Robert L. Smith is Martin County’s new Tax Assessor. In a 4 -1 vote, the Martin County Commissioners approved the Everett resident’s position last month at a special meeting. Commissioner Ronnie Smith ...

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Board of Commissioners held is Truth in Taxation (TNT) meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, at which point it discussed its proposed 2026 budget and levy, which is currently ...

MARTIN COUNTY — Property taxes here likely will increase despite the tentative Sept. 10 decision by the County Commission to lower the tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year to 9.9 mills. Last year the ...

Martin County Tax Assessor Melissa Phillips has resigned her position. Philips submitted her letter of resignation to Interim County Manager Ben Eisner on Thursday, August 22. Phillips’ last day will ...

MARTIN COUNTY — Voters here approved a referendum to extend an up to one-half-mill property tax that will pay for essential school needs between 2026 and 2030. An estimated $83 million will be raised ...

MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Martin County Commissioners voted Wednesday night to approve their budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. $540,000 in the budget will go towards the existing hospital facility ...

Editor's note: This article was modified from its original version to correct the spelling of James Snedeker's name. He is co-leader of the conservation group Martin County Forever. MARTIN COUNTY — An ...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Martin County voters will be asked in November whether they want to see a half-cent sales tax increase to purchase conservation land. Commissioners approved putting the question ...

Martin County voters last year said yes to hiking the sales tax to purchase conservation lands. The county could purchase land from willing sellers in four areas. Purchases could have far-reaching ...