Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Forest announced on Tuesday he will take the oath of office on Jan. 7 in a private ceremony.
Newly-elected Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby will administer the oath at noon in the Old Senate Chambers of the Capitol Building.
Forest will also participate in the public ceremonial swearing-in on the Capitol Square, on Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. with Gov.-elect Pat McCrory and the other members of the Council of State.

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Private
December 11, 2012 - 2:19pm — Notaliberal"Private" is code for pay to play. If you gave enough money you will get an invitation.