The Kinston City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at City Hall, 207 E. King St., to consider a rezoning request, a proposed street renaming, a sewer grant hearing, a budget amendment and other items.
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North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2026 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, August 19, 2026
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Rep. Chris Humphrey calls for action on GPS-Routed traffic on rural roads
State Representative Chris Humphrey (R – Lenoir, Greene, Jones) sent a letter today urging state and federal officials and major GPS navigation companies to address growing public safety concerns caused by motorists being routed onto rural secondary roads.
Lenoir County commissioners deny Cobb Road campground permit
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners denied a special use permit Monday for a proposed campground at 759 Cobb Road after nearby residents raised concerns about traffic, safety, drainage and the effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
Residents urge Greene County commissioners to consider data center moratorium
Greene County commissioners heard concerns Monday from residents who urged the board to consider a moratorium on data centers, citing questions about farmland, water, power use and a possible project near Burnett Road.
Rep. Greg F. Murphy, M.D.: Updates from ENC and Washington, D.C.
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NC House Huddle: Celebrating 250 years of American Freedom
Wednesday morning, House lawmakers gather at the historic North Carolina State Capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Former Clerk Accuses Snow Hill of Illegal Water Billing as Board Approves Day Treatment Zoning Ordinance
Snow Hill’s Board of Commissioners opened its Monday evening session with a special closed meeting on economic development and legal advice, then conducted a full slate of public business that featured pointed accusations of illegal utility billing, detailed discussion of a new mental-health zoning ordinance, and routine updates from every major town department
Jones County commissioners approve opioid settlement position, water system security upgrade
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved an opioid settlement spending plan and a cybersecurity upgrade for the county's regional water system during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3, while also hearing updates on housing repairs, child support, livestock programs and public concerns about drainage and water quality.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, August 2026
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Greene County Commissioners Approved School Budget Ordinance, Nominated Jones to NCGTP Economic Development Region Board
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a budget ordinance for the planned Greene County Elementary School, nominated Vice-Chairman Jerry Jones to the North Carolina Global Transpark Economic Development Region Council, and agreed to a sponsorship for the Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament when the board met at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Lenoir County commissioners hear updates on behavioral health, EMS response times and license plate cameras
Lenoir County commissioners moved through a wide-ranging Monday morning agenda that included updates on behavioral health services, emergency medical response times, the sheriff's office's license plate reader cameras and several routine county business items.
Eight aging Kinston police vehicles could be replaced under $497,901 proposal
The Kinston City Council will consider spending $497,901 to purchase and equip eight replacement vehicles for the Kinston Police Department during its meeting Tuesday.
Proposed federal grant would add police officers in Kinston housing communities
The Kinston City Council will consider a federal grant proposal Tuesday that would support additional police officers assigned to public housing communities, although the city’s agenda packet contains conflicting information about the number of positions and the city’s total financial obligation.
Greene County commissioners to consider $42 million elementary school project budget
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a $42 million capital project budget Monday for the planning and construction of a new elementary school.
Public hearing proposed for Maceo Parker street renaming
The Kinston City Council will consider scheduling a public hearing on a proposal to rename Springhill Street in honor of Kinston-born musician Maceo Parker.
Greene County to consider sponsorship of annual scholarship tournament
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider sponsoring the 44th annual Snow Hill/Lenoir Community College Foundation Tennis and Golf Tournament during its meeting Monday.
City tax settlement contains conflicting collection rates
Kinston’s property tax collection rate declined during the recently completed fiscal year, according to an annual settlement the City Council will consider Tuesday.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson
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