RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – The brand new sheriff of Hoke County is ready to be sworn in at midday Friday.
Roderick Virgil will take the oath of workplace on the Robert Wright Agriculture Constructing, positioned on East Palmer Avenue.
Virgil will serve the rest of Sheriff Hubert Peterkin’s time period. Peterkin served as sheriff for practically 20 years.
Peterkin handed away in October following problems throughout surgical procedure after a battle with most cancers.
A whole bunch of mates, household, and fellow officers confirmed up from throughout North Carolina to honor the life and legacy of Peterkin when he was laid to relaxation on Oct. 29.
Dozens of deputies and sheriffs from counties far and vast arrived to pay respects at Peterkin’s public viewing and funeral.
Edward James McMahon, president of the North Carolina Sheriff’s Affiliation, mentioned Peterkin was a mentor to all who would pay attention.
“Small county however a giant man,” McMahon mentioned. “All of us beloved him and regarded as much as him. He was only a fantastic man.”
New Sheriff Roderick Virgil launched the next assertion forward of Friday’s ceremony:
“I’m honored that the Commissioners of Hoke County have appointed me to serve out the rest of the present time period ensuing from the premature demise of Sheriff Peterkin. As Sheriff, it’s incumbent upon me to make selections which, in my discretion, I imagine to be applicable for the Workplace of the Sheriff and for the discharge of the duties of the Sheriff of Hoke County. I’m very excited to serve our neighborhood and might be ready to launch my marketing campaign for the 2022-2026 time period for Sheriff of Hoke County.
I’m very proud to be part of an excellent help system. I look ahead to working along with all my colleagues for the betterment of Hoke County.”
