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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Court Employees Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year ... - The North Carolina Judicial Branch

Four Judicial Branch employees were recently presented with the 2023 Courthouse Employee of the Year Award sponsored by the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism.

Johnston County Assistant Clerk Deanna LittleDeanna Little was nominated for this award by several peers. She has served in the Johnston County Clerk’s Office since 2008, and currently serves as the lead assistant as well as a hearing officer in the estates division. According to the nomination, Little “has learned how to hold court and remain a gentle, empathetic listener to better accomplish the administration estates.” Little supervises other clerks with a keen awareness of the need for work / life balance. Little is actively involved in the implementation of Odyssey, better known as eCourts, in Johnston County. Little also serves in a leadership role for the North Carolina Conference of Assistant and Deputy Clerks.

Buncombe County Deputy Clerk J. Dianne Jamerson

Dianne Jamerson was sworn in on June 11, 2010, as a deputy clerk with the Buncombe County Clerk's Office in the estates division. Clerk of Superior Court Steve Cogburn decided to move her to be the designated jury clerk for the county “due to her desire to help others and her first-rate professional approach to her duties.” Clerk Cogburn has since received numerous written compliments regarding Jamerson's professionalism and performance. As part of the award nomination, Clerk Cogburn submitted cards and letters that he has received from the...



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