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Video of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for about nine minutes went viral last May and inspired months of demonstrations against police brutality. Amid calls for expansive police reform, two local chiefs of police said they stand behind Tuesday's verdict and are hopeful for the future of law enforcement. William Parrish, chief of police for East Stroudsburg University, said he was "deeply disturbed" when he watched the video of Floyd's arrest and death. He said he struggled to make sense of Chauvin's actions and couldn't.  "Yet as I watched the trial coverage of Derek Chauvin, I f...

The park, established in 1997, “is a lasting memorial to all veterans who served, fought (and) died for our individual freedoms,” according to MarionFl.org, where information is posted about park events including the Quarterly Memorial, Memorial Day and Veterans Day events, band concerts and other programs. The Vietnam War Traveling Memorial Wall has also been hosted at the park. The park contains 5,000 memorial bricks, 200 benches and 100 commemorative plaques, the website indicates. "I'm blessed. The park is a beautiful and peaceful place and I can stop and talk to people. The park als...

Several promotions has been announced by the Salisbury Fire Department “I am honored to announce the following promotions,” said Fire Chief Parnell. “This is a great group of firefighters who have not only displayed hard work and dedication but have also invested in themselves and Salisbury Fire Department. I congratulate and thank each one of them for their service to our department and residents.” (Source: Submitted photo) By David Whisenant | December 20, 2020 at 4:03 PM EST - Updated December 20 at 4:03 PM SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Salisbury Fire Chief Robert Parnell has ann...