Keep seeing old geology used in recent paleontological literature and was wondering what the cause was. The local Pliocene Bear Bluff Formation for instance was changed to the Goose Creek Limestone a couple of decades ago. Also have seen the Campanian Black Creek Formation used when it is the Black Creek Group containing three formations. This also for over 20 years. Sort of the same deal for the Paleocene Beaufort Formation elevated to a group a long time ago. Question is whether the usage is a disagreement with the revised nomenclature or ignorance. The reason I mention ignorance, not the negative connotation of the word, is because google searches are tough for literature searches originating is relatively obscure publications. This may be a cautionary tale of depending on literature found easily on line. I enjoy reading paleontology articles, particularly those with subjects involving North Carolina taxa.