Chief Deputy Steve Maynor is set to take the reins of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office this Thursday, when he is sworn in as sheriff during a public ceremony at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will include oath-taking for other members of the sheriff’s office, marking an official handoff in county law enforcement leadership.
Ceremony Details And Announcement
In a post on Facebook, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Board of County Commissioners has appointed Maynor as sheriff and invited the public to attend the swearing-in. The announcement, shared under the headline “A New Chapter Begins,” confirms the ceremony will be held at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center and notes that members of the sheriff’s office will also take their oaths during the event.
Why The Change
The leadership shuffle follows the county commissioners’ decision in June to appoint outgoing Sheriff Mike Roberson to the interim District 3 seat on the board of commissioners, a move the county says will take effect July 16 and will leave the sheriff’s office seat vacant. As outlined by Chatham County, Roberson will continue serving as sheriff through July 15 before stepping into his new role on the commission.
Maynor's Record And The Campaign
Maynor is a career law-enforcement officer who worked his way up through the ranks to become chief deputy in the sheriff’s office, and he filed earlier this year to run for sheriff. During the filing period, Roberson publicly endorsed Maynor, telling The News & Observer that “Steve is not only prepared, but he is also devoted to this community.” Local coverage from Chatham Journal has also spotlighted Maynor’s long tenure and his experience leading special-operations units and community-focused programs inside the agency.
How To Attend
The Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center is located at 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business in Pittsboro and regularly hosts county meetings and public events. The facility’s address and event calendar are available through NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham County. The sheriff’s office announcement did not list attendance limits, so residents can expect standard public seating and routine security screening at the entrance.
With Maynor’s installation, day-to-day leadership of the sheriff’s office shifts to an internal candidate with deep roots in the agency as the 2026 sheriff’s race continues toward November. This story will be updated with highlights from the ceremony and any official statements released afterward.
