Judge Kaleb D. Wingate

06/20/2026

The Supreme Court of North Carolina and the North Carolina Court of Appeals are honored to have Lord Stanley's Cup and OUR Carolina Hurricanes parading between our buildings in downtown Raleigh today. Welcome to the neighborhood! And !!!

06/17/2026

63% of all our state's practicing lawyers hang their shingles in just five counties and those counties are Wake, Mecklenburg, Guilford, Durham, and Forsyth. That means that 37% of the state's attorneys serve the other two-thirds of the Tar Heel State's population.

The Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) is working towards turning "Legal Deserts" into "Legal Oases" and is committed to addressing equal access to legal services for our underserved communities.

06/14/2026

“Resolved, that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.” On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of our national flag, and we observe as a time to honor our nation's symbol of freedom and democracy.

Visitors to the North Carolina Judicial Center will see the Betsy Ross 250 Flag flying prominently at the Raleigh building's front entrance in honor of the United States of America's semisesquicentennial.

The commemorative banner represents America’s enduring commitment to liberty, self-government, and justice. The flag is just one part of the Judicial Branch’s Celebration 250 campaign recognizing the historic role of N.C. courts in the nation's founding. Visit the site to learn more: https://buff.ly/yPkvXxq

05/24/2026

Clay County court house Feb 22, 1892 Hayesville NC.
*picture courtesy of the old jail museum, Clay county historical arts Council.

05/24/2026

Courthouses and court offices will be closed tomorrow, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

* Magistrate offices remain open 24/7

05/02/2026

It’s Derby Day and do we have a hot tip for you: Bet on yourself! The odds are in your favor if you and join the Judicial Branch. Saddle up and take the reins of your career by trotting over to NCcourts.gov/careers

04/23/2026

The 1868 North Carolina Constitution was ratified by popular vote over three days, from April 21 to April 23, 1868, fundamentally restructuring the judicial system by adopting popular election for judges, merging law and equity proceedings, and abolishing the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. It created a more democratic, unified, and state-administered court system, including a 5-member Supreme Court and 12 judicial districts for superior courts. Read more details about the impact of the 1868 North Carolina Constitution here: https://buff.ly/IaRbrlT

04/07/2026

On this date in 1777, the newly formed N.C. General Assembly met in New Bern and passed legislation creating the state court system. The Court Law established Superior Courts, county courts, replaced the royal colonial court system, and established the foundation that evolved into our current system. Happy Birthday, N.C. Judicial System!

04/05/2026

04/02/2026

Courthouses and court offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday, April 3) in observance of Good Friday.

* Magistrate offices remain open 24/7