Former Sampson County Republican chairwoman Telia Kivett was inducted into the state GOP Hall of Fame Saturday, Nov. 8, an honor and a surprise, she said. According to a program about the Hall of Fame, organizers and Party officials noted that each nominee and inductee ‘has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the GOP cause — going above and beyond in their service to the Party and their communities. Their steadfast support of the NCGOP and their work behind the scenes have laid the foundation for our Party’s continued growth and success. Simply put, the victories we’ve achieved and the victories yet to come would not be possible without their energy, dedication and service.’ Kivett, current chairwoman of the GOP 7th Congressional District, has held numerous positions in the GOP ranks, including assistant secretary and secretary to NCGOP State Convention, elector for the Trump inauguration, delegate to the last three national conventions, delegate to the last eight NC conventions and chairwoman of the Sampson Republican Party for eight years. This is her second term as leader of the 7th Distrist. Pictured presenting Kivett the Hall of Fame honor is Susan Mills, past vice chairwoman of the NCGOP and current NCGOP secretary. Also pictured with Kivett is her husband, former Sampson County Commissioners Chairman Jerol Kivett.