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Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker held a promotions and retirement ceremony Friday for members of his department.
Among those receiving promotions were:
Cpl Daniel Clark
Promotions presented by Capt. Jeff Bridgers
Investigator Matt Hester II
Investigator K Rodney Hester
Promotions presented by Capt. Jeff Tyler
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Three members of the Sheriff’s Department recently announced their retirement, Included were:
Cpl Matt K. Dennis 20 years & 9 months
Sgt Jimmy Stanley 11 years
Sgt Charles Weathers 19 years & 1 month
Sheriff McVicker commended all on their promotions. He said all promotions involved his command staff.
McVicker said he promised everyone would have a job when he was elected and he was keeping his word.
He also indicated retirees would remain involved with the department in a part-time position.