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.
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Jones County breaks ground on first dedicated public works building
Jones County broke ground Oct. 19 on its first dedicated public works building, a facility that will give employees space to maintain vehicles and equipment and handle administrative duties.
Jones County’s Jennifer King selected for Leadership North Carolina class
Jennifer G. King, Jones County’s consolidated human services director and deputy director of administration, has been selected for Leadership North Carolina’s 2026-27 class.
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.
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.
Two taken into custody after Jones County shooting leaves one hospitalized
Two people were taken into custody after a shooting in Jones County left a man hospitalized with an arm wound, according to Sheriff Matthew Wineman.
Recovery outreach available Fridays in Jones County
Integrated Care for Greater Health says its outreach team will be at the Jones County Health Department parking lot on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.
Jones County seeks more foster families to help children remain close to home
Jones County officials are seeking additional foster families to provide temporary, stable homes for children who cannot safely remain with their biological families.
Jones County accepting applications for urgent home repair program
Jones County is accepting applications for a housing assistance program intended to address urgent health and safety hazards in the homes of qualifying residents.
Jones County native Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers headlines men’s leadership summit
Long before Major General Alfred K. Flowers made U.S. Air Force history, he was a young boy growing up in a sharecropping family among the tobacco fields of eastern North Carolina. At night, he could lie in bed in his family’s four-room home and see the sky through holes in its tin roof, dreaming not of becoming a general, but simply of finding a way out of poverty.
Parking area at Brock Mill Pond to close during improvements
Jones County officials announced that the parking area across from Brock Mill Pond will be temporarily closed over the next several weeks while construction work is underway.
Jones County Community Closet receives statewide innovation award
Jones County has received a 2026 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the Jones County Community Closet.
Rabies confirmed in raccoon near Pollocksville
The Jones County Health Department has announced a confirmed case of rabies involving a raccoon found near Beaufort Road in Pollocksville.
Jones County marks Revolutionary War history with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Jones County officials, historical organizations and community members gathered Monday, Aug. 17, at the Jones County Courthouse for a ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony recognizing three new historical markers tied to Revolutionary War events in the county.
Jones County Committee of 100 annual meeting announced
The annual meeting of the Jones County Committee of 100 and the Economic Development Board will be held Thursday, September 17th at the Jones County Civic Center and we would be excited if you could join us.
Jones County Senior Pantry Continues Through Community Support
The Jones County Senior Support Coalition continues to operate the Senior Pantry with donations from county employees, residents, businesses, churches and other community partners.
Jones County commissioners approve opioid settlement position, water system security upgrade
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved an opioid settlement spending plan and a cybersecurity upgrade for the county's regional water system during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3, while also hearing updates on housing repairs, child support, livestock programs and public concerns about drainage and water quality.
Jones County Community Closet Extends Shopping Hours Aug. 9–12
The Jones County Community Closet will offer extended shopping hours following the Jones County Back to School Bash, giving residents from Jones County and surrounding communities additional opportunities to browse its full inventory of free clothing.
Jones County officials address water concerns after public comments
JONES COUNTY - Jones County officials said the county’s water system meets state and federal drinking water standards following public comments and social media discussion about staining and water sampling.
Jones County announces new industrial shell building to expand economic opportunity
TRENTON — Jones County is taking a significant step toward strengthening its economic future by developing a new industrial shell building to attract business investment and expand industrial opportunities throughout the county. Funded through a collaborative, multi-partner effort, the project demonstrates a shared commitment to rural economic growth and long-term prosperity.