Several North Carolina residents, including three from the coast, have been appointed to serve on state boards and commissions, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Monday. Susan W. Rabon of Southport has been appointed as chair of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors. Rabon is the owner, director and vice president of Commonwealth Home Health Care Inc. and Commonwealth Document Management, Inc. Rabon previously served on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. She has served on the Ports Authority Board since 2021.