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February 20, 2025 Press Release

Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.

October 25, 2024 Press Release

Judge Eggers-Gryder to serve District 35 (Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties) effective January 1, 2025.

October 11, 2024 Press Release

View an order extending relief for 13 weather-affected counties in western North Carolina, effective October 15, 2024.

September 30, 2024 Press Release

View an amended order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in multiple western counties.

August 23, 2024 General News

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Alexandria Leake to serve as district court judge in Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey counties.

March 27, 2024 Press Release

Task Force's final report was released in November 2023.

July 26, 2022 General News

At each county courthouse, Newby greets judges and courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication.

June 14, 2022 General News

Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to District Courts across the state.

January 4, 2022 General News

All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.

February 17, 2017 Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.