Retired Chief Jason Whisnant is one of 20 City of Morganton employees who have retired in the past two years. Read more about his ceremony on 16A.

Retired Chief Jason Whisnant’s son Nicholas steals the retirement ceremony with his brief speech.

Assistant Chief Keith Bowman jokes about reading all of his feelings for retired Chief Jason Whisnant.

Ronnie Rector, retired chief of Morganton Public Safety, shares his list of Whisnant’s accomplishments.

Valdese Police Chief Marc Sharpe reflects on his time training retired Chief Jason Whisnant.

Sheriff Banks Hinceman presents the “Solid as the Rock” award to retired Chief Jason Whisnant.

City Manager Sally Sandy bids farewell to retired Chief Jason Whisnant, the last of the Whisnant family in Morganton’s staff.

Retired Chief Jason Whisnant stands by his shadowbox, representing different stories in his career at Morganton Public Safety and Burke County.

First Sgt. Daniel Wakefield of N.C. State Highway Patrol smiles with Operation Blue Christmas presents for their nominated families.

Burke County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tyler Gantt carries a load of presents for Operation Blue Christmas.