A long-vacant elementary school in Kinston has a new future after Kinston Teens purchased the historic Lewis School property.
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Back in the big leagues? Kinston competes again for All-America City crown
The City of Kinston has been selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2025 All-America City Award, a prestigious national honor presented annually by the National Civic League. The award recognizes communities across the country for outstanding civic innovation, community collaboration, and efforts to build inclusive, sustainable futures.
Stein rallies for unity and progress in gubernatorial bid
On Thursday at Queen Street Deli, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, now a gubernatorial candidate, addressed a crowd on his visions and commitments for the state's future. The event, highlighted by local dignitaries including Mayor Don Hardy and Councilmember Chris Suggs, underscored Stein's focus on education, public health, and community engagement.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization financial future uncertain, board defies city's recommendation
Tensions are rising in Kinston as the City Council delivers a stark message to Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR): Address your issues, or face a funding reckoning.
Council proposes special meeting to address safety concerns
Concern for the safety of Kinston was the public sentiment at the city council meeting on Tuesday. After the public comments, Council members Chris Suggs and Felicia Solomon revisited a tabled agenda item on a town hall type discussion with the community to address concerns about recent crime.
Third time's a charm - Mayor and Council get the raise they "deserve"
The Kinston City Council passed the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget Tuesday evening. The budget included increased salaries for the mayor and the city council and funding to increase the hourly rate of part-time city employees. This was the third year in a row the council attempted to give themselves increased salaries. Council member Robbie Swinson voted against the increased mayor and council salaries both times it came for a vote Tuesday.
Reggie Bullock to donate $100,000 to Kinston Teens
The Dallas Mavericks congratulated Reggie Bullock for receiving the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award on their Twitter page. According to the post, Bullock will receive a $100,000 donation that he has chosen to give to Kinston Teens.
Historic city council swearing in ceremony
The city of Kinston held a historic City Council meeting where the results of the 2021 Municipal election led to the swearing-in of the youngest city council member in North Carolina. Council members Robert Swinson IV and Chris Suggs were sworn in as well as Mayor Dontario Hardy. In addition to the swearing-in of council members and mayor, Mayor Hardy also selected Council Member Antonio Hardy as his Mayor Pro Tem.
Suggs and Swinson for Kinston City Council
Chris J. Suggs will join the Kinston City Council after getting the most votes in the race. Incumbent Robert Swinson IV will retain his seat on the Kinston City Council. Michael Martin came in third with Les Lipford and James T. Sparks, Jr. following.
Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews council candidate Chris Suggs
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with candidate Chris Suggs to discuss his City Council bid and issues facing the City of Kinston. They discussed the two requests for mayor and council pay increases, department head vacancies, how to help small businesses struggling to find employees, and more.
Recusal dispute at City Council meeting over property transfer to Kinston Teens
At the City Council meeting on July 20, 2021, the council voted 3-1 to transfer eight properties from the City of Kinston to Kinston Teens, a youth-led nonprofit organization. City Councilmember Sammy Aiken disputed Councilmember Kristal Suggs’ ability to vote as she is the Kinston Teens Chairperson. “I have consulted with Councilwoman Suggs with her roles with the Kinston Teens and whether it was appropriate for her to be excused from voting. In my opinion, she is obligated to vote,” said City Attorney James P. Cauley, III.
Sm3 Social Media Marketing Summit Speaker Chris Suggs
The SM3 Social Media Marketing Summit will feature social media professionals and thought leaders in discussions about how to go viral, how to tell your story and more. We sat down with speaker Chris Suggs to ask him his opinion on the state of social media marketing today and what you can expect from him at the summit.
Kinston Teens to hold fifth annual event
Kinston Teens will hold its annual Youth Summit from Thursday through Sunday.
A Conversation With ... Chris Suggs
Get to know Chris Suggs of Kinston Teens a little better — he’s only 19, but his impact on our city has been incredible.
Neuse News publisher, Kinston leaders to be featured on UNC-TV broadcast
B.J. Murphy and other Kinston business and civic leaders are featured in a program that will air at 8 p.m., Thursday, on UNC-TV.
National consulting company created by trio of teens to help youth, adults
Three teenagers — including one from Kinston — have launched a youth consulting company.