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Posted on: December 16, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Statement on the Passing of Former Vice Chairman Ernest "Ernie" Wright

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Ernest “Ernie” Wright, the first African-American elected to the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, passed away on December 16, 2022. Mr. Wright served on the Board of Commissioners from 1992-2000 and was elected by the Board to serve as Vice Chairman in 1996.

During his tenure the Onslow County Board of Commissioners undertook efforts to build the Richlands Branch Library, Onslow County Museum Building, and the Robert A. Glass Building for Onslow County Animal Services.

Ernie Wright moved to Onslow County in 1979 and was a Marine Veteran, respected attorney, and volunteered for many community causes. He was a Guardian ad Litem, Director of the Jacksonville Tourism Development Authority, and part of the Voting Rights Task Force.

Tim Foster, Chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners issued a statement:

Ernie Wright will be dearly missed in Onslow County. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. His contributions to our County are numerous and he will be missed by many.

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