In re L.C.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA No. 108PA24 Filed 23 May 2025 IN THE MATTER OF: L.C. On discretionary review pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-31 of a unanimous decision of the Court of Appeals, 293 N.C. App. 380,

900 S.E.2d 697

(2024), vacating and remanding an adjudication order entered on 5 January 2023 by Judge Donna F. Forga in District Court, Swain County. Heard in the Supreme Court on 16 April 2025. Crystal Louise Bryson for petitioner-appellant Swain County Department of Social Services. Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, by Sam J. Ervin IV, for appellant Guardian ad…