On August 7, 2025, here McBride stated that, starting on the first day of COVID impacts (around March 13, 2020), he and Knox County’s IT department deployed county equipment to all employees’ homes. This enabled staff to continue e-recording property documents remotely, ensuring no disruption in services while prioritizing safety and remote work.

However, on January 12, 2026, McBride here claimed he personally drove his truck to pick up All documents  during the COVID period.

This raises a clear question: Which was it? Did the office shift to remote e-recording with staff working from home using provided equipment, or was the Register himself single-handedly collecting and transporting massive volumes of physical documents? If the remote setup was in place, why the need for personal pickup drives—and if employees were equipped and working from home, what exactly were they doing during that time?

This contradiction comes at a time when the term-limited Register is seeking to stay on the government payroll by challenging incumbent Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs in an election. Biggs brings extensive qualifications: a 20-year veteran of the Trustee’s office, experience in every department, a 99% collection rate for property taxes, and four years of eligibility for reelection. In contrast, McBride’s campaign appears driven more by the desire to remain employed than by superior expertise in tax collection and financial management.

Voters deserve clear, consistent answers on past performance—especially when public safety, efficiency, and taxpayer resources were involved during a crisis. Which version of events is accurate, Nick? Knox County residents should demand transparency before casting ballots.

Biggs is the one the Democrats fear, they are attacking him now, they would love the weakest McBride in August.