Judge April C. Wood

Congratulations to High Point University on their first ever NCAA Tournament win! Way to go!

On Tuesday, the NC Court of Appeals held oral arguments at UNC School of Law. The panel consisted of Judge Arrowood, Judge April C. Wood, and Judge Griffin. The students were able to hear two excellent arguments regarding First Amendment issues. It’s always a pleasure to visit the law schools in our state and engage with the students.

It’s a beautiful winter wonderland at my house! It’s already snowed 10” and it’s still snowing! ❄️☃️❤️

It was an honor to be invited to the portrait unveiling for US District Court Judge Frank Whitney today. He is truly a remarkable person with an amazing record of service as a lawyer, soldier, and judge. It was so nice to be able to celebrate him and his legacy with his family and friends.

Although we didn’t get quite as much snow as we were told to anticipate, we did get some. Stay warm and safe out there. We are going to build a fire in the fireplace and continue to enjoy this beautiful snow day! ❤️

My favorite story of all time and the one fhat changes lives - Luke 2:1-20

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🎄

Tis the season! This week, my Chambers enjoyed our annual Christmas dinner together with a beautiful view of downtown Raleigh and then our annual COA courthouse Christmas party the next day. Merry Christmas! 🎄

Our annual Court of Appeals judges’ holiday dinner was a great way to start the Christmas season. It was so nice to fellowship with former and current members of our court, as well as their spouses who are not pictured. We had many great conversations and laughs.

It was my pleasure to swear in the Thomasville City Council last week. I started my legal career by opening a law office in Thomasville. After I became a judge in 2002, they asked me to swear in the city council, and I have been doing it every year since. I just love this little town.