The Walstonburg Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 7th, at Town Hall.
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Snow Hill Commissioners Approve Funding to Complete Park Pickleball Courts Amid Cost Updates
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to review and address updated costs for the town’s Splash[ad project, focusing on the construction of pickleball courts and related expenses.
Kinston receives update on downtown master plan as council fills board seats
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved an electric division tree trimming contract, authorized the next step toward purchasing a new fire engine, and approved a fireworks discharge permit for an April 25 event at Grainger Stadium.
Jones commissioners to hear public health, social services and fire district items Tuesday
The Jones County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 7, with an agenda that includes updates on public health, social services, recreation planning, tax matters and a proposed fire protection service district.
Pink Hill moves to even-year elections while La Grange rejects proposal
As local governments in the region weigh whether municipal elections should be held in odd-numbered or even-numbered years, Pink Hill and La Grange have landed on different answers.
Kinston High School champions recognized at Kinston council meeting, pay study approved
The Kinston City Council approved a compensation and classification study for implementation in the fiscal year 2027 budget, adopted a budget amendment, advanced infrastructure items and approved community events during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St.
Letter to the editor: Red Cross Month honors neighbors who give hope when help can’t wait
As our country marks its 250th year, I’ve been thinking about what truly brings communities together. For me, it always comes down to people — neighbors caring for neighbors. In my role as executive director for the Red Cross North Carolina Cape Fear Chapter, I get to see that kindness every day through our lifesaving mission, which has been part of our country’s fabric for more than half of those 250 years.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, March - 2026
Letter to the editor: Raine Tyndall - Kinson is a beautiful place to live, needs to be an affordable
I’m speaking for the homeowners, the retirees on fixed incomes, and the working families of Kinston who are struggling under the weight of our current property taxes.
Kinston City Council hears concerns about youth activities, homelessness; approves budget changes and utility projects
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved several financial and administrative items, heard public concerns about summer options for teenagers and resources for people experiencing homelessness, and received a report on a coordinated law enforcement operation that executed dozens of search warrants across the city.
Opioid funding, AI limits, and flood task force approved at Jones commissioners meeting
TRENTON — Jones County commissioners approved opioid settlement funding agreements tied to Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina, adopted an internal artificial intelligence policy for county employees, and created a flood mitigation task force during the board’s March 2 regular meeting.
Greene County Commissioners Approve Animal Shelter Resolution, Back New Financing Program
The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill. Commissioners approved the county’s participation in a statewide commercial property financing program, adopted policies required for state water infrastructure funding, and unanimously backed a last-minute resolution seeking federal funding for a new animal shelter.
Greene commissioners to consider C-PACE participation, ARPA water compliance policies at March 2 meeting
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, March 2, at the Greene County Operations Center in the commissioners’ meeting room at 312 S.E. Second St. in Snow Hill.
Letter to the Editor: Lenoir County School Board Candidate Billy Davis
District 1 has always been home to me. I was raised here. I raised my children here. Today, I am proud to be watching my first grandchild grow up here. The future of our schools matters deeply to me, not just as a candidate, but as a parent, a grandparent, and a lifelong member of this community.
Letter to the Editor: Respect for law and order is not blind loyalty to a uniform
In recent years, public trust in institutions, including law enforcement, has been strained. People have every right to ask hard questions of the government. But no community is better off when disagreement turns into harassment, threats, or assaults on public servants.
Murphy Applauds Historic Wins & Priorities Highlighted by President Trump in State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the historic wins and policy priorities highlighted by President Trump in his State of the Union address to Congress.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washingon, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Letter to the Editor: Saturday marks the end of early voting for the 2026 Primary Election
This Saturday marks the end of early voting for the 2026 Primary Election.
Senator Brent Jackson to Examine Property Tax Reforms
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) tapped Sen. Jackson (R-Sampson, Jones) to work on property tax reforms alongside other senators from across North Carolina.
Breaking: Kinston hire former city manager for interim role
The Kinston City Council met in an emergency meeting today and emerged naming former Kinston City Manager Ralph Clark as the new interim. The previous interim left abruptly after an alleged contentious meeting with newly elected Mayor Kareem Moore.