Press Releases
N.C. Women’s Stories to be Preserved
The State Archives of North Carolina is excited to announce the establishment of an Oral History Unit within its Special Collections Section.
Roanoke Island Aquarium Director Chosen to Lead N.C. Aquariums Division
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has announced that Maylon White has been chosen as director for the North Carolina Aquariums Division.
Jones is New Superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park
Jeff Jones has been named superintendent of Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Allegheny counties, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Joshua Davis Named Chief Financial Officer for N.C. Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susi Hamilton announces the appointment of Joshua Davis as the new Chief Financial Officer for the department.
Timothy Owens Named State Librarian of North Carolina
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susi Hamilton announces the appointment of Timothy Owens as the new State Librarian of North Carolina.
Valerie Hillings Named Next Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) has named Valerie Hillings as its next Museum director. A Duke University graduate and curator with the Solomon R.
Jaki Shelton Green Poet Laureate Induction Ceremony Scheduled Sept. 19
Jaki Shelton Green will be installed as North Carolina’s ninth Poet Laureate on Wed., Sept. 19 in a ceremony at the State Capitol.
Dwayne Patterson Named Director of N.C. State Parks
Dwayne Patterson, currently chief financial officer of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, has been named director of the state Division of Parks and Recreation.
Governor Cooper Appoints Jaki Shelton Green Ninth Poet Laureate
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that poet, teacher, and community arts advocate Jaki Shelton Green will serve as North Carolina’s ninth poet laureate.
Impact of Hispanic Population on North Carolina's Economy Presentation May 17
North Carolina’s Hispanic population was 932,221 in 2016. They are in engaged in communities, work in and own businesses and are a vibrant presence. A presentation, “The Hispanic Impact on North Carolina’s Economy,” will be shared by N.C. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chair Henry Stewart, Thursday, May 17. The 12:30 p.m. presentation is part of the “Thursday Talk” series of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources EEO Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
