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Former Clerk Accuses Snow Hill of Illegal Water Billing as Board Approves Day Treatment Zoning Ordinance
Snow Hill’s Board of Commissioners opened its Monday evening session with a special closed meeting on economic development and legal advice, then conducted a full slate of public business that featured pointed accusations of illegal utility billing, detailed discussion of a new mental-health zoning ordinance, and routine updates from every major town department
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.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, August 2026
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Greene County Commissioners Approved School Budget Ordinance, Nominated Jones to NCGTP Economic Development Region Board
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a budget ordinance for the planned Greene County Elementary School, nominated Vice-Chairman Jerry Jones to the North Carolina Global Transpark Economic Development Region Council, and agreed to a sponsorship for the Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament when the board met at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Lenoir County commissioners hear updates on behavioral health, EMS response times and license plate cameras
Lenoir County commissioners moved through a wide-ranging Monday morning agenda that included updates on behavioral health services, emergency medical response times, the sheriff's office's license plate reader cameras and several routine county business items.
Eight aging Kinston police vehicles could be replaced under $497,901 proposal
The Kinston City Council will consider spending $497,901 to purchase and equip eight replacement vehicles for the Kinston Police Department during its meeting Tuesday.
Proposed federal grant would add police officers in Kinston housing communities
The Kinston City Council will consider a federal grant proposal Tuesday that would support additional police officers assigned to public housing communities, although the city’s agenda packet contains conflicting information about the number of positions and the city’s total financial obligation.
Greene County commissioners to consider $42 million elementary school project budget
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a $42 million capital project budget Monday for the planning and construction of a new elementary school.
Public hearing proposed for Maceo Parker street renaming
The Kinston City Council will consider scheduling a public hearing on a proposal to rename Springhill Street in honor of Kinston-born musician Maceo Parker.
Greene County to consider sponsorship of annual scholarship tournament
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider sponsoring the 44th annual Snow Hill/Lenoir Community College Foundation Tennis and Golf Tournament during its meeting Monday.
City tax settlement contains conflicting collection rates
Kinston’s property tax collection rate declined during the recently completed fiscal year, according to an annual settlement the City Council will consider Tuesday.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson
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Lenoir County approves courthouse design changes, server relocation
Lenoir County commissioners approved two courthouse renovation-related contract amendments Monday, including design work tied to relocating the county’s primary server and adding courtroom space.
Lenoir County supports NCDOT safety changes at N.C. 11 and N.C. 55
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Monday supporting NCDOT safety improvements at the intersection of N.C. 11 and N.C. 55.
Lenoir County commissioners approve school relocation permit, road safety request
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit Monday for Ambleside Preparatory Academy to relocate to an approximately 83-acre site at N.C. 258 South and Will Baker Road.
Rep. Greg F. Murphy, M.D.: Updates from ENC and Washington, D.C.
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State budget redirects $30 million for aviation facility at Global TransPark
A provision in North Carolina’s 2026 state budget redirects $30 million previously approved for an aviation project at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The Hwy 58 Connector Newsletter
Newsletter from Rep. Chris Humphrey, The HWY 58 Connector
Jones County commissioners approve mixed beverage referendum, advance Brock Mill Pond project
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved several major items during a special meeting Monday, including placing a countywide mixed beverage referendum on the November ballot, advancing an $870,000 recreational improvement project at Brock Mill Pond and opposing proposed federal grant administration changes that county officials said could create significant financial risks for small counties.