Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.“These appointees bring years of legal experience and knowledge to the bench,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m confident that they will serve with dedication and fairness.”
U.S. Congressman David Price, D-4th District, will not seek reelection. Sources are telling Carolina Journal that Price, 81, is currently making calls telling Democratic leaders that this will be his last congressional term and he's expected to make an official announcement soon.
Members of the N.C. House Freedom Caucus said that they plan to inspect voting machines in Durham County to check for an internet connection, which could make them vulnerable to fraud.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Brian C. Wilks to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 14B, serving Durham County. He will fill the vacant seat formerly held by the Honorable James E. “Jim” Hardin, Jr.
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., a California-based gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, will invest $82.8 million for a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Durham County. This investment will create more than 200 new jobs.