 Governor Roy Cooper has named Julia White as the chief of staff to succeed Christy Jones. Jones will leave the governor's office in mid-August to seek a private sector opportunity. Jones has been serving in the role of chief of staff since Governor Cooper took office in 2017. White currently serves as senior advisor to the governor and previously served as the deputy chief of staff. People are coming from all over to see a blonde with red lipstick and dance moves, but it's not who you think. Marianne Mija, NCN News.