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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.
Lenoir County commissioners approve $105 million budget after tax rate, transit debate
Lenoir County commissioners approved a $105.1 million budget after a divided debate over the tax rate, public transportation funding and whether the county should reduce the burden on property owners following revaluation.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, June 2026
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Snow Hill budget keeps tax rate steady, includes water and sewer rate increases
SNOW HILL, N.C. — The Town of Snow Hill’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget keeps the town’s property tax rate unchanged while increasing water and sewer rates to support utility operations and infrastructure needs.
Catherine Hardee is headed back to the national trivia stage
The Kinston native and former “Jeopardy!” champion will appear on “Trivial Pursuit,” the television game show hosted by LeVar Burton. The episode, titled “On Thin Ice,” is listed by The CW as Season 2, Episode 219 and is scheduled to air Thursday at 9 p.m.
Whatley emphasizes jobs, public safety and military support during Kinston campaign stop
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley told supporters during a Kinston meet-and-greet that his campaign is focused on jobs, public safety, lower costs and support for North Carolina’s military community.
Sheriff Rogers addresses concerns over Flock license plate readers
As your Sheriff, I am completely against any system being used for personal, political, or other improper purposes. These License Plate Readers are used strictly as an investigative tool to help protect our citizens and assist law enforcement in solving crimes.
La Grange recommended budget holds tax, utility rates steady
LA GRANGE — The Town of La Grange’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 would keep the property tax rate and base utility rates unchanged while funding street, utility, downtown, park and facility projects.
Senator Brent Jackson: Dear Friend of Senate District 9
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Kinston council tables rezoning request, approves conditional permit for Queen Street store
Kinston City Council tabled a rezoning request near Grainger Stadium and approved a conditional special use permit for a convenience store with a kitchen at 515 N. Queen St. during a lengthy meeting Tuesday.
Kinston budget hearing turns tense as residents press council on taxes and services
The hearing turned tense when Mayor Kareem Moore ordered one speaker removed after comments directed at Interim City Manager Ralph Clark.