CJ TurrentineDistrict 3

My story

Service did not end when I came home.

I am Charles “CJ” Turrentine Jr., a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran, a proud son of Henderson, and a candidate for Vance County Commissioner, District 3.

CJ Turrentine
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Army service

I served our country in the U.S. Army and the North Carolina National Guard, including combat service in Iraq. After surviving combat and a life-changing accident, I chose to dedicate my life to serving others.

Recovery became part of my journey. It clarified what matters: time matters, people matter, and a life of service cannot stop with one chapter.

“This campaign is built on service, not politics.”
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Coming home

I am Henderson's biggest cheerleader, and I proudly represent Vance County wherever I go because I believe deeply in our people and our potential. That belief has kept me showing up and doing the work before asking for an office.

I kept showing up—with young people, neighborhood leaders, community partners, and residents working for safer streets and stronger places. I have seen what happens when people stop waiting for someone else to solve the problem and decide to build together.

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Why I’m running

I am running for Vance County Commissioner, District 3, to expand opportunity, support families, and help build a safer, stronger Vance County. Our community has a strong workforce, talented young people, deep roots, and more potential than the opportunities in front of us today.

I will advocate for responsible growth that respects our community, protects our resources, and creates real value for local families. I will take the same approach that has moved local work forward: listen, bring people together, name the goal, and stay until the work is done.

A life of showing up

Service is personal before it is political.

These moments span public service, neighborhood relationships, youth encouragement, and the ties that keep CJ grounded in Vance County.

CJ Turrentine and a community partner holding Empower Peace and Investing in Prevention signs
Violence prevention

Investing in prevention means building relationships, opportunity, and peace before a crisis arrives.

CJ Turrentine with a community partner outdoors
Community connection

Showing up with the people and leaders who make community life stronger.

CJ Turrentine with two community leaders at an event
Shared leadership

Service grows through relationships, collaboration, and people willing to do the work together.

CJ Turrentine with community members after a service event
Community care

Community work is built with neighbors, families, and volunteers showing up together.

CJ Turrentine with a community member outdoors
Neighbor to neighbor

A campaign rooted in direct relationships and everyday conversations.

CJ Turrentine with a fire chief and a young person at a bicycle event
Youth opportunity

Safe, practical opportunities give young people room to grow.

CJ Turrentine speaking with young people and community partners in a gym
Youth voice

Listening to young people and making space for honest conversation.

CJ Turrentine with community and public-service partners at a North Carolina General Assembly press conference
Public service

Public service is strongest when community voices are present in the room.

CJ Turrentine with Army leaders and fellow veterans
Military service

The bonds of military service continue after the uniform comes off.

Leadership

Roles are context. The work is the point.

These experiences widened CJ's view of the county and the people doing the daily work of serving it.

  1. 01Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Board — second term
  2. 02Chair, Henderson Community-Wide Advisory Committee
  3. 03Vance Charter School Board of Directors
  4. 04Director, Community Partners of Hope Men’s Shelter — five years
  5. 05Salvation Army Advisory Board
  6. 06Leadership Vance Class of 2025

The next chapter

Help carry the work across District 3.

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