Kinston City Council will consider removing two streets from its current paving project and reducing the budget for maintaining county recreation sites by $102,660 when it meets Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson September 30, 2026
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Kinston dissolves DKR director position after public personnel debate, closed session
Kinston City Council voted after closed session Tuesday to dissolve the Downtown Kinston Revitalization director position from the city government, following an extended open-session discussion that included criticism of the current director’s performance.
From Dr. Murphy's Desk: Recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2026 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.
Lenoir commissioners back Woodington grant, approve campground with berm requirement
Lenoir County commissioners supported a $52 million grant application to replace Woodington Middle School, approved a campground with a protective berm requirement and raised county transit fares during their meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Brinson appointed to Senate property tax reform committee
State Sen. Bob Brinson has been appointed to a new Senate committee tasked with examining North Carolina’s property tax system and considering proposals intended to provide long-term relief to property owners.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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Kinston council advances sewer, housing projects and appoints new city manager
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved a $3 million grant application for the Washington Avenue sewer rehabilitation project, advanced housing and public safety funding and, after a closed session, unanimously appointed Jon Mendenhall as the city’s next manager.
Lenoir County School Board backs Woodington grant effort in 6-1 vote
The Lenoir County Board of Education voted 6-1 Monday to move forward with seeking a $52 million state grant to replace Woodington Middle School, following debate over whether the district should explore a different grade configuration before pursuing the project.
Jones County commissioners approve emergency services equipment, Public Works building contractor
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved several requests Tuesday, Sept. 8, including emergency services equipment purchases, a contractor award for the Public Works building and a revised real property reappraisal schedule.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, September, 2026
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Rep. Greg F. Murphy, M.D.: Updates from ENC and Washington, D.C.
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Kinston City Council to consider rezoning, sewer project hearing and budget changes
The Kinston City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at City Hall, 207 E. King St., to consider a rezoning request, a proposed street renaming, a sewer grant hearing, a budget amendment and other items.
North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2026 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, August 19, 2026
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Rep. Chris Humphrey calls for action on GPS-Routed traffic on rural roads
State Representative Chris Humphrey (R – Lenoir, Greene, Jones) sent a letter today urging state and federal officials and major GPS navigation companies to address growing public safety concerns caused by motorists being routed onto rural secondary roads.
Lenoir County commissioners deny Cobb Road campground permit
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners denied a special use permit Monday for a proposed campground at 759 Cobb Road after nearby residents raised concerns about traffic, safety, drainage and the effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
Residents urge Greene County commissioners to consider data center moratorium
Greene County commissioners heard concerns Monday from residents who urged the board to consider a moratorium on data centers, citing questions about farmland, water, power use and a possible project near Burnett Road.
Rep. Greg F. Murphy, M.D.: Updates from ENC and Washington, D.C.
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