Bill is from Mount Airy, North Carolina. He attended Appalachian State University. He has a bachelor’s degree in education from Appalachian State University. He has a master’s degree in education administration from Appalachian State University. He lives with his wife, Shelley, in the Tanglewood neighborhood.

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Bill Goins holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in education from Appalachian State University. He is married.

Bill is a school principal. He works at a public school, where he manages budgets, oversees staff, and coordinates financial planning for school operations.

Believes economic development and job creation are major issues facing Surry County.

- Believes economic development and job creation are major issues facing Surry County.

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As of January 2, 2026, Bill Goins did not have a website or any information online.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports improving school infrastructure.

- Supports improving school infrastructure.

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As of January 2, 2026, Bill Goins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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