Arendell Parrott Academy senior claims top DYW state honor

In a prestigious event held in Greensboro on January 27, Arendell Parrot Academy senior Haynes Lewis was named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina.

“I was very surprised,” said Lewis. “I was on stage with so many capable and amazing young women. Any one of them would have been capable of representing our state. I feel very honored to be able to represent North Carolina but most especially to be able to represent that group of amazing young women.”

James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism

James "Jimbo" S. Perry has been named as executive director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). His tenure began January 1, 2024. Perry replaces former Executive Director Melvin Wright who served in this capacity since November 1999 until his retirement in August 2017. Wright resumed his role as executive director in March 2019 and officially retired December 2023.