BHS graduate in1994
Mars Hill University graduate in 2000 - Bachelors of Sociology w/ a Concentration in Criminal Justice

Biography | Chuck Owenby for Sheriff

Chuck Owenby earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, with a concentration in criminal justice, from Mars Hill University.

Patrol - 2002-2004
SRO - 2004-2005
Patrol - 2005-2016
Sargent on Patrol - 2016-2017
Lieutenant of Professional Standards & Training - 2017-2022
Chief Deputy 2022- 2024
Sheriff 2024 -Present

Chuck previously worked as chief deputy and lieutenant of professional standards and training, and served in patrol.

I am honored to announce that I am seeking re-election as Sheriff of Transylvania County. It has been a privilege to serve and protect this community, and I remain deeply committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and trust of every resident.

Chuck currently serves as sheriff of Transylvania County.

2026 North Carolina General Election

“I have 21 graduates from Brevard College who have been in the criminal justice program and are employees here at the office,” added Owenby. “With this being said, I look forward to the continued partnership with the students and staff at Brevard College, and I am extremely thankful for the dedicated commitment that they have for the Transylvania County community and for my office.”

Twenty-One Brevard College Alumni Employed at the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office | Brevard College

Plans to continue the sheriff's office partnership with Brevard College's criminal justice program.

- Plans to continue the sheriff's office partnership with Brevard College's criminal justice program.

Public Safety

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Chuck Owenby is from Brevard, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Mars Hill University. He lives in Pisgah Forest.

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Owenby, Wright win primaries in Transylvania, Polk sheriff races

Chuck is the sheriff of Transylvania County. He also works with Brevard College's criminal justice program.

Twenty-One Brevard College Alumni Employed at the Transylvania ...

Chuck is currently the sheriff of Transylvania County.

Chuck is the Transylvania County Sheriff. He works at the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

Chuck Owenby is from Brevard, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Mars Hill University. 

Chuck is the sheriff of Transylvania County.

Chuck is currently the sheriff of Transylvania County. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Chuck is the sheriff of Transylvania County. He previously worked as a detective lieutenant with the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office.

Senator recognizes sheriffs after narcotics operation

Chuck previously ran for Transylvania County Sheriff in 2022.

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- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 