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Murphy says Social Security office closures in Greenville and Elizabeth City will not be fully closed

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Congressman Greg Murphy said he was told the closures will only impact small hearing rooms within another SSA office, and not the public-facing field offices.

A North Carolina Congressman is providing clarification about the pending closure of Social Security Offices in eastern North Carolina.

Representative Greg Murphy said he’s received many questions about Social Security office closures in Greenville and Elizabeth City, so he reached out to the Social Security Administration.

Murphy said he was told the closures will only impact small hearing rooms within another SSA office, and not the public-facing field offices.

Most hearings are held virtually, and Murphy said those permanent remote sites are no longer needed.”

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.