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Bobby Knight graduated from the Coastal Plain Police Academy at Wilson Community College,  

Bobby Knight's campaign for Wilson County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Believes "protecting animals, supporting rescue partners, and strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and the community is part of building a safer, more compassionate Wilson County."

- Believes "protecting animals, supporting rescue partners, and strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and the community is part of building a safer, more compassionate Wilson County."

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

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Bobby Knight

Bobby Knight's campaign for Wilson Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Bobby Knight is from Wilson, North Carolina.

Bobby s campaign for Wilson County sheriff is his first time running for public office.

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Kevin Raper is a high school graduate. He and his wife, Beth, have a son.

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Kevin is a police officer with the Whitakers Police Department. He previously worked as a volunteer firefighter and with the Wilson County Rescue Squad. He also has experience managing a business.

Kevin previously ran for Wilson County sheriff but did not win. He currently works for the Whitakers Police Department.

Kevin previously ran for Wilson County sheriff but did not win.

Believes in "establishing a Pet Advisory & Oversight Committee... [to] build strong partnerships, expand spay and neuter access, and help launch a volunteer program at our animal shelter to better support staff, animals, and the community."

- Believes in "establishing a Pet Advisory & Oversight Committee... [to] build strong partnerships, expand spay and neuter access, and help launch a volunteer program at our animal shelter to better support staff, animals, and the community."

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

Kevin Travis Raper

Kevin is a public works employee for the town of Whitakers. He previously worked as a volunteer firefighter and with the Wilson County Rescue Squad. 

Kevin previously ran for Wilson County sheriff in 2022.

Kevin Travis Raper is a high school graduate. He is married to his wife, Beth, and they have a son together. Kevin has lived in Wilson County for 29 years, since he was 15, as a volunteer fireman and Wilson County Rescue Squad. He currently works for the Whitakers Police Department.

Kevin previously ran for Wilson County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

Kevin is a police officer with the Town of Whitakers Police Department. He previously worked as a volunteer firefighter and with the Wilson County Rescue Squad. 

Kevin previously ran for Wilson County sheriff but did not win. 

- 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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