The Wilkes Record, Handy Picked By GOP To Be On Ballot In Commissioners Race

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Evan is from North Wilkesboro and attended North Wilkes High School. He attended Wilkes Community College and has a bachelor's degree in political science from N.C. State University. Evan and his wife Victoria have a young daughter and a son due in November. He volunteers as on the Wilkes Community College Board of Trustees and is a deacon at Wilkesboro Baptist Church.


Evan works as a senior financial advisor for Wells Fargo. 

Evan Handy's campaign for Wilkes County Commissioner is his first entry into politics. 

As of July 31, 2024, Evan Handy did not have a website or any information online.

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The Wilkes Record, Democrats pick Jefferson Hill to run for Wilkes Board

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Jefferson holds an associate's degree in building construction technology from Wilkes Community College. He lives in Hays, with his wife and daughter.

Jefferson owns several local retail stores. He also owns a construction business, Hill & Hill Construction, where he previously worked as a residential and commercial general contractor. He additionally worked as an associate engineering technician for the city of Winston-Salem utilities cross connections division and as a manager for J.C. Faw at Fast Track Inc. 

Jefferson J. Hill's campaign for Wilkes County Commissioner is his first run for public office. He previously served as an executive board member and president of the Humane Society of Wilkes.

Plans to focus on listening to and working with both Republicans and Democrats to achieve common goals.

- Plans to focus on listening to and working with both Republicans and Democrats to achieve common goals.

Supports responsible budgeting and efficiently using taxpayer funds.

- Supports responsible budgeting and efficiently using taxpayer funds.

Advocates for full funding local public schools.

- Advocates for full funding local public schools.

As of July 31, 2024, Jefferson J. Hill did not have a website or any information online.

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