Nancy Vaughan

Carolyn Allen, who served as Greensboro, North Carolina's first female mayor, has died. The cause of death has not been released. Allen held office for three terms from 1993 to 1999.

Former Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, who served on the City Council under Allen after her own election in 1997, released a statement mourning her death. Vaughan described Allen as "low-key but never passive," with a strong moral compass and a quiet determination to do what she believed was right. Vaughan said Allen was never flashy or seeking the spotlight but remained attentive and willing to speak up when it mattered, continuing to advocate for people who needed a voice long after leaving City Hall. Vaughan said she was grateful to have known and served with Allen, calling Greensboro a better community because of her.