Incumbent District Court Judge Sonya Davis outlines her priorities for timely case resolution, fair treatment and public trust as she seeks to retain District 9, Seat 1.
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Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from Washington D.C. and eastern North Carolina
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.
Mason Dyer focuses on student performance, community involvement
Greene County Board of Education incumbent Mason R. Dyer identifies test scores, math and English proficiency, and community involvement as priorities in his reelection bid.
Michael Jordan outlines jobs, public safety priorities in Jones County commissioner race
Michael Jordan outlines priorities for jobs, public safety, agriculture and small businesses in his campaign for Jones County commissioner in District 2.
Keith Parrish cites classroom experience in Jones County school board bid
Retired educator Keith Parrish says his classroom experience and understanding of teachers’ and students’ needs inform his bid for the Jones County Board of Education.
Lisa Spence Byrd seeks reelection to Jones County school board
Jones County school board incumbent Lisa Spence Byrd is seeking reelection with a focus on student mental health, academic performance and staff retention. She says funding remains a challenge in addressing students’ needs.
Greene commissioners rescind I-587 covenants and revise revaluation vote minutes after vendor-dinner dispute
Greene County commissioners voted Monday to rescind the protective covenants on the I-587 Business Campus, the former Walstonburg industrial park, clearing the way for a proposed residential sale. The board also revised its Oct. 5 minutes to record a 5-0 vote on the county’s revaluation contract. Vice-Chairman Jerry Jones argued that Commissioner Derek Burress’s earlier non-participation on October 5th should count as a yes.
Greene County commissioners to consider lifting business campus restrictions for residential use
Greene County commissioners will consider removing restrictions that prohibit residential development at the I-587 Business Campus when they meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Greene County Operations Center.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson October 14, 2026
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.
Op-Ed: Sean P. Keenan: Iran, the Price of Gas and the Price of Peace
Since 1979, American Presidents have been declaring publicly that the government of Iran is a threat to American and Western security. The theocratic regime of Iran has sponsored and funded countless terrorist attacks and taken dozens of American hostages.
Early voting begins Oct. 15 in Jones County
Jones County voters can cast ballots early beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The ballot includes races for sheriff, county commissioners, school board, state legislature and Congress, along with constitutional amendments and mixed beverage referendums.
Lenoir County offers three early voting sites for November election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 15, in Lenoir County, with three locations available to voters.
Greene County early voting begins Oct. 15 at farmers market
Greene County voters can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 general election at the Elaney Wood Heritage Farmers Market beginning Thursday, Oct. 15.
Greg Murphy brings a physician’s perspective to Congress
For U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, continuing to see patients is part of how he approaches his work in Washington.
Kinston council approves Airport Road expansion, holds recreation budget reduction
Kinston City Council approved a special use permit for an Airport Road commercial development, selected a consultant for a $350,000 street safety planning project and postponed a proposed recreation funding reduction during its Oct. 6 meeting.
Work to begin at former Farmers Oil Company property in Walstonburg
Contractors are expected to begin clearing portions of the former Farmers Oil Company property and demolishing two older warehouses this week, according to Greene County officials.
Lenoir County school board reviews intervention results, construction updates
Lenoir County school leaders reported gains among students receiving extra academic support and progress on the new E.B. Frink Middle School during the Board of Education's Oct. 5 meeting.
Greene County commissioners select school financing, approve revaluation firm
Greene County commissioners selected an 18-year financing option for approximately $14 million in school project funding and approved a firm for the county's 2029 property revaluation during their Oct. 5 meeting.
Jones County commissioners approve grant application, update development rules
Jones County commissioners approved an application seeking about $5 million for housing improvements and a recreation facility, adopted changes to development regulations and called for stronger state action on road maintenance during their Oct. 5 meeting.
Lenoir commissioners hear deputies’ recovery update, approve $5 million grant application
Two Lenoir County deputies wounded in a shooting Friday were home recovering after surgery, Sheriff Jackie Rogers told county commissioners Monday as the board opened its Oct. 5 meeting.