I was born in the northernmost section of the county in the little community of Ashford. I have lived here all my life. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Susan for 48 years. Together, we have had a full and joyous life that includes three daughters, three sons-in-law, and five wonderful grandchildren.

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Terry English was born in Ashford, in the northernmost part of McDowell County. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Susan, for 48 years and has three daughters and five grandchildren.

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Terry English is originally from Ashford, North Carolina. He and his wife have three children and five grandchildren.

Whether it was drought, two major hurricanes which resulted in catastrophic floods, sickness, depressions, world wars etc. the English family has endured much over the decades and successfully managed to operate a dairy farm for 90 plus years. I currently operate a beef cattle and hay operation after a 40-year career as a dairy farmer.

Terry currently operates a beef cattle and hay operation after working as a dairy farmer.

Terry currently operates a beef cattle and hay operation. He previously worked as a dairy farmer.

I began to carry on this legacy by serving 30 years on the Board of Supervisors for the McDowell Soil and Water Conservation District. In addition, I was also elected to the North Cove district seat on the McDowell County Board of Education, a position I proudly held for 28 years.

Terry was elected to the North Cove district seat on the McDowell County Board of Education and held the position for 28 years.

2026 North Carolina General Election

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

Economy

Mr. Terry English asked for dedicated funding for capital improvements via property tax or sales tax. He also noted the school system would be applying for a state needs based grant.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - COUNTY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SCHOOL BOARD – MAY 4, 2018 (PDF)

Asked for dedicated property- or sales-tax funding for school capital improvements.

Supports a dedicated property or sales tax for funding school capital improvements.

- Supports a dedicated property or sales tax for funding school capital improvements.

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