Governor Roy Cooper appointed Ricardo Jensen to serve as a Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 5, comprised of New Hanover and Pender Counties. Jensen will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Phyllis Gorham.
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Manning: Leandro case is about breakdown of classroom instruction
The former presiding jurist in the Leandro school funding case says the current struggles facing public schools in North Carolina are more about a breakdown in classroom instruction than a lack of funding.
Opportunity Scholarship defenders boost case for moving challenge to filing three-judge panel
The legal fight over North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program focuses now on whether a single judge or a three-judge panel should hear the case. Lawyers for the state and the scholarships' parent supporters have filed new briefs supporting the three-judge option.
Split three-judge panel rules felons can vote in N.C. once they leave prison
A three-judge Superior Court panel has ruled, 2-1, that felons who have completed their prison sentences in North Carolina must be permitted to vote. The ruling strikes down a 1973 state law that blocked voting by felons on probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
Governor Cooper announces nomination of special Superior Court Judge
Governor Roy Cooper announced today the nomination of Judge Tenisha Jacobs to serve as Special Superior Court Judge with a designation to the Business Court. She has been nominated to serve as a Special Superior Court Judge to fill the vacancy that was created on December 30, 2021.
Governor Cooper announces four Judicial Appointments
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.”
Governor Cooper appoints new Superior Court Judge for Durham County
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 Cooper announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Mark Sternlicht to serve as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12 in serving Cumberland County. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Mary Ann Tally.
Governor Cooper appoints former Western District U.S. Attorney Murray as district attorney in Western North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed R. Andrew Murray, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, as the acting District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 42, serving Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties. Murray replaces Gregory A. Newman, who was removed from office by Superior Court Judge Robert C. Ervin last week.
Governor Cooper appoints Superior Court Judge
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 7C, serving Edgecombe and Wilson counties.