Jake Boring
MURPHY
Sheriff adds new deputy
Sheriff Chris Wood welcomed the newest member of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jake Boring, during a swearing-in ceremony.
Boring took the oath of office with his family present alongside Wood for the occasion. A second-generation law enforcement officer, Boring is following in the footsteps of his father, a veteran N.C. Highway Patrol trooper.
Boring will begin field training as he prepares to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training in July.
HAYESVILLE
Sheriff wins second term
There’s no need to remove his name from the county stationary, Mark Buchanan will serve as sheriff for the next four years.
In the 2022 primary, Buchanan won by a large margin against opponent and fellow Republicans, Joe Shook and candidate George Elver. In the March 3 primary, Buchanan secured his second term with almost 85% of the vote, while Shook came in with 15%.
The unofficial ballot count is 1,966 to 350 votes in Buchanan’s favor.
“I am beyond grateful for the overwhelming support and vote of confidence by the people of Clay County,” Buchanan said. “More than anything, beyond winning the election, I was hoping for a strong mandate for the dedicated men and women who make up our sheriff’s office administration.”
Only 29% of registered voters cast ballots, not including provisionals. Total turnout 2,931 voters, with 576 requesting a Democrat ballot and 2,355 a Republican ballot.