Sid Causey

There's a new sheriff in town. Ed McMahon took the oath of office Wednesday morning to replace Sid Causey as New Hanover County Sheriff. Full story...

There are two weeks and counting until New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey turns in his badge for the retired life. After 39 years in law enforcement, Sheriff Causey has made countless friends and acquaintances; many of whom attended his retirement celebration Monday night. Full story...

New Hanover County officially has a successor for Sheriff Sid Causey. Monday, the County Commission approved Chief Deputy Ed McMahon for the job. He will replace Causey, who took early retirement and steps down June 30. Full story...

Monday night, the New Hanover County Democratic Party's Executive Committee will meet to choose who it will nominate to be the county's next sheriff. But should that power be left in the hand of a political party? Full story...

Sheriff Sid Causey recommended Chief Deputy Ed McMahon take over as his successor. The party will make a final nomination to the county commissioners by July 1st. Full story...

NewsChannel 3 has learned New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey gave $2,000 to former deputy Chris Long. Causey says he gave Long $1,000 from his campaign funds December 12, 2006. That was four days after Causey fired Long in the wake of the Peyton Strickland shooting. Full story...