Former Chief Superior Court Judge William "Bill" Gore Jr. of Whiteville will take over as the new commissioner of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.
Gov. Mike Easley announced the appointment this morning. Gore replaces George Tatum, who resigned July 18, a week after The News & Observer reported that Tatum helped a friend get a replica of a 1937 Ford truck titled as the real thing. The report prompted an inquiry by the State Bureau of Investigation.
Gore, 55, was the senior resident Superior Court judge for a district that included Bladen and Columbus counties. He retired July 31.
"I am confident that he will continue to serve North Carolinians with the same standard of excellence in his new role as DMV Commissioner," Easley said.
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