3 challenge Wayne County sheriff in reelection bid

Larry has previously worked as a Goldsboro police officer, a Wayne County reserve the owner of the Nahunta Pork Center.

Larry previously ran for Wayne County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

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Larry currently serves as the Wayne County Sheriff. He was first appointed in 2014 and is serving his fourth term.

As sheriff, oversaw the creation of a Mobile Command Center, DWI task force, and a juvenile crime prevention team.

Plans to expand the sheriff's patrol division because of higher call volume.

- As sheriff, oversaw the creation of a Mobile Command Center, DWI task force, and a juvenile crime prevention team.
- Plans to expand the sheriff's patrol division because of higher call volume.

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As sheriff, oversaw the construction of two detention centers.

- As sheriff, oversaw the construction of two detention centers.

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As of April 6, 2026, Larry M. Pierce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Reginald (Reggie) Edwards

Reggie served as a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper for nearly 30 years.

As of April 6, 2026, Reginald (Reggie) Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Reginald (Reggie) Edwards's campaign for Wayne County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Wants to increase prevention of drug or gang-related crime in Wayne County, especially to help young children.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

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