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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties
Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all 100 counties.
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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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Jury Service Scam Alert
Ashe County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Judicial Districts 12 and 23
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed chief district court judges: Judge Robert Stiehl (District 12) and Judge David Byrd (District 23).
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