Colton Blake has been named the new park superintendent at Lake Norman State Park, located in Iredell County, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Blake succeeds Scott Avis, who was promoted to South District Superintendent last year.
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The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties. Wood succeeds Jeff Jones, who retired earlier this year.
Dr. Jay Martin has been appointed as the new executive director of the Battleship North Carolina effective May 31, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today. Martin takes over the role from Captain Terry Bragg, who will retire June 1.
The North Carolina State Capitol has launched a new website, “From Naming to Knowing: Uncovering Slavery at the North Carolina State Capitol.” This website names over 130 enslaved workers who built, maintained, and worked in the Capitol building in the 1800s.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 1.
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that Hap Fatzinger has been chosen as director for the North Carolina Aquariums Division. Fatzinger will take over the role Jan.
The death of an African American soldier in Durham, N.C., soon will be commemorated with an N.C. Highway Historical Marker.
Six distinguished North Carolinians were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Governor Roy Cooper at a Nov. 9 ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Matt Windsor is the new park superintendent at Goose Creek State Park in Beaufort County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Windsor succeeds Doug Lequire, who retired in May.