffing schools with counselors and nurses and providing special-education services through county grants and shared services among schools.
- Plans to invest in early-childhood education and prekindergarten slots through county matching funds and grant applications.
- Plans to expand after-school and summer programs focused on science, trades, and agricultural technology, with transportation and meal support.
- Proposes a transparent school-facilities capital plan with prioritized projects and bond recommendations only after cost-benefit analysis and community input.
- Plans to work with state health officials and regional health systems to expand primary and behavioral health clinics in Laurinburg and underserved townships.
- Plans to expand telehealth through broadband, clinic-based telemedicine hubs, and subsidized access points at community centers and libraries.
- Plans to coordinate with nonprofits and hospitals to maintain sliding-scale clinics, prescription assistance, and community health worker outreach for homebound residents.

Public Services

As of January 5, 2026, George Medlock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

* Increase telehealth capacity by combining broadband expansion with clinic telemedicine hubs; subsidize telehealth access points at community centers and libraries.
  * Launch a County Public Health Improvement Plan focused on preventive care (chronic disease management, maternal health, substance‑use disorder treatment and harm‑reduction services).
  * Strengthen emergency medical services: address EMS staffing/response times by offering county recruitment incentives, EMT training stipends, and mutual‑aid pacts with neighboring counties.

* Launch a County Public Health Improvement Plan focused on preventive care (chronic disease management, maternal health, substance‑use disorder treatment and harm‑reduction services).
  * Strengthen emergency medical services: address EMS staffing/response times by offering county recruitment incentives, EMT training stipends, and mutual‑aid pacts with neighboring counties.
  * Coordinate with nonprofits and the hospital system to maintain sliding‑scale clinics, prescription assistance programs, and community health worker networks for outreach to homebound residents.

* Invest in targeted road and bridge repairs that connect workforce neighborhoods to industrial sites and schools; include pedestrian/bike safety improvements near schools and downtown Laurinburg.
  * Modernize public safety staffing and community policing: recruit and retain qualified officers with competitive county compensation, training in de‑escalation and community engagement, and establish civilian oversight/advisory council to build trust.
  * Upgrade county IT and 911 systems for faster dispatch, interoperable radios, and disaster communications; pursue federal/state grants for technology improvements.

* Modernize public safety staffing and community policing: recruit and retain qualified officers with competitive county compensation, training in de‑escalation and community engagement, and establish civilian oversight/advisory council to build trust.
  * Upgrade county IT and 911 systems for faster dispatch, interoperable radios, and disaster communications; pursue federal/state grants for technology improvements.
  * Embed resilience measures against flooding and severe weather—improve stormwater infrastructure, prioritize projects in vulnerable communities, and update county emergency preparedness plans.

Proposes a county public-health improvement plan focused on preventive care, maternal health, substance use disorder treatment, and harm-reduction services.

Plans to strengthen emergency medical services through recruitment incentives, emergency medical technician training stipends, and mutual-aid agreements with neighboring counties.

Plans to recruit and retain officers through competitive compensation and de-escalation training, while establishing a civilian public-safety oversight and advisory council.

Plans to upgrade the county's information technology and 911 systems for faster dispatch, compatible radios, and disaster communications using state and federal grants.

- Proposes a county public-health improvement plan focused on preventive care, maternal health, substance use disorder treatment, and harm-reduction services.
- Plans to strengthen emergency medical services through recruitment incentives, emergency medical technician training stipends, and mutual-aid agreements with neighboring counties.
- Plans to recruit and retain officers through competitive compensation and de-escalation training, while establishing a civilian public-safety oversight and advisory council.
- Plans to upgrade the county's information technology and 911 systems for faster dispatch, compatible radios, and disaster communications using state and federal grants.

Public Safety

4. Public Safety & Infrastructure Investment

* Goal: Safer streets and resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth and quality of life.
* Actions
  * Prioritize a 5‑year infrastructure plan: roads, bridges, drainage, and wastewater upgrades with clear project list, timelines, and funding sources (state/federal grants, ARPA funds, bonds when justified).
  * Invest in targeted road and bridge repairs that connect workforce neighborhoods to industrial sites and schools; include pedestrian/bike safety improvements near schools and downtown Laurinburg.

* Prioritize a 5‑year infrastructure plan: roads, bridges, drainage, and wastewater upgrades with clear project list, timelines, and funding sources (state/federal grants, ARPA funds, bonds when justified).
  * Invest in targeted road and bridge repairs that connect workforce neighborhoods to industrial sites and schools; include pedestrian/bike safety improvements near schools and downtown Laurinburg.
  * Modernize public safety staffing and community policing: recruit and retain qualified officers with competitive county compensation, training in de‑escalation and community engagement, and establish civilian oversight/advisory council to build trust.

Plans to prioritize roads, bridges, drainage, and wastewater upgrades in a five-year infrastructure plan, with public project lists, timelines, and funding sources.

Plans targeted road and bridge repairs linking neighborhoods with industrial sites and schools, plus pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements near schools and downtown Laurinburg.

- Plans to prioritize roads, bridges, drainage, and wastewater upgrades in a five-year infrastructure plan, with public project lists, timelines, and funding sources.
- Plans targeted road and bridge repairs linking neighborhoods with industrial sites and schools, plus pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements near schools and downtown Laurinburg.

Transportation & Infrastructure

* Upgrade county IT and 911 systems for faster dispatch, interoperable radios, and disaster communications; pursue federal/state grants for technology improvements.
  * Embed resilience measures against flooding and severe weather—improve stormwater infrastructure, prioritize projects in vulnerable communities, and update county emergency preparedness plans.
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Plans to improve stormwater infrastructure, prioritize projects that improve flood and severe-weather resilience in vulnerable communities, and update county emergency-preparedness plans.

- Plans to improve stormwater infrastructure, prioritize projects that improve flood and severe-weather resilience in vulnerable communities, and update county emergency-preparedness plans.

Energy & the Environment

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- Plans to create a county economic development task force to develop a 12-month plan for manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, and remote work.
- Proposes a business recovery and expansion fund offering grants and low-interest loans that prioritize local hiring, apprenticeships, and women- and minority-owned businesses.
- Plans to partner with state and regional economic-development groups and community colleges to market industrial sites and align worker training with employers' needs.
- Plans to fast-track permits, create a single point of contact for small businesses, reduce licensing barriers, and consolidate fee schedules.
- Proposes supporting agricultural tourism, festivals, and historic sites with a small-business incubator for hospitality and local-food entrepreneurs.

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.