VOTE NOVEMBER 3rd

Caroline Renfro

for Ashe County Commissioner

Let me hear from you.

Hi y’all! I’m Caroline. I’m so happy to be a part of the Ashe County community, and so honored to have the opportunity to participate in impactful ways. I’ve known for a very long time I wanted to live in Ashe County one day but I never dreamed I would get here so soon.

I didn’t come here to make it better. I came here because it’s already the best place I’ve been. That said, not everyone in our community has the same privilege I do. Our rural community can be a difficult place for folks who lack resources or access to things like healthcare, childcare, adequate housing and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

After Hurricane Helene, I saw just how much the people of Ashe County are capable of when we all share a goal. I believe we all want the best possible life here in Ashe, and I think that’s worth working together towards.

Shout out to my folks.

Bio

After regularly visiting for more than 20 years, Caroline moved to Ashe County in 2021. Originally from Charlotte, NC, Caroline has worked in film, television and radio since the turn of the century. After relocating to Ashe County, she branched out into the music industry, working as Business Manager for international bluegrass sensations the Kruger Brothers before opening a recording studio, Buddy Holler, in Lansing, NC over the summer of 2025. Caroline serves on the Board of Directors for the Ashe Chamber of Commerce and is Past Chair/CEO of Lost Province Arts, where she led an amazing team of staff and volunteers through the community relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Lost Province Arts’ efforts were recognized with a Dogwood Award from the office of then-AG Josh Stein and an Ashe County Volunteer Initiative Business of the Year Award from the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. Renfro is a graduate of Leadership Ashe and the Western North Carolina Investment Framer’s Cohort. She splits her time between Lansing and West Jefferson with her partner, Luay, and their cats.

Issues

I believe in creating opportunities for people, eliminating barriers to access and leading with empathy. I’m a creative problem solver and a firm believer that the people know best what they need and that it's the obligation of leaders to address those needs. In practice nothing’s that easy but leaders have a responsibility to do their best to understand and prioritize the needs of residents. Leaders cannot address a need they don’t understand, period. We have to hear from the people.

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