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William Anthony Rogers
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
William Anthony “Bill” Rogers is the incumbent Sheriff of Columbus County, North Carolina. He filed as the Republican candidate for both the March 3, 2026 primary and the November 3, 2026 general election for sheriff, per the NC State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list 4. As of January 2025, The News Reporter described him as Columbus County's “sitting sheriff” 3.
Office history
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners named Rogers, of Evergreen, sheriff in November 2022 1, then named him sheriff again in January 2023 — what The News Reporter described as a “deja vu move” 2.
Documented disputes and controversies
Former Columbus County sheriff's deputy Joshua Craig McPherson announced on Facebook in January 2025 that he was running against Rogers for sheriff; Rogers told The News Reporter at the time that he planned to run in 2026 to keep the position 3.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Rogers”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Rogers”.