The seats are currently held by Anna Richardson, who represents District 1 and serves as board vice chair; David Flowers, who represents District 2; and Byron Fisher, the board's at-large member. The three were elected to the board in 2022.

Candidate filing begins for Whiteville school board races

R. Byron Fisher currently serves as the at-large member of the Whiteville City Schools Board of Education. He was elected in 2022.

Candidate filing begins for Whiteville school board races | News

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, R. Byron Fisher did not have a website or any information online.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and make decisions about the superintendent’s personnel recommendations.
- Members of the board must act as a unit based on majority rule. A member cannot make decisions or act independently.
- Board of Education members are elected to staggered four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.