Question: Who was the first person in North Carolina to use the official title “State Climatologist”?
Answer: Charles B. Carney was the first to use this title. He served from February 1951 to 1960 and was a prolific writer who authored monthly climate summaries for the Carolinas and had an acclaimed hurricane history. Carney was also honored for his leadership during hurricanes Connie and Diane in 1955.
