Avery C. Upchurch

Avery C. Upchurch
57th Mayor of Raleigh
In office
1983–1993
Preceded bySmedes York
Succeeded byTom Fetzer
Personal details
Born(1928-12-22)December 22, 1928
Rutherford County, North Carolina, U.S.
Died(1994-06-30)June 30, 1994
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
OccupationAttorney, Businessman, Politician

Avery Council Upchurch (December 22, 1928 – June 30, 1994) was an American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina from 1983 to 1993. His ten-year tenure was the longest continuous mayoral service in Raleigh during the 20th century and coincided with a major period of urban and economic growth in the city.

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