Charles Turrentine JR

Charles Turrentine Jr. is the unaffiliated candidate for the District 3 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election held on November 3, 2026. The District 3 seat represents the Sandy Creek District of Vance County and provides a voice for residents on the county board, which makes policy decisions, approves budgets, and oversees county services for the district and the county as a whole [10].

Turrentine grew up in Vance County, graduated from a local school, and later served in the United States military before returning to his hometown. He now lives with his wife on Carey Chapel Road in the district he seeks to represent. His deep roots in the community shape his perspective on local issues and his commitment to public service [10].

Before the COVID‑19 pandemic, Turrentine was an active participant in community‑watch meetings held at the Aycock Recreation Center. Those gatherings, organized with the help of three local women—Velma Robinson, Barbara Evans, and Joann Wilder—provided a forum for neighbors to discuss safety, share concerns, and build trust. He cites this experience as a model for how he intends to reconnect residents through regular district meetings if elected [10].

In his platform, Turrentine emphasizes several priority areas. He proposes improving infrastructure such as roads, broadband access, and public utilities to address gaps in District 3. He also seeks to broaden economic opportunities by attracting technology, pharmaceutical, and agricultural businesses, working with the county’s Economic Development team to craft incentives that foster job growth. Regional collaboration with neighboring Franklin, Warren, and Granville counties is another focus, intended to leverage shared resources and address common challenges. Finally, he stresses the importance of education, calling for greater community involvement in schools to support student achievement and make the district more attractive to families [10].

If elected, Turrentine says he will work to ensure that every resident feels heard, valued, and supported, drawing on his lifelong connection to Vance County and his experience in community organizing to guide his actions on the board.

Sources

• [10] Collectively, we will change the narrative of Henderson and Vance County | Archives | hendersondispatch.com