North Carolina sheriff pays up to Douglas County after Jayhawks win

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (FOX4KC/WDAF) — It’s been a number of weeks because the College of Kansas Jayhawks defeated the College of North Carolina Tar Heels within the NCAA Nationwide Championship to safe their fourth title.

Now, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood is making good on his wager with Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister.

The wager: the shedding sheriff sends the profitable sheriff barbecue and a video congratulating them on the victory.

Standing inside Hillsborough Barbecue in downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina, Sheriff Blackwood congratulated Sheriff Armbrister and let him know the barbecue was on the best way.

“I’m sending a pound of chopped barbecue and a pound of brisket. I can’t inform you how a lot I admire the camaraderie and dealing with you, sheriff, all the best way out in Kansas,” Blackwood mentioned.

Blackwood additionally congratulated the Douglas County Sheriff’s Workplace for his or her work in the course of the celebration and the parade.

“I need to say congratulations to you too, sheriff, and the way you stored that city secure,” Blackwood mentioned. “Hats off to you and your employees for doing that.”

Blackwood completed by congratulating the Tar Heels on their season and representing the state and college nicely.

Sheriff Blackwood:

Thanks for being such a very good sport & making the pleasant wager with me. Win or lose, it was an incredible sport & I’ve all the time had a gentle spot for UNC!

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Sheriff Armbrister