Cooper names pair to lead Natural & Cultural Resources

Raleigh, N.C. — Noting the expanded duties of the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday named two people with different backgrounds and expertise to lead the agency.

Cooper tapped state Rep. Susi Hamilton, D-New Hanover, as secretary of DNCR and Reid Wilson, executive director of the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, as chief deputy secretary.