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All Things Judicial "Fright Court" Episode Focuses on Two Haunted County Courthouses and the Tale of Legendary Accused Murderer Tom Dooley
Each Halloween, we release a special episode called "Fright Court," where we focus on ghostly legends associated with our legal community.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, and Iredell Counties
The tour began in May 2021 and after today's visits, Newby will have visited 74 county courthouses across North Carolina.
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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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![Chief Justice Paul Newby swearing in incoming president Clerk Matusko (Currituck), with Clerk Tilley (Perquimans) holding the bible. Lori Matusko accompanies them. Chief Justice Paul Newby swearing in incoming president Clerk Matusko (Currituck), with Clerk Tilley (Perquimans) holding the bible. Lori Matusko accompanies them.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-10/clerks-president-swearing-in-2021.jpg?VersionId=kLFlnfUzA_sKroVMvnFsaiFIdKQzvBq4&itok=gQiOnOGj)
North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2021-2022 Officers Sworn In
Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court Raymond Matukso was installed as the new president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
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Iredell County Courts Cancel Most Sessions of Court Due to Exposures to COVID-19
The clerk of superior court’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing.
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Judicial Branch Recognizes Guardian ad Litem Volunteers for Child Advocacy Month
The N.C. Judicial Branch and Office of Guardian ad Litem (GAL) are taking this opportunity to recognize the more than 5,000 GAL volunteers.
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