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Meet Me Greene County: Melanie Morgan

Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play. This installment features someone who impacts our entire region: Lenoir, Jones and Greene Counties. Let me introduce you to Melanie Morgan, the Director of the Neuse Regional Library System.

Kinston's Melanie Morgan wins North Carolina Public Library Director of the Year

Neuse Regional Libraries Director of Libraries Melanie Morgan has been awarded the highest statewide honor for Public Library Director. The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) has announced that Melanie has been awarded the prestigious Director of the Year Award for 2021. NCPLDA presented the award to Melanie in a virtual ceremony on the afternoon of December 9.

Local library lease questions in La Grange

On February 24, 2020, the La Grange Public Library posed a question on their Facebook account asking, “Can you imagine your community without a public library?” This social media post, and the La Grange Town Manager’s recommendation of a one-year lease on the building that houses the library, drew comments and concerns from some La Grange citizens at the Town Council meeting Monday night.