Editorâs note: Our annual lookback at the top local stories of 2020 continues.
Local government and the public schools saw some big changes in leadership in 2020, but likely the biggest was Elizabeth City City Manager Rich Olsonâs departure for a job in Texas in August.
Olson, Elizabeth Cityâs city manager for nearly two decades, announced his impending departure in June to take a town managerâs job in Argyle, Texas.
City Council tapped Eddie Buffaloe, the cityâs police chief, to serve as interim manager after Olsonâs departure. Council then selected Enfield Town Manager Montre Freeman in October as Olsonâs permanent replacement. Freeman, a graduate of Elizabeth City State University, will start work in Elizabeth City on Jan. 19.