Elizabeth City denied "Coast Guard City" designation.(Y)

From: The Virginian Pilot | Date: June 4, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: LAUREN KING

ELIZABETH CITY -- BY Lauren King

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

ELIZABETH CITY - One of the largest U.S. Coast Guard bases is housed in Elizabeth City, but despite some high hopes it was not named a "Coast Guard City" this year.

Only six cities have been granted the designation, and Capt. S.E. Vanderplas, chief of public affairs, said in an April 29 letter to the city that it is a reflection of the Coast Guard's desire to offer ...

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