Black Mountain police chief retires, adding to at least 8 town hall departures in 2026

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Police Chief Steve Parker is retiring after five years leading the Black Mountain Police Department, adding to a series of departures from town government this year.

Mayor Michael Sobol said the town has experienced a difficult period.

“I think that’s because there was a lot of toxic soup in the town,” he said…

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