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Jonathan Morgan appointed to fill Cumberland County sheriff’s unexpired term; board sets bond and salary
Summary
After receiving nine letters of interest, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners appointed Jonathan Morgan Aug. 11 to serve the remainder of Sheriff Ennis Wright’s term, approved a $25,000 surety bond and set an annual salary of $195,000 effective Aug. 11, 2025. The appointment was unanimous.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 11 appointed Major Jonathan Morgan to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Ennis Wright, who retired effective June 30, 2025. The board also approved a surety bond with Ohio Casualty Insurance Company in the amount of $25,000 and set the sheriff’s annual salary at $195,000 effective Aug. 11, 2025.
County staff outlined the statutory process under North Carolina General Statutes requiring the board to appoint a person qualified to serve as sheriff…
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