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News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
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Tue, 12/03/2024The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure were updated on December 1, 2024. Information about the updates is available on the Judiciary's Current Rules of Practice & Procedure website.
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Wed, 11/06/2024There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
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Thu, 10/24/2024The Asheville Courthouse will reopen on Monday October 28 at 8.30AM.
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Fri, 10/04/2024The court is aware of the widespread devastation recently caused by Hurricane Helene in the western part of our district and sends its condolences and support to everyone who has been adversely affected by the storm. While the court has decided not...
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Mon, 09/16/2024The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has appointed Ashley Austin Edwards as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of North Carolina, with a duty station in Charlotte. Judge Edwards took the oath of office on September 16, 2024,...
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Mon, 08/19/2024Jenny Holman, Charlotte Chapter 13 Trustee, will be moving to a new location on Friday, August 23, 2024. The new address is: 3800 Arco Corporate Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28273
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Mon, 07/15/2024Please be advised that the Shelby hearing date on November 22, 2024 is cancelled. Emergency matters may be scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, November 19 in Asheville. Please contact Chambers at 704-350-7575 if you have any questions.
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Tue, 04/30/2024The Bankruptcy Court is pleased to announce that on April 29, 2024, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals selected Ashley A. Edwards to fill the position to be vacated by the Honorable J. Craig Whitley upon his retirement in June 2024. The duty...
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Tue, 01/21/2025The Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Office and Chambers in Charlotte will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to inclement weather. The Asheville Chapter 11 and 12 hearings presided over by Judge Edwards will proceed forward on January 22, 2025...
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Thu, 01/09/2025The January 10 hearings in Statesville will be held in-person and begin at normal start time.