Cooper names Jessica Holmes as new NC auditor after Beth Wood steps down over vehicle misuse charges
• Gov. Cooper taps Jessica Holmes to replace outgoing Auditor Beth Wood, who is stepping down after being charged over misuse of state vehicles • Holmes will be the first Black woman to serve on the NC Council of State • She plans to seek a full term as auditor in 2024 and says she won't accept a state vehicle • Wood was charged after an investigation found she used state vehicles for personal trips to hair and dental appointments • Holmes brings government experience but is not an accountant; she expressed confidence in being able to do the job