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Hill has served as clerk of superior court since 2014. The Columbus County native He has been actively involved in the Conference, including serving as legislative chair for the past two years, and is known for his strong community engagement. He also led efforts to restore the County Courthouse, and oversaw much of the renovation and reopening of the building. From organizing the Columbus County Fair to supporting his four children’s activities, Hill is a familiar presence both locally and in Raleigh. As president, he said he looks forward to strengthening legislative partnerships and continuing to advance the statewide eCourts transition.

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Ashley Gore administers the oath as incoming President Jess Hill is sworn into office surrounded by his family and wife Jessica, holding the Bible.

Clerk of Superior Court Named President of Conference

Jess Hill has organized the Columbus County Fair.

After serving as clerk since 1998, Shelia Pridgen announced her retirement and endorsed her son-in-law, Jess Hill, who said he wanted the job.

But to win the Democratic primary, Hill, a magistrate, would have to beat Cindy White Hooks, who retired from the clerk's office in 2011 following 34 years of service.

Hill emphasized his law degree; Hooks ran on her experience. They hammered away at those messages in newspaper ads, yard signs and billboards.

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Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court Jess Hill has been named president of the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.

Hill has served as clerk of superior court since 2014. The Columbus County native He has been actively involved in the Conference, including serving as legislative chair for the past two years, and is known for his strong community engagement.

Jess has served as Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court since 2014.

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From organizing the Columbus County Fair to supporting his four children’s activities, Hill is a familiar presence both locally and in Raleigh. As president, he said he looks forward to strengthening legislative partnerships and continuing to advance the statewide eCourts transition.

Plans to strengthen partnerships with legislators and advance the statewide transition to eCourts.

- Plans to strengthen partnerships with legislators and advance the statewide transition to eCourts.

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Jess Hill

Jess Hill is from Columbus County, North Carolina. He and his wife, Jessica, have four children together.

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Jess is a magistrate and clerk of superior court. He has served as clerk of superior court since 2014.

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Jess is currently the clerk of superior court for Columbus County. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.