Sheila Barnes of Social Services named 2025 Employee of the Year
COLUMBIA – Let’s start the day with some good news — Tyrrell County recognized its workforce Friday, Oct. 23, at the county’s annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon, naming Sheila Barnes of the Department of Social Services as its 2025 Employee of the Year.
Barnes was also honored for 25 years of service to the county, the longest tenure among this year’s service pin recipients. Barnes received the 25-year pin marking a quarter century of service to Tyrrell County!
County Commissioners Chairman Jordan Davis, Vice Chairman Nina Griswell and Commissioner Darryl Liverman were on hand for the event.
Three employees received pins for five years of service: Lyn Newman of Finance, Dawson Jones of Maintenance and Emily Hodges, director of the Board of Elections.
Karen Gerhart, the county’s finance director, and Sheryl Reynolds of the Tax Department were recognized for 10 years of service.
Sylvia Brickhouse, tax administrator, received a pin for 15 years.
Two employees were honored for 20 years of service: Wesley Hopkins, who serves as emergency management coordinator and maintenance supervisor, and Paula Oliver of the Sheriff’s Office.
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