When you read about someone breaking into an unlocked door in rural North Carolina you may hear sighs about the death of the good old days. But leave the front door wide open all night and even the sweetest southern grandma...more
Over the years, John, Dan, and Gene’s signature stamps expended lots of ink signing orders “By order of the Court.” Meanwhile, the identity and votes of the judges who ruled on a particular petition have long been a...more
Social commentators have described our nation’s current labor market as the “Great Resignation.” Baby Boomers are retiring to spend more time with loved ones. Workers are leaving current employers for more flexible work...more
As reported previously, Dan Horne is retiring as Clerk of the Court of Appeals at the end of the month. His successor will be Eugene “Gene” Soar, who has served as Staff Attorney for the Clerk of the Court of Appeals since...more
At the stroke of midnight, North Carolina’s judiciary entered a new era, with many appellate justices and judges taking the oath office from their homes. This age-old changing of the guard included Chief Justice Paul Newby...more
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Judge Mark Davis to the Associate Justice seat recently vacated by now-Chief Justice Beasley. Soon-to-be Justice Davis has served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals since 2012....more