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The search is on for a new Carteret County manager

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that would authorize removal and disposal of abandoned and broken down boats in navigable waters.
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File: The Carteret County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that would authorize removal and disposal of abandoned and broken down boats in navigable waters.

The search is on for a new Carteret County manager after Tommy Burns announced that he will be resigning in February.

Burns helped the county through Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, as well as COVID-19, and said he will be stepping down to spend more time with his family and ailing father.

He also helped secure the county’s coveted AAA bond rating, which county officials say laid a foundation for long-term fiscal stability and enabled critical infrastructure investments.

The Board of Commissioners will soon identify either an interim or permanent replacement for Burns.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.