March 23, 2021- Governor Cooper has signed Executive Order 204, further relaxing the COVID-19 restrictions. Face coverings are still required at all times indoors and outdoors, unless you are with household members. This EO expires on April 30, 2021 at 5pm. Mass gatherings are now limited to 50 people indoors with social distancing, and 100 people outdoors. The Town of Seven Devils continues to operate under our County State of Emergency Orders for Watauga and Avery jurisdictions. Virtual attendance at Public Meetings is strongly encouraged. Otter FallsTrail and Black Bear Family Park require face coverings for all. Free Masks are available at Town Hall at our drive-thru. Thank you for your patience; Be safe!
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Local Government

Public Safety Department

Welcome to the Seven Devils Public Safety Department. We are on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week. During office hours we are available by calling Seven Devils Police Department at (828) 963-6760. After regular business hours, please call 911 if you have an emergency.

Full Time Officers

Chief Johnathan Harris (policechief@sevendevils.net)

Assistant Chief Cody Fields
Captain Bobby Powell

Officer Matt Millsaps
Officer Kent Howell
Officer Racion Rouse

Part-time Officers

Mike Watson--Reserve Officer
Orrie Smith--Reserve Officer
Luis Sanchez--Reserve Officer
Casey Turbyfill--Reserve Officer
Matthew Potter--Reserve Officer
Michael Fields--Reserve Officer
Stephen Petty - Reserve Officer

Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: 828-963-6760
Fax: 828-963-7418
policechief@sevendevils.net