https://www.ruppforjudge.com/home daily 1.0 2021-12-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6164dbe6f1cb5624ec413fa1/t/616994f066153c2570c451cb/1634309661269/Photo+of+Matt.JPG Home - Meet Matt I grew up in Boone, North Carolina, a short walk from the campus of Appalachian State University. As one of five children, some of my fondest childhood memories are of lively discussions around the dinner table where I learned the importance of listening to others. My parents emphasized education, hard work, service of others, and trust in God. As a judge, I will give those who appear before me the opportunity to be heard, listen to them, follow the law, and — most importantly — be fair. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6164dbe6f1cb5624ec413fa1/t/61acfdd0a6c39c32311c8fed/1638727434905/Matt+Rupp+and+Family+1.jpg Home - Matt’s Background Prosecutor in Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, Madison, and Mecklenburg Counties Counsel to two U.S. Congressional Committees and a presidential appointee of George W. Bush Former staff member to U.S. Senator Jesse Helms Proud graduate of Watauga High School, the University of Notre Dame, and Duke Law School President of the Watauga County Bar Association Board Member of The Children’s Council Member of Appalachian Ski Mountain Ski Patrol