Pat McCrory takes office as N.C.'s 74th governor
Posted on January 05, 2013 at 15:50 PM EST
Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory was elected governor of North Carolina in November by a 12-point margin. Though the state constitution says he has actually been governor since the first day of the new year, McCrory was officially sworn in at the State Capitol in a closed-door ceremony on Saturday. McCrory's family joined him at the private event, along with politicians, their staff and security. And even a few protesters. The swearing-in lasted only about 15 minutes, with Supreme Court Justice…