Alamance County Judge Appoints Culler to Complete Edwards' Clerk Term

Senior resident superior court judge Andrew ("Andy") Hanford appointed Kristie M. Culler to serve out the remaining two-year term of Meredith Tuck Edwards as Alamance County clerk of superior court. Hanford made the appointment public Tuesday morning, Jan. 23, 2026, after Edwards moved to a district court judgeship following her November election and subsequent swearing-in on Jan. 1.

Culler, the county’s assistant clerk of superior court, brings 14 years of experience in the Alamance County court system to the role. Her elevation to clerk is intended to maintain continuity in the office that manages vital court functions, including case filings, public records and administrative operations that affect litigants, attorneys and property transactions across Burlington, Graham and surrounding communities.

The appointment fills the vacancy created by Edwards’ transition to the bench and ensures that clerical duties and public services continue without interruption while the unexpired term proceeds. County residents who rely on timely access to dockets, land records and other court documents are likely to see steady operations under Culler’s stewardship, given her long service within the clerk’s office.

Procedurally, the move reflects customary judicial authority to appoint a successor when an elected clerk vacates office before a term expires. Hanford’s announcement Monday morning presented Culler as the experienced insider best positioned to step into the clerk’s responsibilities immediately. Local attorneys and title companies typically watch such transitions closely because the clerk’s office is central to filings and record maintenance that underpin civil litigation and real estate closings.

For residents, the practical consequences are continuity and predictability. Kristie M. Culler’s appointment means the clerk’s office will be led by someone familiar with its internal processes and staff, reducing the likelihood of delays or confusion that sometimes accompany leadership changes. Meredith Tuck Edwards’ move to the district court expands the bench, while Culler’s new role keeps the clerkship functioning smoothly at the county level.

Looking ahead, Kristie M. Culler will serve through the remainder of the two-year term, providing steady administration of court records and services for Alamance County residents and legal practitioners until the next scheduled transition.