Wiley Nickel, who is running unopposed in the general election for Wake County district attorney, says he plans to change how the office handles low-level marijuana cases, focusing prosecution efforts on more serious crimes.
“It’s just really about priorities,” Nickel said.
Nickel, who would take office Jan. 1, outlined his approach during an interview outside the Wake County Courthouse on Thursday, saying he intends to meet with law enforcement leaders across the county in the coming months…