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Inside the Camden Sheriff's Office: What Sheriff Jones wants taxpayers to see

Camden Tribune went inside the Sheriff's Office with Sheriff Kevin Jones. What emerged was a picture of an agency making an old building work and a sheriff arguing that Camden's growth will eventually force wider choices.

Inside the Camden Sheriff's Office: What Sheriff Jones wants taxpayers to see — Camden Tribune | Francisco Salmeron

By Francisco Salmeron • 2 months ago

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Camden’s 72-Cent Property-Tax Rate Still Tops Its Three N.C. Border Counties

Camden adopted a 72-cent countywide property-tax rate—higher than the rates in all three of its N.C. border counties. A $50 solid-waste fee increase and special-district taxes add important context.

Inside the Camden Sheriff's Office: What Sheriff Jones wants taxpayers to see — Camden Tribune | Francisco Salmeron

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Aug 20, 2026

Inside the Camden Sheriff's Office: What Sheriff Jones wants taxpayers to see

Camden Tribune went inside the Sheriff's Office with Sheriff Kevin Jones. What emerged was a picture of an agency making an old building work and a sheriff arguing that Camden's growth will eventually force wider choices.

Inside the Camden Sheriff's Office: What Sheriff Jones wants taxpayers to see — Camden Tribune | Francisco Salmeron

Aug 7, 2026

Camden’s 72-Cent Property-Tax Rate Still Tops Its Three N.C. Border Counties

Camden adopted a 72-cent countywide property-tax rate—higher than the rates in all three of its N.C. border counties. A $50 solid-waste fee increase and special-district taxes add important context.

Camden’s 72-Cent Property-Tax Rate Still Tops Its Three N.C. Border Counties — Camden Tribune graphic | sources: final FY 2026–27 county adoption records.

Jul 22, 2026

Camden Sheriff's Office: No Dedicated Facility Funded Yet

The County documented secure evidence, equipment, and holding-space needs in 2024, but created no dedicated law-enforcement facility project or completion schedule.

Camden Sheriff's Office: No Dedicated Facility Funded Yet — Camden Tribune | Francisco Salmeron