Susannah McCoury Dibble
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Clerk of Superior Court, Avery County
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- 4 years
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The clerk of superior court keeps the county's court records and also serves as judge of probate (wills, estates), special proceedings and some foreclosures.
Teresa I. Benfield
RepublicanIncumbent
Avery County clerk of superior court
The gist
- Pledges help navigating court procedures for people without lawyers
- Opposes new customer-service policies, citing current staff performance
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Pledges help navigating court procedures for people without lawyers
Clerk of Superior Court Q&A with Republican Primary candidatesCandidate questionnaire · The Avery Journal-Times · averyjournal.com
“For individuals without legal representation, we assist them by helping them navigate the court system, providing appropriate forms, and explaining procedures”
Opposes new customer-service policies, citing current staff performance
Clerk of Superior Court Q&A with Republican Primary candidatesCandidate questionnaire · The Avery Journal-Times · averyjournal.com
“At this time, I do not believe additional policies are necessary, as my staff consistently delivers professional and courteous service.”
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