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Recent News
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IDS welcomes Shonkyra Ridley as its newest administrative team member
Shonkyra Ridley was recently hired as the new IDS Administrative Assistant. Her start date was February 2, 2026. She replaces Lyn Turner, who recently retired. Ms. Ridley holds a B.A. […]
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Routten Reappointed as Chief Public Defender for District 1
Tommy Routten was recently reappointed to serve as the Chief Public Defender for District 1 (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans) for another term. On December 15, 2025, the […]
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IDS Budget Manager Earns State Certification
IDS is proud to announce that Budget Manager Sonia Colon has achieved the designation of North Carolina Certified State Government Budget Professional. This designation was earned by completion of the […]
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IDS Honors the Life of Rhoda Billings
IDS would like to honor the life of the late Rhoda Billings. Justice Billings is widely known in the legal community as a former Chief Justice of the North Carolina […]
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New Cumberland County Chief Sworn In
On January 1, 2026, Adam Phillips was sworn in as the new Chief Public Defender for District 14 during a private ceremony at his home with family. Senior Resident Superior […]
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Cumberland County Chief Public Defender Cindy Black Retires
After 24 years of service to Cumberland County, including five years as Chief Public Defender, Cindy Black will retire on December 31. During her career, Cindy has been a tireless […]