THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: Friday, September 22, 1995 TAG: 9509220554 SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B2 EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA LENGTH: Short : 16 lines
Manteo Commissioner Dellerva Collins was the first African-American elected to the panel when she took office in 1989. A story Wednesday incorrectly indicated the achievement came when she was sworn into office Tuesday after a long hassle for the seat. by CNB