2026 North Carolina General Election

Chris Worley is a member of the Columbus County Board of Education. He said he grew up in the area and is happy to see the new school up and running.

Tabor City School opens its doors for the first time

Worley said: “We’re starting to get a lot of economic development in all areas of our county, so I just, we encourage growth here. It’s dear to my heart, I actually grew up and was one of the first classes to go to South Columbus High School, which is in our area. So, seeing this and remembering the opportunities that I had by going to that new high school. I just feel like it’s going to be great for our children.”

Chris Worley grew up in the area. He attended South Columbus High School.

Tabor City School opens its doors for first time - WECT

Chris serves as a member of the Columbus County Board of Education.

As of September 2, 2026, Chris Worley did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Chris Worley, identified as a member of the Columbus County Board of Education, spoke at the opening of Tabor City School. His full remarks were: “It's a loving county; it's very friendly. We have a lot of offer. We have really good schools and educators, we put that as a top priority. We’re starting to get a lot of economic development in all areas of our county,” said Worley.

Said schools and educators are a top priority.

- Said schools and educators are a top priority.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Chris Worley

As of September 2, 2026, Chris Worley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

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Columbus County Board of Education Member, District 4

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