From 911 Operator to Chaplain | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

Roscoe Harris, a 20-year veteran of New Hanover County’s 911 Center, retired on June 19th—but his public service journey isn’t ending. Starting as a trainee in 1999, he rose to specialist, handling life-or-death calls like a chimney collapse on a child, proving the vital role 911 operators play. Now, after a well-earned break, he’s stepping into a groundbreaking new role: the center’s first-ever 911 chaplain. His family continues the legacy—son JaMont serves as deputy register of deeds, and granddaughter Alexandria is just beginning her public service path. From accidental career to lifelong…