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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for June 10, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 24, 2023

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for June 10, 2023

Pitt County Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats

PITT COUNTY, N.C. –  Pitt ...

WIC Office Closed Thursday, May 25

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May 22, 2023

Pitt County WIC Office Closed Thursday, May 25

One day closure for staff development exercise

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) P...

PCEM Reviews Rechargeable Battery Safety Tips

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May 18, 2023

Rechargeable Battery Safety Tips

Emergency Management reviews best practices for public safety 

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Emergency Management (PCEM) reminds t...

Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting Update

Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting Update

Special called meeting scheduled for June 21

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting for the Regional Economic Deve...

Board of County Commissioners recognize EMS professionals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 16, 2023

National EMS Week May 21-27, 2023: Where Emergency Care Begins

Pitt County Board of Commissioners recognize EMS professionals 

Janis Gallagher, Jim McArthur, Randy Gentry, Mary Perkins-Williams  ...

PCAS Shelter Buddies Reading Program Begins May 30

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Animal Services (PCAS) announces the 2023 Shelter Buddies Reading Program will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 4550 County Home Road, Greenville, N.C. 27858.   Learn more:  www.PittCoun...

Pitt County Board of Health May Meeting Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 15, 2023

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Emergency closed session meeting scheduled for Tuesday

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Board of Health will hold an emergency closed sessio...

Low Income Household Water Assistance Application Deadline

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program 

Last day to submit applications is Wednesday, May 31, 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The application deadline for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWA...

Public Hearing Notice: FY 23-24 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 10, 2023

Public Hearing Notice:  FY 23-24 Budget

Public input scheduled for June 6

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tu...

Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 9, 2023

Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting Update

Special closed session meeting scheduled for June 5

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will ...

Pitt County Celebrates National Foster Care Month

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May 8, 2023

Pitt County Celebrates National Foster Care Month Throughout May

DSS to host foster care events in support of foster, adoptive families 

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt Coun...

Pitt County Launches Tarp It or Ticket Anti-Litter Campaign

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of Commissioners approved County leadership’s recommendation to form a litter taskforce in May 2022 to address widespread littering and illegal trash dumping in Pitt County.

W...

National Hurricane Preparedness Week observed April 30-May 6, 2023

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April 28, 2023

National Hurricane Preparedness Week observed April 30-May 6, 2023

Pitt County encourages community to practice hurricane safety & preparation

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – As hu...

Bell Arthur Fire District Receives Fire Insurance Classification

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April 27, 2023

Bell Arthur Fire District Receives Fire Insurance Classification

Results from completed fire insurance evaluation effective August 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt Co...

Pitt County Permitting Center Closed May 1, 3 & 4

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April 26, 2023

Pitt County Permitting Center Closed May 1, 3 & 4

Permitting employees to begin configuration training for new permitting software

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County P...

Pitt County FY 23-24 Budget Workshops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 24, 2023

Pitt County FY 23-24 Budget Workshops 

Workshops to be held May 2-4, 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will hold budget work...

Pitt County Celebrates National County Government Month

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April 21, 2023

Pitt County Celebrates National County Government Month

Leadership promotes the commitment to service through county programs

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County celebrates Nat...

2023 Election-Themed Sticker Design Contests for All Age Groups

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April 20, 2023

2023 Election-Themed Sticker Design Contests for All Age Groups 

Contest to begin May 1; public voting to begin August 1

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – In preparation for the ...

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Special meeting scheduled for April 25

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Board of Health will hold a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pitt Co...

Animal Services Selected as Grant Recipient from Petco Love

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April 17, 2023

Animal Services Selected as Grant Recipient from Petco Love

National nonprofit awards Pitt County Animal Services for their “life-saving work”

PITT COUNTY, N.C. &...

Pitt Area Transit System Fare Increase for Rural General Public Riders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 14, 2023

Pitt Area Transit System Fare Increase for Rural General Public Riders

Increases to become effective July 1, 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) announces the Bo...

Nomination Period for Pitt County Board of Social Services

April 5, 2023 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Nomination Period for Pitt County Board of Social Services 

The Social Services Commission will make an appointment to the Pitt County Board of Social Services to fill the seat of an expired term. The ...

Pitt County Spring Litter Sweep April 15-29, 2023

Pitt County Spring Litter Sweep 

Call for volunteer participation April 15-29, 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Schools joined the Litter Free for You and Me campaign efforts with a Litter Challenge ...

Health Department Hosts 2023 Baby Jamboree - Maternity Fair

Health Department Hosts 2023 Baby Jamboree - Maternity Fair 

Event aims to promote resources to help improve birth, health outcomes

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – For the first time since 2019, the Pitt County Baby Jamboree - Mate...

Premise Alert Program (PAP)

To assist telecommunicators and residents, Pitt County Emergency Management (PCEM) has added a layer of safety response with the Premise Alert Program (PAP).  PAP allows individuals or their families to provide essential information to 9-1-1 Comm...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9 – 15, 2023       

Pitt County promotes Premise Alert Program in recognition of 9-1-1 dispatchers

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Tel...

Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week April 9-15, 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – In recognition of Pitt County Animal Care and Control personnel, National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week will be celebrated from Saturday, April 9 – Sunday April 15, 20...

Public Hearing Notice: FY 23-24 Budget

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., 1717 W. 5^th Street, Greenville, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is to hear input on the proposed FY 23-24...

Pitt County Regional Economic Development Summit

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will hold a Pitt County Regional Economic Development Summit on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Mark W. Owens, Jr. Auditorium, located at 403 Government Circle, Greenville.&nb...

Pitt County and Pitt County Schools Launch Litter Challenge

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Solid Waste & Recycling announced at the Pitt County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023 the launch of a Fourth Grade Litter Challenge in partnership with Pitt County Scho...

ECU Women’s Basketball Team Raises Funds for Diabetes Program

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – On Sunday, November 13, 2022, the East Carolina University (ECU) Women’s Basketball team hosted a Diabetes Awareness game as they faced the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Seahawks in Greenville,...

Pitt County Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

Pitt County Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

DSS to hold awareness events during April 

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Department of Social Services (DSS) along with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) recognizes t...

Pitt County Board of Health Appoints Interim Directors

Pitt County Board of Health Appoints Interim Directors

Interim Public Health Director and Interim Medical Director effective April 10

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Board of Health named Teresa Ellen as Interim Pitt County Publ...

Leroy James Farmers Market Offers Double Bucks Program

Leroy James Farmers Market Offers Double Bucks Program

For eligible customers using SNAP cards or WIC Farmers Market coupons

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – A recent donation from WellCare of North Carolina allows the Lero...

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Special meeting scheduled for March 28

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Board of Health will hold a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pitt County Publ...

Pitt County Animal Services Closing Early Due to Water Leak

Pitt County Animal Services Closing Early Due to Water Leak

Public services to stop at 3:00 p.m.

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Animal Services, located at 4550 County Home Road, Greenville, N.C. will close public services toda...

Town of Grifton Water Advisory Rescinded

Town of Grifton Water Advisory Rescinded

Testing results reveal negative sample results

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Department of Environmental Quality announced the previously issued System Pressure Advisory for the Town of Grifton...

Notice of Advertisement - For Sale of Real Property Using Online Auction

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT

FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY USING ONLINE AUCTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the terms and provisions of N.C.G.S. 160A-270, the County of Pitt will be selling the following parcels located in Greenville, NC.  Property ...

Grifton, N.C. System Pressure Advisory - Water Boil Still in Effect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 20, 2023

Grifton, N.C. System Pressure Advisory

Water boil recommendation still in effect

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – On Friday, March 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., Pitt County Environmental Healt...

2022-23 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Ends

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Department of Social Services announces the last day to submit applications for the 2022-23 Low Incom...

Pitt County Emergency Management Update

Pitt County Emergency Management is aware of smoke in the Ridgewood Elementary School area - off Thomas Langston Road. The smoke is coming from a controlled fire from a land developer.

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Pitt County Board of Health Meeting Update

Special meeting scheduled for March 21

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Board of Health will hold a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pitt County Publ...

Public Swimming Pool, Spa Form Deadline Approaches

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – As the 2023 Pool Season approaches, Pitt County public swimming pool and spa operators must submit all paperwork and fees to the Pitt County Environmental Health Division by April 1, 2023 to be guaranteed an operation...

Pitt County Recognizes National Social Work Month

PITT COUNTY, N.C. –   March is National Social Work Month and an opportunity to spotlight the profession and highlight the important contributions made in Pitt County.

Pitt County Department of Social Services (DSS) cu...

Request for Proposals: Recycling Services

Request for Proposals:  Recycling Services

Pitt County Government is seeking to enter into an agreement with a materials recycler for disposal and compensation for its mixed recycle stream.   The County intends to select the best fit prov...

WIC is Fueling for the Future!

WIC is Fueling for the Future!

WIC has begun transitioning back to in person services. While many services are still available by phone. If your currently receive WIC, your benefits may have already been added to your card.  Pl...

Request for Proposals: Recycling Services

Request for Proposals:  Recycling Services

Pitt County Government is seeking to enter into an agreement with a materials recycler for disposal and compensation for its mixed recycle stream.   The County intends to select the best fit prov...

2023 Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games Registration

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation (CSR) announces registration for the 2023 40^th Annual Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games is currently open. The Local Games are scheduled for April 17 – May 7, ...

Social Services Board Public Meeting Change Notice

PUBLIC MEETING CHANGE NOTICE

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Social Services Board has rescheduled the March monthly meeting to 11:00 a.m. on March 14, 2023 in the Eugene James Auditorium located at 1717 West 5th Street, Greenville, N,C.  All mee...

Pitt County Recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Week

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs Sunday, March 5 through Saturday, March 11, 2023. To bring awareness, Pitt County Emergency Management (PCEM) and Pitt County Schools (PCS) have scheduled various activities thro...

