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New Burgaw police chief credits PCSO experience

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Burgaw has a new police chief in town, who is about to celebrate his 1st month on the job. Wilmington native James Rowell was sworn in as Burgaw’s police chief on September 2nd. He took over for Jim Hock, who has served as chief for more than a decade. Rowell’s career in public service began 30 years ago, assisting law enforcement. “I started out, right out of high school at 18 years old as a 911 telecommunicator for New Hano…
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New Burgaw police chief credits PCSO experience

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Burgaw has a new police chief in town, who is about to celebrate his 1st month on the job. Wilmington native James Rowell was sworn in as Burgaw’s police chief on September 2nd. He took over for Jim Hock, who has served as chief for more than a decade. Rowell’s career in public service began 30 years ago, assisting law enforcement. “I started out, right out of high school at 18 years old as a 911 telecommunicator for New Hano…

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WWAY TV broke the news in on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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