McPherson Throws Hat in Sheriff's Ring – CCN – Columbus County ...

Joshua McPherson lives in Columbus County with his family.

Joshua previously served as a deputy for the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. He later worked as the director of Animal Protective Services under former sheriff Jody Greene.

Joshua's campaign for Columbus County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Joshua McPherson did not have a website or any information online.

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Joshua McPherson

Joshua McPherson lives in Columbus County with his family. He currently works in farming, a profession he returned to after leaving county employment in 2023.

Joshua previously served as a deputy for the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. He later worked as the director of Animal Protective Services under former sheriff Jody Greene. After Bill Rogers was appointed as sheriff in 2023, Joshua was demoted to the position of court bailiff. Following this demotion, he left the county's employ.

Joshua McPherson's campaign for Columbus County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

I ask for prayers for myself and my family as everyone knows how elections seem to turn people's hearts cold trying to deceive people.

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Elliott Joins Sheriff's Race – CCN – Columbus County News

Ken currently works as the police chief for the Chadbourn Police Department. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic at the St. Paul’s Fire Department in Horry County. 

Ken Elliott's campaign for Columbus County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Four-way matchup so far in sheriff's primary; filing ends Dec. 19 ...

Advocates for a community policing model that focuses on officers getting to know local residents to build trust and reduce crime rates.

- Advocates for a community policing model that focuses on officers getting to know local residents to build trust and reduce crime rates.

As of January 2, 2026, Ken Elliott did not have a website or any information online.

Ken Elliott

Ken was born in Green Sea, South Carolina, and raised in Tabor City, North Carolina. After graduating from North Myrtle Beach High School in 1985, Ken served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy for four years. Ken and his wife, Beverly, currently live in the Cherry Grove community.

Ken currently works as the police chief for the Chadbourn Police Department. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic at the St. Paul’s Fire Department in Horry County. Ken began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer in 2002 with the Loris Police Department and later worked at the Fair Bluff Police Department and the Tabor City Police Department. He joined the Columbus County Sheriff's Office in 2014, working in patrol and investigations. In 2019, Ken joined the Chadbourn Police Department as a lieutenant detective and was appointed permanent chief in 2022. He also briefly served as the acting town manager for Chadbourn in 2024.

Ken is a law enforcement officer. He is a deputy with the Columbus County Sheriff's Department. He has worked in patrol, budgeting, and community policing roles throughout his career in the department.

Ken Elliott's campaign for Columbus Sheriff is his first time running for public office.

Elliott is a U.S. Navy veteran. He has also worked as a law enforcement officer, including two stints as a K9 handler.

Ken is currently the police chief for the Chadbourn Police Department. He has served in this role since 2021. He previously worked with the Loris Police Department and the Columbus County Sheriff's Office.

Ken Elliott's campaign for Columbus County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Norris Adds Name to Sheriff's Race – CCN – Columbus County News

Kevin S. Norris served with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office for 27 years. During his career, he rose to the rank of captain. 

Kevin S. Norris's campaign for Columbus County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Kevin's campaign for Columbus County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Kevin S. Norris did not have a website or any information online.

Kevin S. Norris

Kevin served with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office for 27 years. During his career, he rose to the rank of captain. His background is defined by nearly three decades of experience within the specific agency he aims to lead.

Kevin is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a captain with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office for 27 years.

Kevin previously served as a captain with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office for 27 years.

Kevin is a former Columbus County Sheriff’s Office captain. He served with the office for 27 years.

Kevin S. Norris's campaign for Columbus County Sheriff is his first time running for public office.

Kevin is a law enforcement officer with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked for 27 years.

Kevin previously served as a captain in the Columbus County Sheriff's Office for 27 years.

W.A. (Bill) Rogers is married and a father of one.

Bill has been the Sheriff of Columbus County, North Carolina, since 2023.

Bill has worked in law enforcement since 1994.

Wants a School Resource Officer in every school.

- Wants a School Resource Officer in every school.

As of January 2, 2026, W. A. (Bill) Rogers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

W. A. (Bill) Rogers

- 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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