Pitt County To Celebrate National Nutrition Month

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – In an effort to promote nutritional health and wellness to the community as part of National Nutrition Month, the Pitt County Health Department will host “Fuel for the Future” on March 18...

Notice of Public Meetings: Board of Equalization and Review

NOTICE OF MEETINGS SPRING 2023 PITT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW 

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, the Pitt County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. 

PURPOSE OF MEETINGS

To hear, upon r...

Request for Bids Hands-Free Plumbing Fixtures

Pitt County, N.C. is accepting bids to award a contract to purchase and install 35 bottle filler/ADA coolers along with 170 lavatory faucets. Water and sewer services are adjacent to the proposed installation locations.

The County intends to fund this proj...

Free Flu Immunizations for Uninsured Individuals

Pitt County to offer Free Flu Immunizations for Uninsured Individuals

Health Department encourages vaccinations as flu season continues

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Health Department has received funding to provide free f...

Pitt County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council announces the availability of $430,150 for FY2023/2024

The Pitt County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council announces the availability of $430,150 for FY2023/2024. Use of these funds requires a 20% local match.  For the full RFP and additional information call Helen Bryant at 252-714-8923, JCPC Administ...

Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Emergency Allotments End

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program COVID-19 emergency allotments will end for North Carolina beneficiaries on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  As a result of a federal change, FNS benefits will return to pr...

Special Human Relations Commission Meeting to be held January 25, 2023

A special Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Mark. W. Owens Auditorium located at 403 Government Circle, Greenville, N.C.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss regular business of t...

Pitt County Government Launches Anti-Litter Campaign

PITT COUNTY, N.C. –The Pitt County Board of Commissioners approved County leadership’s recommendation to form a litter taskforce in May 2022 to address widespread littering and illegal trash dumping in Pitt County.  

&...

HRC Meeting Cancelled for January 17, 2023

The Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mark Owens Jr. Auditorium is cancelled.  For more information, contact Jessica Williams, Community Relations Coordinator, at 252-902-2959 or Jessic...

Pitt County Annual Financial Reports

Pitt County, NC annual financial reports are available online at www.PittCountyNC.gov/FinancialReports 

Board of County Commissioners and PCC Board of Trustees Joint Meeting

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will attend a joint breakfast meeting with the Pitt Community College Board of Trustees on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the Walter & Marie Williams Building Conference Room, located at...

Sheriff’s Office Administration Groundbreaking Event

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will attend the Sheriff’s Office Administration Groundbreaking event on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. located at 100 New Hope Road, Greenville, N.C. The...

RFP To Provide Auditing Services

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES

Sealed proposals will be received by the Financial Services Department at 1717 W 5^th Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, on February 6, 2023 until 3:00 P.M. local time.

County of Pitt invites qu...

Funds available to support and enhance County recreation programs

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of County Commissioners is providing Recreation Program Management Funds to support and enhance the delivery of quality recreation programs that are open to all Pitt County residents.  ...

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding...

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed FY2024 Community Transportation Program Capital Appl...

Deadline for Recreation Program Management Funds is January 27, 2023

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of County Commissioners is providing Recreation Program Management Funds to support and enhance the delivery of quality recreation programs that are open to all Pitt County residents.  

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PCAS Silent Nights REVISED Pick Up Schedule

Pitt County Animal Services is closed Friday, December 16, 2022 due to staffing shortages. 

Regular operating hours will resume Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. 

REVISED Silent Nights Pick Up Times:

December 19 – ...

Vacancies to Boards and Commissions

For more information or to apply, contact the County Manager's office at 252-902-2950.  

• The Board of Health is in need of a Veterinarian and a Nurse. The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The Board makes policies and...

Health Department Closed Friday, December 2, 2022

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Health Department will be closed to the public all day on Friday, December 2, 2022 to give employees time to participate in mandatory trainings.  The Health Department, located at 20...

Diabetes Coordinator Awarded Statewide Health Care Provider Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 4, 2022

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - OPERATION OF 14 PITT COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTAINER SITES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, August 8, 2022 in the Eugene James Commissi...

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Upfit for additional Courtroom & Small claims court at Pitt County Courthouse

Pitt County, NC, is seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified architectural firms interested in providing services for an upfit ...

Pitt County Human Relations Commission Meetings Cancelled

Pitt County Human Relations Commission Meetings

Public Notice of Meeting Cancellations

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Human Relations Commission regularly scheduled meetings for June, July and August is cancelled.

For additional...

Public Survey - Pitt County Developing New Comprehensive Land Use Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 4, 2022

Pitt County Developing New Comprehensive Land Use Plan 

“Envision Pitt County 2045” will guide future growth and development

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County, in collaboration...

Crisis Resources

During times of crisis, an individual may feel alone, overwhelmed, or lack the support needed to overcome challenges they are facing. Pitt County Department of Social Services wants to provide you with links to crisis services within the community provide...