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Snow Hill leaders planning to revisit decision to disband police department

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published June 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM EDT
Snow Hill Police Department

The Town of Snow Hill is planning to revisit last week’s decision to disband the police department.

City Commissioners have scheduled an emergency meeting for Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. to reconsider the vote; commissioners decided in a narrow 3-2 vote to dissolve the department by the end of June and contract with the Greene County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services.

Over the weekend, Congressman Don Davis, who represents North Carolina's 1st Congressional District and formerly served as mayor of Snow Hill, urged town leaders to rethink their decision.

Davis, who still lives in Greene County, said he was concerned about the impact of the decision on the community.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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