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Sheriff Mahoney elected President of NC Sheriff’s Association

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. – At NC Sheriffs’ Association’s 98th Annual Business Conference, Transylvania Sheriff David Mahoney was elected as the President of the NC Sheriff’s Association.

He was installed on Tuesday, July 28 with family, friends, and fellow law enforcement in attendance. Mahoney takes over for Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram. Ingram is taking over as Chairman of the NC Sheriffs’ Association Executive Committee that was most recently held by Sheriff James E. Clemmons, Jr. of Richmond County.

The traditional ceremony and banquet were adjusted to abide by COVID-19 guidelines.

With Mahoney’s installation, he becomes one of the 50 most influential sheriffs in the United States.

Feature image courtesy of Transylvania Sheriff Office.

Lauren Souther

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