Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Greene, Jones) has been appointed by House Speaker Tim Moore to serve on another key legislative committee, the House Select Committee on Oversight & Reform.
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North Carolina's 2024 presidential primary candidates approved
North Carolina's State Board of Elections has unanimously approved names of candidates to go on state ballots for the presidential primary on March 5, 2024.
2024 Election candidate list for Jones County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
2024 Election candidate list for Greene County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
2024 Election candidate list for Lenoir County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
Breaking News: Senator Jim Perry will not seek re-election
NC Senator Jim Perry is not among the names listed for the 2024 election according to the candidate list maintained by the North Carolina Board of Elections. Currently, there are two names running for NC State Senate District 03.
Murphy votes to formally launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to voting in favor of H. Res. 918, a resolution formally launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joseph Biden:
Senator Perry Appointed to Interim Committees
Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) has been appointed to four Legislative Interim Committees for the 2023-24 legislative interim period. Additionally, Perry was selected to serve as the co-chair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Unemployment Insurance because of his extensive business background.
Lenoir County has a new member on its Board of Commissioners
Keith King was sworn into office Wednesday afternoon at a specially-called meeting of the board. He replaces Chad Rouse, who tendered his resignation to the board earlier this week.
Changes in Lenoir County leadership: Rouse out, King in
Update: Monday 12/4/2023 10:25 AM
During todays Lenoir County Commissioner’s Meeting, the Lenoir County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Commissioner Chad Rouse. Immediately following the meeting, the clerk to the board published the notice for the special meeting.
—-Original Story, published Friday, 12/1/2023 at 12:00 PM.—-
Commissioner Chad Rouse is resigning from the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Neuse News has confirmed that Lenoir County School Board member Keith King will be voted on as Rouse's replacement at an upcoming special Lenoir County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Perry seeks return to NC Senate
On Monday, Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir, Craven, Beaufort) announced that he will seek a third full term in the North Carolina Senate.
Perry Report: Redistricting, special announcement, & more
Thank you for taking the time to read our latest newsletter. I greatly appreciate your continued support and prayers. Despite our work in Raleigh coming to an end for the year, we will continue to spend time meeting with our constituents, community leaders, and business owners to see how we can best serve them in the 2024 Legislative Short Session.
2023 Municipal Election canvas finished, Whitfield wins Pink Hill Commissioners Seat
Michael Whitfield has won the 2023 Municipal Election for the Pink Hill Board of Commissioners. The final canvas was done this morning.
Humphrey seeking re-election to NC House
Last month, the General Assembly passed new district maps for Congress, NC House, and NC Senate. Not subject to the Governor’s approval, these maps are now law and will take effect for the 2024 Election. Voters across the state have been learning more about their new districts, and the candidates running to represent them.
Kinston City Council Election Results: Hardy, Solomon, and Seaforth Triumph
The 2023 municipal unofficial election results for the Kinston City Council race are in, and the residents of Kinston have made their voices heard. Incumbents Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy, City Council Member Felicia Solomon, and City Council Member Sammy Aiken hoped to secure their seats for another term against opponents Les Lipford and Barbara Seaforth. Hardy, Solomon, and Seaforth secured a seat on the Kinston City Council.