Emergency Management director fired by Mineral County Commissioners
Chris Myers is the Morning Show Producer, Broadcaster, at WCBC Radio in Cumberland, Maryland. Myers handles various operational, engineering duties for the station and directs the morning news. In addition to his broadcasting role, Myers is a prominent downtown Cumberland businessman and an active community member who helps organize local events. Myers has been with the Cumberland Broadcasting Company, which operates WCBC, since August 2019 and began his career in radio broadcasting at the age of 14 as a board engineer for WQOL in Florida. In 1998 he was promoted to Chief Engineer for WTTB 1490AM and WGYL 93.7FM. In 2001 Treasure Coast broadcasters purchased additional stations WOSN, WPAW and WGNX.
The Times-News reports that Mineral County commissioners voted 2-1 during a meeting Tuesday to relieve Emergency Services Director Luke McKenzie of his duties. Commissioner Jason Whitlock made the motion in an executive session. McKenzie was hired as Emergency Services director in 2016. In 2021, he took on dual roles, also serving as the county’s administrator. In 2025 McKenzie said he would step down from the administrator position and continue directing Emergency Services. Mineral County 911 center will be overseen by Sheriff Joel Whisner until the position is filled.