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.
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Greene County: Update on Burnette Road Industrial Site
Greene County understands the questions and concerns being raised about possible data center development at the Burnette Road Industrial Site. We would like to provide some clarity about where things stand today.
Snow Hill Board Untangles Utility Billing Dispute, Advances Grant Projects and Sidewalk Contract
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners spent much of its September 14, 2026, meeting working through a months-long dispute over how the town billed residents for a new water and sewer rate, even as members pushed forward on a full slate of infrastructure work, from grant-funded well repairs to a new sidewalk contract, and accepted an award for the town's drinking water protection efforts.
Greene County Commissioner Objects to Voting "Blind" on Insurance Contract, Board Approves it 4-1
The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greene County Operations Center for its regular monthly meeting. The Board approved the meeting agenda as presented, with no changes requested.
Greene County commissioners to meet Tuesday after Labor Day holiday
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, because county offices are closed Monday for Labor Day.
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.
Lenoir, Greene early voting disputes head to State Board
The State Board of Elections will decide non-unanimous early voting plans later this month. Jones County is not listed among the disputed plans.
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.
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.
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.
Greene County Road Closing for Roundabout Improvements Next Month
SNOW HILL – The N.C. Department of Transportation will close N.C. 91 at the newly constructed roundabout near Greene Central High School.
Greene County Intermediate School Continues Investment in Student Leadership with Third Annual EmpowerHER™ Program
Greene County Intermediate School (GCIS) is proud to announce the return of the EmpowerHER™ SEL Leadership Experience, a signature leadership initiative developed by KLC Global, LLC, for the third consecutive year.
NWS: Triple-Digit heat index returns today; officials urge heat safety
Temperatures will once again be well into the 90s today, with heat indices (what it feels like), around 105°.
Greene County commissioners approve USDA school financing application after contentious meeting with closed session
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved applying for up to $14 million in USDA Rural Development financing Monday for school construction-related projects, including a new elementary school, relocation of administrative offices and a new bus garage, after one commissioner questioned whether the matter was appropriate for closed-session discussion.
Greene commissioners to consider USDA financing for school project
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project and school funding items when it meets Monday, June 29.
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.
Greene County commissioners to consider budget, opioid funds and pay plan Monday
SNOW HILL — Greene County commissioners are scheduled to consider the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance during their Monday, June 15 meeting, along with several items tied to public health, county employee pay, youth sports facilities and local cultural recognition.
New order restricts phones, electronic devices in Lenoir, Greene Superior Courtrooms
A new administrative order restricts the possession and use of cell phones, smart watches, cameras and other electronic devices in Superior Courtrooms in Lenoir and Greene counties.