Notice of Public Hearing Town of La Grange, North Carolina Manager's Recommended (Proposed) Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
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Public Notice: Public Hearing Town of La Grange, North Carolina Manager's Recommended (Proposed) Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Notice of Public Hearing Town of La Grange, North Carolina Manager's Recommended (Proposed) Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Public Notice: Visit Kinston Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority will hold a Public Hearing at 2:20 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor & Information Center, 101 East New Bern, Kinston, NC 28504.
Public Notice: Notice of Public Hearing FY 2026-2027 Budget
The public is hereby advised that per G.S. 159-12, the Interim City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the City of Kinston for FY 2026-2027 to the Mayor and the City Council. A copy of the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is on file in the office of the City Clerk, the Public Library and on the City of Kinston's website, www.kinstonnc.gov. The budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours untilthe budget ordinance is adopted. The City Clerk's office is located in City Hall at 207 E. King Street, Kinston, North Carolina.
Lenoir County commissioners get first look at $105 million proposed budget
Lenoir County commissioners received their first public look Monday at a proposed 2026-27 budget that would keep the county’s current tax rate in place while increasing spending for employee pay, school capital needs, tax reappraisal work, transit support and several ongoing capital projects.
La Grange adopts revenue-neutral budget, cuts tax rate following property revaluation
LA GRANGE — The La Grange Town Council unanimously adopted an $8.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 on June 16, marking a 5.45% year-over-year increase while reducing the town’s property tax rate by more than 20 cents to maintain revenue neutrality in the wake of a sharp countywide property revaluation.
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approves FY2025–26 budget with increase of property taxes
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2025–2026 operating and capital budget following a brief public hearing during which no residents spoke. The approved budget includes an increase of more than $3,000,000 in Ad Valorem tax revenues.
Derek Burress: Greene County Commissioners tackled recreation, safety, veterans’ services, and legislative concerns at June 16th meeting
On Monday, June 16, 2025, the Greene County Board of Commissioners convened at the Greene County Operations Center, 229 Kingold Blvd., Suite D, to address a comprehensive agenda focused on recreation, public safety, veterans’ services, infrastructure, and state legislative issues impacting local governance.
Public Notice: Public Hearing for 2025-2026 Recommended Tourism Development Authority Budget
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority will hold a Public Hearing at 1:50 pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor & Information center, 101 East New Bern, Kinston NC 28504.
Letter to the Editor: Correcting misconceptions about Kinston’s FY26 Budget
I feel compelled to address recent statements made by Lenoir County Commissioner Keith King and North Carolina House Representative Chris Humphrey regarding the City of Kinston’s proposed FY26 Budget and property tax rate. As the Mayor of Kinston, I believe the public deserves a clearer and more complete understanding of the facts, particularly those that were not fully explained or were presented without proper context.
Letter to the Editor: Humphrey voices support for Kinston residents opposing city tax increase
I would like to personally thank Mr. Keith King, Mr. Lew Blevins, Mrs. Carol Blevins, Mr. Glen Olds and Ms. Glenda Thomas for taking the time to speak out at the recent Kinston City Council public hearing regarding the proposed property tax increase. As your representative in the North Carolina House, I want you to know that I stand with you in your concerns. I have shared my concerns with both Mayor Don Hardy and Mayor Pro Tem "Pearl" Hardy.
Snow Hill reinstates police department after public outcry and congressional appeal
SNOW HILL — Less than a week after voting to dissolve its municipal police department, the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners has unanimously reversed course, voting Monday to retain the town’s law enforcement agency.
Congressman Davis urges reversal of police dissolution as Snow Hill schedules emergency meeting
SNOW HILL — U.S. Congressman Don Davis is urging the Town of Snow Hill to reconsider its decision to dissolve the municipal police department, as the town’s Board of Commissioners prepares for an emergency meeting scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 1 p.m. The meeting follows a 3-2 vote last week to disband the department and transition law enforcement services to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.
Public Notice: Notice of Public Hearing for Fiscal year 2025-2026 Manager's Recommended Budget
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 5, 2025, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 101 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC, second floor.
Letter to the Editor: Greene County Budget Process Needs to Start Earlier
As a Greene County Commissioner, I am writing to express my concern about the timeline of the budget process for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year in our county. While neighboring counties like Pitt, Lenoir, and Wilson are well into their budget discussions, holding workshops and making critical decisions, Greene County Commissioners have yet to receive a copy of our proposed budget.
John Hood: Helene Shows Value of Fiscal Restraint
RALEIGH — The devastation wreaked on North Carolina by Hurricane Helene will take weeks to assess, months to clear out, and years to repair or rebuild. Second only to the value of the lives lost will be the exorbitant fiscal and economic costs of our recovery.
Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024-2024 Manager's Recommended Budget
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 20, 2024, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 101 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC, second floor.
Humphrey talks flood mitigation and local infrastructure funding
In a recent interview with Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy, Rep. Chris Humphrey (R) discussed the legislative challenges and successes of this year in Raleigh. The conversation ranged from the state budget to flood mitigation efforts and potential changes in election cycles for local municipalities.
Budget reflects Perry's push for Flood Mitigation and Global TransPark investments
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a state budget that Governor Roy Cooper refused to sign. As in years past, the budget sparked both approval and criticism across political aisles. Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), a key figure in the budget discussions, detailed the budget's multiple facets in a comprehensive interview.
Town of Pink Hill Approves Fiscal Year Budget for 2023-2024
Pink Hill - The Town of Pink Hill recently announced the approval of its fiscal year 2023-2024 budget ordinance. The budget, which outlines the allocation of funds for various departments and activities, was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on June 19, 2023.