Authorities announce termination of Aaron Herring from Columbus County Sheriff’s Office

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Authorities with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office have announced that Aaron Herring has been terminated from his position at the sheriff’s office.

According to the provided documentation, the decision went into effect on Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. after being requested by Sheriff William Rogers.

The former chief deputy had been suspended without pay on Nov. 22. On Dec. 2, Jerome McMillian resigned from the Columbus County Board of Commissioners and took the place of Herring as chief deputy.