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Pitt County commissioners vote to display “In God We Trust” in superior courtrooms after heated debate
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The Pitt County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 15 to display the national motto “In God We Trust” in its superior courtrooms after hours of public comments and commissioner debate about religious neutrality and tradition.
The Pitt County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 15 to place the national motto “In God We Trust” in the county’s superior courtrooms, following a lengthy discussion that divided commissioners and drew testimony from a senior superior court judge.
Commissioner Rochelle Brown brought the item forward as an agenda discussion, saying the phrase is ceremonial and nonpolitical and that an advocacy group offered to cover installation costs. “This is not about compelling faith. It’s not about politics,” Brown said, asking the board to join other North Carolina counties that have already displayed the motto.
Senior resident Superior Court Judge Jeff Foster told the board he supports adding the…
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