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TTA outlines NC Black Bear Festival plans and proposes new county logo
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Tourism and travel officials briefed the commissioners on the June NC Black Bear Festival, safety measures and a proposed county logo; TTA will seek input from the three towns before returning with a recommendation.
Tom Harrison, director of the Washington County Tourism & Travel Authority (TTA), told commissioners the NC Black Bear Festival planned for June will proceed with crowd-dispersal measures, a COVID compliance officer and screening (temperature checks) at a pop-up theater. He said organizers expect to relax some restrictions starting June 5 and plan fireworks and a laser show, plus a Motorsports Weekend with drag boat races, motorcycle stunts and a car show later in the summer.
Harrison showed logo options developed for the county and said the design includes 12 stars to reference North Carolina as the 12th state to join the Union on Nov. 12, 1789. He said he would present the logo options to the three towns for input and return to the commissioners with feedback before the board adopts a new logo for gradual phased use.
Commissioner Ann Keyes and Commissioner Carol Phelps praised Harrisons work and suggested coordinating presentations to the towns. Clerk Julie J. Bennett asked about the official Board seal and said she could retain the outer ring text while updating the interior image.