Record #:

13975

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

North Carolina's first female legislator was Exum Clement of Asheville, and she represented Buncombe County in the House during the 1921 session of the General Assembly.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 35, Jan 1951, p8, 18

Subject(s):

Women legislators--North Carolina; Clement, Exum Lillian, 1885(?)-1925

Record #:

29789

Author(s):

Zulovich, Nick; Yeomans, Jonathan; Knowland, Kati; Stanz, Melissa; Knowland, Kati

Abstract:

In fields as varied as education, government, commerce, and retail, female leaders in North Carolina are passionate, determined, and proud. Exceptional women leaders in the state include Bev Perdue--Governor of North Carolina; Karen Albritton--President, Capstrat, a Raleigh-based strategic communication firm; Rosemary DePaola--Chancellor of University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Nadine Hall--Vice President of Activewear and Hanesbrands; Carol Hevey--Exective Vice President of Time Warner Cable, Carolinas Region; Elyse Cochran--President, Gaston County Chamber of Commerce; Brenda Mills--Project Manager, City of Asheville; and Kim Saunders--President and CEO, Mechanics and Farmers Bank.

Source:

NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 67 Issue 4, May/Jun 2009, p8-18, 20, 22, 24-25, por

Subject(s):

Women in the professions; Women executives; Women legislators--North Carolina