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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judge Douglas Green as New Superior Court Judge in Alamance County

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Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper has announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Green to the superior court bench of Alamance County’s District 17, following the retirement of Judge Tom Lambeth. The appointment marks a significant advancement in Judge Green’s extensive legal career. Judge Green, who has been serving as a district court judge within the same district, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His diverse background in law includes a notable tenure as an assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice. Furthermore, Green’s contributions to the regional legal … Read more

Jefferson County to Elect New Circuit Court Judge on Nov. 5; Bolling and Roy Contest for Critical Seat

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Birmingham, AL – Voters in Jefferson County will head to the polls on November 5 to choose a new Circuit Court Judge for the Place 13 seat, marking an important judicial transition as the current officeholder prepares for retirement. The election pits Democrat Frederic A. Bolling against Republican Douglas M. Roy Jr. in a competition to manage civil legal matters for the county. The seat up for grabs is currently held by Judge Carole Smitherman, who announced her plan to retire in January, prompting this year’s race to find her successor. The victor of the … Read more

Governor Roy Cooper Signs Key Legislation on Vaping and Transportation, Vetoes Two Bills in North Carolina

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper of North ametlina demonstrated a committed stance towards evolving state laws with his recent enactment of four legislative measures on Wednesday, addressing varied domains from vaping product regulations to alterations in transportation legislation. In a move to regulate the increasing market of vaping, Governor Cooper’s administration introduced an obligatory registry for vapor products through the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Set to come into full force by year’s end, this registry will require manufacturers of e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing consumables to attain certification. This legislation also imposes strict penalties … Read more

Arundhati Roy Crowned with 2024 PEN Pinter Prize for Her Fierce Literary Voice

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London, UK – Acclaimed author Arundhati Roy has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize, an accolade recognizing writers who confront society with the “unflinching, unswerving” gaze that Harold Pinter, the award’s namesake and Nobel laureate, advocated for in his literature. Established by English PEN in 2009, the award celebrates literary figures who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of truth in their work. The ceremony, slated for October 10 at the British Library, will not only honor Roy but will also feature her delivering a thematic address. Roy, an esteemed novelist and … Read more