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Kelly J. Cox has a wife and two children. He graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor's degree.

Kelly serves as a Public Information Officer and School Resource Officer for the Craven County Sheriff's Office.

Kelly J. Cox's campaign for Beaufort County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Beaufort County native Kelly Cox to run for Beaufort County Sheriff

Plans to launch the Animal Protective Services to "safeguard animals and strengthen community safety"

Wants to reinforce the School Resource Officer program he has "long supported, ensuring our students have protection, mentorship, and guidance."

- Plans to launch the Animal Protective Services to "safeguard animals and strengthen community safety"
- Wants to reinforce the School Resource Officer program he has "long supported, ensuring our students have protection, mentorship, and guidance."

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As of January 2, 2026, Kelly J. Cox did not have a website or any information online.

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Kelly J. Cox

Kelly is a law enforcement lieutenant. He works at the Craven County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served as a lieutenant at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Kelly is a law enforcement lieutenant at the Craven County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked as a lieutenant at the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

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Scott Hammonds studied  Criminal Justice at Beaufort County Community College. He has a wife.

Scott has worked in law enforcement since 1985.

Scott is currently the Beaufort County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. Before becoming sheriff, Scott served with military police for 30 years, worked with the Division of Driver License and State Police NCDMV from 1992 to 2003, and the North Carolina Highway Patrol from 2003 to 2019.

Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds announces bid for re ...

Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds running for re-election

Wants to "continue proactive outreach that informs residents about scams targeting pensions, savings, and dignity — with clear steps families can use immediately."

Wants to "improve retention through competitive pay advocacy, leadership development, and the “whole person” approach supporting mental and physical health."

- Wants to "continue proactive outreach that informs residents about scams targeting pensions, savings, and dignity — with clear steps families can use immediately."
- Wants to "improve retention through competitive pay advocacy, leadership development, and the “whole person” approach supporting mental and physical health."

As of January 2, 2026, Scott Hammonds’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Scott is the Sheriff of Beaufort County. He works at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Scott Hammonds is currently the Sheriff of Beaufort County. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

Scott previously worked as a military police officer for 30 years. He also worked with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles from 1992 to 2003 and the North Carolina Highway Patrol from 2003 to 2019. 

Scott is currently the sheriff of Beaufort County. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Scott is a sheriff. He works at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Scott is the sheriff of Beaufort County. He works at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Scott Hammonds is currently Sheriff of Beaufort County. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

Scott is the Sheriff of Beaufort County. He works at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served as a military police officer for 30 years, worked at the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles’ Division of Driver License and State Police from 1992 to 2003, and patrolled highways as a trooper with the North Carolina Highway Patrol from 2003 to 2019.

Scott is currently the sheriff of Beaufort County.

- 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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