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Jones County Board of Commissioners addresses infrastructure, public safety, and community programs

The Jones County Board of Commissioners met Monday to approve significant financial commitments for county projects, including the construction of a new shell building in the industrial park and major upgrades to emergency services facilities. The meeting also saw extensive discussion on long-standing infrastructure concerns and a contentious debate over a change order for an EMS station.

Traffic stop leads to discovery of marijuana grow in Jones County

At approximately 12:00 a.m., while JCSO Deputies were conducting a checking station, they noticed a vehicle attempting to evade the checking station. Deputies responded to investigate and located the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, narcotics were found in plain view inside the vehicle. The driver fled on foot, prompting a search of the area with the assistance of K-9 units from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. Despite efforts, Deputies were unable to locate the suspect.

Help Wanted: Jones County Senior Center Director

An employee in this class is responsible for organizing and directing the activities of the senior center, including planning programs, developing resources, and supervising staff. Duties include managing the daily operations of multiple senior center locations, ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines, and actively engaging with the community to enhance service delivery.