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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.

  • Mon, 09/16/2024
    The 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,...
  • Mon, 08/19/2024
    Jenny 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  
  • Mon, 07/15/2024
    Please 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. 
  • Tue, 04/30/2024
    The 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...
  • Tue, 10/14/2025
    To All Judiciary Contractors:  The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is issuing this notice to apprise the Judiciary contractor community of Judiciary-wide plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary if contract funding is affected...
  • Mon, 09/29/2025
    CM/ECF will be down for routine maintenance on Sunday, October 5th from 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM.
  • Mon, 09/29/2025
    CM/ECF will be down for routine maintenance on Sunday, October 5th from 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM.
  • Mon, 08/11/2025
    Please be advised that Judge Hodges’ September 2, 2025 Chambers hearing date is CANCELLED. Please contact Chambers (704-350-7575) if a hearing is needed prior to the next scheduled hearing dates on September 16 and 17. Thank you.
  • Wed, 07/30/2025
    Please be advised that Judge Hodges’ November 4, 2025 Chambers hearing date is cancelled. Please contact Chambers (704-350-7575) if a hearing is needed prior to the next scheduled hearing dates on November 18 and 19.
  • Mon, 06/30/2025
    Please note, the NCWB CM/ECF server will be down for maintenance from 2.00pm to 4.00pm  on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. 

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