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Crystal Lloyd Named New Superintendent of Carolina Beach State Park

Crystal Lloyd, one of the park superintendents at Falls Lake State Recreation Area, is now the park superintendent at Carolina Beach State Park in New Hanover County, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced.

Lt. Gen. Robert Sink to be Featured on Highway Historical Marker

A highly decorated war veteran from North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

Bryan Wilder Named Superintendent at Elk Knob State Park

Bryan Wilder has been promoted to park superintendent at Elk Knob State Park in Watauga County, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Wilder succeeds Tracy Minton, who transferred to New River State Park earlier this year.

Avis Promoted to Lead N.C. State Parks’ South District

M. Scott Avis, the superintendent at Lake Norman State Park, has been named the new south district superintendent of North Carolina State Parks, according to the Division of Parks and Recreation. Avis succeeds Jay Greenwood, who retired in March after 27 years with the division.

Nealson Joins Stanley to Lead Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Keith Nealson, who has been with state parks for 25 years, has been named a superintendent at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area.

Clint Taylor Named Director of N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that Clint Taylor has been named the next director of the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

North Carolina African American Civil Rights Leader to be Featured on Highway Historical Marker

The life of a major figure in the African American civil rights movement from North Carolina will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.

The marker commemorating Robert Franklin Williams will be unveiled during a ceremony on Aug. 26 in his hometown.

Brian Strong Named Director of North Carolina State Parks

Brian Strong, a 23-year veteran of the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, has been named director of the division by the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Tracy Minton Named Superintendent at New River State Park

Tracy Minton, the longtime superintendent at Elk Knob State Park, has been named superintendent of New River State Park in neighboring Alleghany and Ashe counties, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

Nirdé Named Director of the N.C. African American Heritage Commission

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson announces the appointment of Adrienne Nirdé director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.