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Newspaper

The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 2000

Page

4

John Greenlee profiles and party affiliations in Gastonia court roles

John Greenlee born 54 in Gastonia is a Democrat appointed to the bench in June 1995 and elected in 1996 after private practice from 1971 to 1995 at the University of Virginia School of Law. A second listing shows John Greenlee 33, a Republican with prior roles as Assistant Public Defender 1993 to 1997 and Assistant District Attorney since December 1997, educated at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio.

Gastonia University of Virginia School of Law Capital University Law School Columbus Ohio Ralph Gingles John Greenlee York County S.C Gaston County Gingles Jim Hunt District Attorney’s Office Greenlee District Court

Interesting fact about Jackson and Stevens in brief

Jackson completed her undergraduate degree at Troy State University while serving in the Air Force on the Woodbridge England base campus. Stevens served as the Gaston County Department of Social Services first staff attorney.

Alabama Troy State University Air Force Woodbridge England Stevens Gaston County Department

Melissa Magee Defeats Walton in 1992 Race

Age 43 a residence Stanley. Democrat defeated Republican Dan Walton in 1992. Attended University of North Carolina School of Law.

Stanley m Dan Walton University of North Carolina School of Law

Angela House Career Timeline In North Carolina Courts

Angela House, age 32, of Belmont, served as assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County from 1993 to 1996, then as federal special agent in 1996 and 1997, returned as assistant district attorney in Gaston County since January 1998, and is a UNC School of Law graduate.

Belmont Meckiensburg County Gaston County University of North Carolina «School of Law

Gingles and Greenlee Face Off In Gastonia District Court

Ralph Gingles, Gastonia native and former private practitioner, and John Greenlee, Gastonia prosecutor, seek election to a District Court judgeship. Gingles highlights responsibility beyond a job. Greenlee emphasizes criminal court experience and daily-life impact of judicial decisions.

Stevens and Jackson clash in Gastonia district judge race

Catherine Stevens touts 14 years on the bench while Jim Jackson cites 11 years as a public defender and prosecutor. Jackson says he has tried at least 125 Superior Court cases and many district trials, arguing that hands‑on experience matters for a judge. Stevens notes her varied legal service and emphasizes even temperament amid tough cases.

Gastonia Catherine Stevens Jim Jackson Stevens

Two women pursue law careers and judge skills

Angela Hoyle and Melissa Magee discuss what makes a good judge beyond the law. Magee, a district court judge since 1992, once worked for IRS in Minnesota. Hoyle, ex assistant prosecutor, joined the FBI in 1996 before returning home to North Carolina. They emphasize reading people and applying law with care.

Gastonia Angela Hoyle Melissa Magee Magee Internal Revenue Service Minnesota University of North Carolina Hoyle Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office FBI Bureau Dallas Texas

Local men trace school paths in Gaston County system

Both men attended kindergarten through high school in Gaston County Public Schools. Gingles completed eighth grade at Pleasant Ridge School and finished at Highland High School in 1964. Greenlee attended Robinson Elementary and Grier Junior High and graduated Ashbrook High School in 1985.

Gaston County Gingles Pleasant Ridge Old Highland Greenlee Robinson Grier Ashbrook High School

Catherine Stevens Scrarps Rea Einee I becomes district court judge

Catherine Stevens Scrarps Rea Einee I, age 48, a Democrat, served as staff attorney for the city of Gastonia 1977 to 1979, then attorney for the Gaston Department of Social Services 1979 to 1986, private practice 1986 to 1987, and was appointed to the District Court bench in 1987 to replace the late Ralph Phillips who died in office.

Stevens City of Gastonia Gaston County Department of Social Services Gaston Department of Social Services Ralph Phillips

Jim Jackson g Career as public defender and attorney

Jim Jackson, aged 40, of Belmont, served as Assistant Public Defender from 1989 to 1997 and has been an attorney since January 1998. He studied at Campbell University School of Law. Retrieved from a local career profile.

Belmont Campbell University School of

Attorneys' spouses tied to Gaston County practice

Both individuals are married to lawyers who work in Gaston County. Larry Hoyle is a private attorney based in Gastonia, while Magee's husband, Ralph Rutledge, serves as an assistant public defender.

Gaston County Larry Hoyle Gastonia Magee Ralph Rutledge

Hillary Clinton Campaign Boosts Senate Bid With Presidential Backing

President Clinton joins first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on a New York fundraising swing to support her Senate campaign. The push adds to prior fundraisers that have brought in about 5 million for Mrs. Clinton. Lazio reported 11.2 million raised and 6.5 million on hand in the five weeks ending Sept. 30, dwarfing her totals.

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Judges discuss voting for NC judges in Gaston County race

In Gaston County, candidates debate voters knowledge of judicial races as North Carolina relies on elected judges. Incumbents Stevens, Gingles, and Magee describe the season’s impact while Brown stresses self-confidence in voting for himself.

Stevens North Carolina Hoyle Gaston County Gingles Magee Brown

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