Ginger Livingston

Greenville

Senior News Reporter at Daily Reflector

Reporter, Doctor Who fan, Pea Ridge native

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Greenville City Council holding Monday public hearing on proposed budget

3 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

Hiring more firefighters and police officers is among the priorities in the City of Greenville's proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget. People can weigh in on the proposed $183.4 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during a public hearing during the Greenville City Council's 6 p.m. Monday meeting. The council is then scheduled to vote on the budget at its 6 p.m. Thursday meeting. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
North Greenville celebrates community center reopening

3 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

These traits are embedded in the newly renovated Barnes-Ebron-Taft Community Center in the Greenfield Terrace community. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
Greenville Fire-Rescue celebrates tradition with newest fire engine

3 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

By Ginger Livingston Staff Writer Greenville Fire-Rescue marked the acquisition of a new pumper engine with a ceremonial push-in today at Fire Station 2 in the Medical District. Mayor P.J. Connelly and Councilwoman Monica Daniels joined Fire Chief Brock Davenport, other firefighters and city officials to see the $1.3 million vehicle into its bay. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
Pitt commissioners select firm for strategic planning project

3 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

By Ginger Livingston Staff Writer Pitt County is moving forward with a five-year strategic planning process after the Pitt County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to select BerryDunn as its consultant for the job in the coming year. County Manager Janis Gallagher on Monday recommended BerryDunn's selection after 24 firms submitted proposals for the work. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
PItt commissioners unanimously approve $420.6 million FY 2-25-26 budget

3 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners took six minutes to hold a public hearing and then adopt a $420.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26, a plan more than $5 million over what was originally proposed. The board unanimously approved the annual spending plan on Tuesday after one person spoke during the required public hearing. There was no discussion among the commissioners before their vote. The property tax rate remains at 56.63 cents per $100 valuation.
Pitt commissioners seek contracts to keep three existing security firms in place

3 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners directed staff to negotiate with three firms that provide security at county facilities rather than keep two after new bids were solicited. The commissioners voted 8-1 to reject County Manager Janis Gallagher's recommendation to contract with Allied Universal to provide security at the Pitt County Courthouse and administrative offices and ENC Protection Group to provide security at the department of social services.
Renovated recreation area opening just as Town Common bulkhead closes

4 weeks ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

Greenville's most-used recreational center will soon reopen to the public as portions of the Town Common are closed to rebuild its bulkhead and esplanade. City staff said during a community town hall last week that a ribbon cutting is planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Barnes-Ebron-Taft Community Center in Greenfield Terrace, 120 Park Access Road. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
GPD focuses on traffic safety, officer retention

1 month ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

Greenville's interim police chief told participants at a public forum last week that the department is addressing traffic safety by putting more officers on the streets, including two new motorcycle officers. Richard Tyndall said at the May 21 forum hosted by City Council members Portia Willis and Matt Scully that he asked the council to approve an application for a federal public safety grant to hire eight new police officers, some of whom would be assigned to traffic patrol.
Advocates scramble to fill gaps as federal cuts loom

1 month ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

Federal staffing cuts and proposed funding reductions to Medicaid and food stamps have clergy and social service leaders brainstorming solutions to fill in expected gaps. Pitt County Social Services Director Sharon Rochelle and other county leaders met earlier this month with members of the Interfaith Clergy Community Unity Network to discuss how the faith community could step in if the proposed cuts occur. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
Roundabout to open this week

1 month ago | reflector.com | Ginger Livingston

Crews are in the "short rows" of a road rehabilitation project that disrupted traffic on Fifth Street, including the completion of a roundabout at Albemarle Avenue, but officials said patience will be required as final touches are completed. The $48.5 million BUILD project was a focal point during an open forum held last week by Greenville City Councilwoman At-large Portia Willis and District 4 Councilman Matt Scully at City Hall.