From Watauga County as a whole, we wish Rick Ruppert many healthy, happy years ahead and thank him and his family for the sacrifices they have made for us all.

Source: https://www.hcpress.com/front-page/lt-rick-ruppert-retires-from-lengthy-law-enforcement-career-in-watauga-county.html

In total, Pam’s Picks endorsed 53 of the 104 non-partisan candidates running in various Watauga County elections.

Source: https://theappalachianonline.com/analyzing-pams-picks-local-progressive-finds-success-through-local-endorsements/

She served on the committee that planned the first Watauga County Fair and operated Flat Top Estate as a model farm.

Source: https://www.hcpress.com/avery/farm-fresh-organic-organization-cultivates-community-and-fresh-fare-from-the-farm.html