A swearing-in ceremony Wednesday completed Eula Reid’s journey following in the footsteps of her mentor, retired Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole.
“I also want to thank Gov. (Roy) Cooper for appointing me to succeed the legend, my mentor, the Honorable J.C. Cole,” Reid told an audience of about 40 fellow judges, attorneys, retired officials and friends and family.
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