Greene County commissioners are expected Monday to hear the opening presentation for a new comprehensive land use plan, the first countywide update since 2012.
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Greene County commissioners to consider withdrawal from Eastern Carolina Council
The Greene County Board of Commissioners is scheduled Monday to consider whether to withdraw from the Eastern Carolina Council, placing the county alongside other local governments that have recently reexamined their relationship with the regional organization.
Ram Fest returns Saturday to Greene County Recreation Complex
Greene County residents are invited to the second annual Ram Fest on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greene County Recreation Complex.
Eastern Carolina Firefighters Association Makes History in Greene County
The Eastern Carolina Firefighters Association (ECFA) held its quarterly meeting Thursday night at the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department, marking a historic milestone for the organization, which is in its 101st year of existence. The gathering drew approximately 130 attendees, filling the firehouse to capacity and requiring extra chairs to be brought in from an adjoining conference room. Members from 8 of Greene County’s 11 volunteer fire departments were in attendance.
Greene County commissioners to consider adopting updated transportation plan
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Transportation Plan that would guide transportation development in the county for the next 10 years.
Greene County commissioners to consider accepting $70,000 bequest for animal shelter
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider accepting a $70,000 bequest left to the Greene County Animal Shelter.
Greene County to hold public hearing on joining C-PACE financing program
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to hold a public hearing on whether the county should join North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure, or C-PACE, program, a state-authorized financing tool for certain private property improvements.
Greene County 2026 Governor's Volunteer Awards Recipients
(Snow Hill, NC) – The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to Samantha Gay, Virginia Thomas, Dorothy Harrison, Chester Harrison, and Greene Central FFA. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service.
NWS: An icy Thursday morning commute likely
Rain today combined with high temperatures well into the 40s should bring some good melting. Unfortunately colder air moves back in tonight into early Thursday.
NWS: Too early for specifics, chance of snow accumulations continue to increase
While it remains too early for specific snow accumulations, the likelihood of at least moderate to major (significant snow accumulations) impacts continues to increase.
NWS: Potential for moderate impacts from weekend winter storm increasing
We continue to hone in on the potential winter storm this weekend. While it remains too early for specific snow accumulations, the likelihood of at least moderate impacts is growing.
NWS: Watching the potential for another weekend storm
While it is WAY too early for too many specifics, the trend continues to increase that we may see at least moderate impacts in our area.
Greene County opens first inclusive playground at recreation complex
SNOW HILL — Greene County officials marked the opening of the county’s first inclusive public playground Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Greene County Recreation Complex.
NWS: Greatest impacts will be from accumulating ice
Increasing confidence that the greatest impacts within our area will be from ice accumulation due to freezing rain.
Obituary: Denny Garner
Thomas Denny Garner, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 20, 2026. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Snow Hill, NC
NWS: Increased confidence in ice and freezing rain impacts this weekend
The biggest changes this morning are increased confidence in ice and freezing rain impacts, and lower probabilities of snow impacts for most, except those along and north of US 264.
NWS: Potential continues to increase for significant impacts this weekend into next week.
It remains too early to pinpoint amounts or where specific precipitation types will set up, but potential continues to increase for significant impacts this weekend into next week.
NWS: Areas west of Highway 17 have the highest chances at seeing wintry precipitation on Sunday
There's still a lot of uncertainty with the potential for wintry precipitation on Sunday. The trend in the models has been towards more rain rather than accumulating snow for the majority of ENC. However, areas west of Highway 17 have the highest chances at seeing wintry precipitation.
Greene County considers increases to EMS service fees
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider approving adjustments to emergency medical services fees following a recommendation from the county’s billing provider during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Commissioners to hear audit results for Greene County’s 2025 fiscal year
Greene County commissioners will receive the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit during their Jan. 5 meeting.