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NC House Huddle: NC State budget approved by General Assembly
Newsletter for the NC House.
Letter to the Editor: Rep. Chris Humphrey: Condition of Roads In and Around Pinelawn Cemetery, Kinston, NC
I am writing in my capacity as the State Representative for House District 12, which includes Lenoir County, to formally express my concern regarding the deteriorating condition of the roads in and around Pinelawn Cemetery in Kinston, North Carolina.
Greene County commissioners approve USDA school financing application after contentious meeting with closed session
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved applying for up to $14 million in USDA Rural Development financing Monday for school construction-related projects, including a new elementary school, relocation of administrative offices and a new bus garage, after one commissioner questioned whether the matter was appropriate for closed-session discussion.
Greene commissioners to consider USDA financing for school project
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project and school funding items when it meets Monday, June 29.
New Property Tax Billing Process for Town of Grifton, N.C.
PITT COUNTY – In July, property owners in Pitt and Lenoir counties will receive their annual property tax bills. Pitt, Lenoir counties and Town of Grifton announce residents located within Grifton, N.C. will receive updated annual property tax bills that include both county and municipal taxes on a single statement.
Pink Hill, Snow Hill elections would move to even years under local bill
A local election bill approved by the North Carolina General Assembly would move municipal elections in Pink Hill and Snow Hill from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, beginning with the 2028 election cycle.
Jones County commissioners approve FY 2027 budget, fee schedules
TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance and fee schedule during its June 15 regular meeting.
Rep. Greg F. Murphy, M.D.: Updates from ENC and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
NC House Huddle: Dominique Moody Act unanimously passes House
Newsletter for the NC House.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, June 17, 2026
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Greene County commissioners handle tax appeal, proclamations, pay plan and grant closeout
Greene County commissioners handled a tax appeal, proclamations, board reappointments, a county pay plan and a youth sports grant closeout during their regular meeting Monday.
Greene County approves $60,448 opioid settlement spending plan
Greene County commissioners approved a resolution directing $60,448 in opioid settlement funds toward treatment, recovery support, housing assistance and naloxone distribution during the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Greene County adopts 2026-27 budget with lower property tax rate
Greene County commissioners approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget, adopting a $27.1 million general fund and setting the general fund property tax rate at 78.35 cents per $100 valuation.
Kinston accepts urgent repair funding for low-income homeowners
The Kinston City Council approved post-award documents Tuesday for a $137,500 urgent repair program expected to help low-income homeowners with safety-related housing repairs.
Kinston council approves MLK Boulevard rezoning after questions about future use
The Kinston City Council approved a rezoning request Tuesday for property at 708 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. after council members questioned what could eventually occupy the vacant former convenience store.
Kinston approves $116.3 million budget with 4-cent tax rate reduction
The Kinston City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget Tuesday, setting the property tax rate at 69 cents per $100 of valuation. The adopted rate is a 4-cent reduction from the current rate. The total budget is $116,310,700 after internal service funds are removed.
NC House Huddle: House Republicans put ratepayers first
Newsletter for the NC House.
Lenoir County moves to four-year property reappraisal cycle
Lenoir County will move from an eight-year real property reappraisal cycle to a four-year cycle after officials said shorter cycles could help reduce sticker shock for property owners.
Lenoir County approves fire department payment plan after sales tax distribution errors
Lenoir County commissioners approved a payment schedule to address more than $1.8 million in sales tax distribution discrepancies involving several volunteer fire departments.