The Carteret County Board of Commissioners appointed Trey Ferguson as county attorney at its September 21 regular meeting. According to the county, the appointment took effect October 1.
Ferguson is a partner at Sumrell Sugg and has previously assisted county boards on legal matters. Sharon Griffin, who has also served as county attorney, is expected to support the transition through December 31.
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The appointment is an official county action; the source announcement contains the full background.