NC Auditor Beth Wood Pleads Guilty to Misuse of State Vehicle

Wood sentenced to probation and pays restitution, leading to her resignation and replacement by Jessica Holmes.

North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors for misusing a state-issued vehicle for personal activities, including hair and dental appointments, shopping, and spa visits.
Wood was sentenced to 12 months of unsupervised probation and has paid $1,064 in restitution as part of a plea agreement.
The charges led to Wood's resignation from her role as auditor, a position she first won in 2008.
Despite the charges, Wood had previously stated that she planned to run for reelection.
Following Wood's departure, former Wake County Commission Chair Jessica Holmes was appointed to complete Wood’s term as auditor through the end of 2024.