His political career began in Watauga County when he was a sophomore at Watauga High School.

Whatley is a native of Watauga County, and his political career began there, as a sophomore at Watauga High School, in 1984, when he volunteered on then-Sen. Jesse Helms’ reelection campaign.

Whatley is a native of Watauga County, and his political career began there, as a sophomore at Watauga High School, in 1984, when he volunteered on then-Sen. Jesse Helms’ reelection campaign.

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