Grifton, North Carolina

Grifton is a town in Lenoir and Pitt Counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2010 Census. The town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.

History

The town was named after C.M.A. Griffin.

Geography

Grifton is located at 35°22′30″N 77°26′2″W / 35.37500°N 77.43389°W / 35.37500; -77.43389 (35.375129, -77.433860).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²). Contentnea Creek bisects the town and divides the Pitt County section from the Lenoir County section.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,073 people, 812 households, and 583 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,209.4 people per square mile (468.1/km²). There are 1,092 housing units at an average density of 637.1 per square mile (246.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town is 63.24% White, 33.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 2.32% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 4.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Podcasts:

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Graftin'

by: Dizzee Rascal

So what you thinkin bout london city now aye, Who dya city love
West London, South London.
Im the london hustler a golden grind, grind. Young hustlers we graft all the time dawn or dark,
non stop UK walk.
Yo as a hustler in the city before i came to stack lord knows i got the devil on ma back so call
when i gotta stay on track dog e god and i'll stay if u like in the LD and what i done to attract
calm that i can show u where its at first things first get a block n a flat next up get a black
hoodie n a hat livin in the big brothers camera view givin my axe to the boys in blue. straight 5
years gettin caught thats you, sittin in the cell still wonderin who dont keep quiet n keep it on
a diet ask ur self wot bout steve *** not stu. pissed off with not alot to do and the word on the
street dont ever seem new and resistin arrest dont even seem true endless heart who do u believe
n will it ever relieve the lonleyness lets see if u remain convinced on my u know what the
streets are like a few more words a couple more rages other than that not alot else changes.
Sky looks green
London city wish they graftin cos were gritty
*hustle hustle hustle, hustle hustle hustle cos there means
Sky looks green
London city wish they graftin cos were gritty
i used to roll your money up against the wall whenever i played hopscotch, well im clinical
parkin life cos im back in the white mans cotch im bein doin this since papa ? i dont want any
boy in my face invadin my space or bring on star and WATCH!
I'll end your hours on the clock i'll end your days u'll think im crazed when i give u big black
clock end ur sentence...full stop.
Now what you gonna say about gats i kno ur platinum or not ur fought all ur rhymes on spot but
im probably everythin that ur not. Ur totally mad you've lost the plot do u even concider gettin
me gone carried off to a hospital like a shot ontop of a table ? i'll dictate n relagate whos
heavyweight im king on the ring make music instinct u kno i do everythiiin.
Sky looks green
London city wish they graftin cos were gritty
*hustle hustle hustle, hustle hustle hustle cos there means
Sky looks green
London city wish they graftin cos were gritty
Damn right yeh
young hustlers london city stand up
ama show u its gritty out ere
ye man serious...
u beta know you betta understand
its Dizzee Rascal SOLO
IM ERE WOT!
everyone stand up
Dizzee rascal GIZZA BELL!




Latest News for: grifton

Grifton Board of Commissioners approves annexation

Reflector 19 Mar 2025
The Town of Grifton's Board of Commissioners held an annexation public hearing during their March meeting for S&S Realty of Pitt County where no one came forward to speak for or against it ... .

Grifton woman charged with sexual exploitation of 5-year-old

Reflector 13 Mar 2025
State authorities on Wednesday charged a Grifton woman with recording an explicit depiction of a young boy in the shower, court documents said ... .

Quilt enthusiasts turn up for bed turning event at Grifton Museum

Reflector 07 Mar 2025
GRIFTON — A bed-turning event at the Grifton Museum last month gave visitors a chance to celebrate their love of quilting and tell the stories behind the quilts that were on display ... .
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