Nick Smitherman is from East Bend, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in basic law enforcement training from Surry Community College. He is married to his wife, Kayla, and they have three daughters together.

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Nick Smitherman is from East Bend, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in basic law enforcement training from Surry Community College. He is married to his wife, Kayla, and they have three daughters.

Nick is a construction worker at Hennings Construction Company. He previously worked as a dispatcher, patrol deputy, and field training officer for the Yadkin County Sheriff's Office. 

Nick previously ran for Yadkin County Sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

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Nick currently serves as Yadkin County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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

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Nick is from East Bend, North Carolina. He attended Surry Community College. He has a certificate in basic law enforcement training from Surry Community College. He lives with his wife, Kayla, and their three daughters in East Bend.

Nick Smitherman is currently the sheriff of Yadkin County. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Nick Smitherman is from East Bend, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in basic law enforcement from Surry Community College. He is married to his wife, Kayla, and they have three daughters together.

Nick is a law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a dispatcher, patrol deputy, and field training officer for the Yadkin County Sheriff's Office. He resigned in 2017 and currently works at Hennings Construction Company.

Nick is currently the Yadkin County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2022. He previously ran for Yadkin County Sheriff in 2010 but did not win.

Nick is from East Bend, North Carolina. He attended Surry Community College. He has a certificate in basic law enforcement training from Surry Community College. He lives with his wife, Kayla Smitherman, and their three daughters in East Bend.

Nick is a construction worker. He works at Hennings Construction Company, where he has been since September 2017. He previously worked at the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher and, after graduating from Surry Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training in 2010, served as a patrol deputy and a field training officer from 2010 until 2017.

Nick Smitherman is from East Bend, North Carolina. He has basic law enforcement training from Surry Community College. He is married to his wife, Kayla, and they have three daughters together.

Nick is currently the sheriff of Yadkin County. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2024.

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Robert Reavis earned a bachelor's degree in technology and industrial arts teacher education from Appalachian State University and a master's degree in workforce development and training from North Carolina State University.

Robert currently works as a financial crimes investigator for Truist, a financial services company. He previously worked as an associate financial advisor at Oppenheimer and Co, as a sergeant and state trooper for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and as a task force officer for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Robert previously ran for Yadkin County sheriff in 2024 but did not win.

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Robert previously served as on the Yadkin County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2020 and served one term from 2020 to 2024.

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

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Robert Gray Reavis's campaign for Yadkin County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Robert previously ran for Yadkin County sheriff in 2026 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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