Judge George Bell on Law, Experience, and the NC Court of Appeals

Welcome back to The Carolina Cabinet, where we bring you the sharpest conversations in Cumberland County and beyond. In this episode, host Peter Pappas sits down with Judge George Cooper Bell, the Republican candidate for North Carolina Court of Appeals seat number 2 and a sitting Superior Court judge from Mecklenburg County. Judge Bell, a former criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience, shares insights from the campaign trail, discusses his philosophy on the bench, and explains how appellate courts impact everyday North Carolinians. From courtroom movie favorites to the complexities of partisan judicial races, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what it means to serve justice—and why elections like this one matter for all of us. Whether you're a Panthers fan, a casual observer, or knee-deep in the issues, you won't want to miss what's in store.