N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 17.1
Requests for a peremptory setting for matters shall be submitted to the Civil Court Coordinator in writing with a simultaneous copy sent or delivered to the opposing party or counsel. The opposing party or counsel shall respond to the Civil Case Coordinator within seven (7) days if they oppose the request for peremptory setting or date sought. When consented to, after receiving a response from the opposing party or counsel, or after ten (10) days or whichever comes first, the Civil Court Coordinator shall place the request before the Judge who shall render his or her decision. A peremptory setting shall be granted only for good and compelling reason. The Judge's decision shall be transmitted to the moving party who shall then notify the opposing party or counsel.
N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 17.1