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Wednesday morning, House lawmakers gather at the historic North Carolina State Capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kinston’s property tax collection rate declined during the recently completed fiscal year, according to an annual settlement the City Council will consider Tuesday.
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Lenoir County commissioners approved two courthouse renovation-related contract amendments Monday, including design work tied to relocating the county’s primary server and adding courtroom space.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Monday supporting NCDOT safety improvements at the intersection of N.C. 11 and N.C. 55.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit Monday for Ambleside Preparatory Academy to relocate to an approximately 83-acre site at N.C. 258 South and Will Baker Road.
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.
A provision in North Carolina’s 2026 state budget redirects $30 million previously approved for an aviation project at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston.
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