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Alleged racist remarks by a former sheriff could lead to a property tax increase. Former Sheriff’s Sgt. Melvin Campbell will receive $500,000 in a mediated settlement with the county over claims that he was fired due to his race as part of a series of personnel changes under former sheriff Jody Greene. Campbell filed a wrongful termination suit based on race, After several months of negotiation, county commissioners...
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 22 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 159th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 29 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a career in law enforcement. Department of Public Safety Chief of Staff Jane Ammons Gilchrist was guest speaker. The oath of office was administered by Judge Jefferson Griffin of the N.C. Court of Appeals....
An alleged trespasser found himself offsides but was stopped by pass interference when a football packed with tobacco was found outside Columbus Correctional. David Anthony Howard, 28, of Greenville, was charged with first degree trespassing on a warrant drawn by Whiteville Police. He was released on $1,500 secured bond. WPD reported that police were called to the prison at 7:06 a.m. after Howard was found in his vehicle...