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Chip is the sheriff of Craven County. He previously worked as an executive for a public safety technology company. Before that, he served as a sergeant with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for 14 years. He started his public service career with the United States Air Force.

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Chip previously worked as an executive for a public safety technology company. He also worked as a sergeant with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Chip served with the U.S. Air Force for three years.

Chip is currently the Craven County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

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Chip currently serves as the Craven County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. He previously served as a commissioner of Trent Woods. He served one term from 2009-2013.

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

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Chip is the sheriff of Craven County. He previously worked as an executive for a public safety technology company. Before that, he served as a sergeant with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for 14 years. He started his public service career with the United States Air Force. 

Chip is the sheriff of Craven County. He previously worked as an executive for a public safety technology company. Before that, he served as a sergeant with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for 14 years. He started his public service career with the United States Air Force, where he served for almost four years. 

Chip is currently the Craven County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.

- 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. 