The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved a revised price for a new fire engine after city staff reported a manufacturer increase pushed the cost above the amount approved earlier this month.
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Kinston council votes to withdraw from Eastern Carolina Council
The Kinston City Council voted Tuesday night to withdraw from the Eastern Carolina Council, with city leaders saying the regional organization is no longer providing enough value to justify continued membership.
Kinston police report shows violent crime down, overall crime up in first quarter
Kinston police reported a drop in violent crime during the first quarter of 2026, but increases in property crimes pushed the city’s overall offense total higher than the same period a year earlier.
Kinston receives update on downtown master plan as council fills board seats
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved an electric division tree trimming contract, authorized the next step toward purchasing a new fire engine, and approved a fireworks discharge permit for an April 25 event at Grainger Stadium.
Kinston council to consider contract for electric tree trimming and right-of-way work
Kinston City Council is expected to consider awarding the city’s electric division tree trimming and right-of-way maintenance contract to Xylem Tree Services.
Kinston council to consider next step toward purchase of new fire engine
Kinston City Council is expected to consider authorizing city staff to obtain contract pricing through Sourcewell for the purchase of a new fire engine.
Kinston and Lenoir County moving toward consultant selection for downtown master plan
Kinston City Council is set to receive an update on a downtown master plan effort that city and county officials say is intended to guide downtown development over the next 20 years.
Kinston High School champions recognized at Kinston council meeting, pay study approved
The Kinston City Council approved a compensation and classification study for implementation in the fiscal year 2027 budget, adopted a budget amendment, advanced infrastructure items and approved community events during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St.
Kinston City Council to hear annual audit, consider budget amendment and utility projects Tuesday
Kinston City Council will meet Tuesday, March 3, for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St. The meeting will be held in person and live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel, @thecityofkinston, and aired on KTV, the local government channel.
City council approves three local historic landmark designations
The Kinston City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 17, at City Hall with Mayor Kareem S. Moore presiding. Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon and council members Antonio Hardy, Les Lipford and Barbara Seaforth were present.
Breaking: Kinston hire former city manager for interim role
The Kinston City Council met in an emergency meeting today and emerged naming former Kinston City Manager Ralph Clark as the new interim. The previous interim left abruptly after an alleged contentious meeting with newly elected Mayor Kareem Moore.
Kinston City Council hears public concerns, approves grants, selects firm for city manager search
The Kinston City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at City Hall, addressing public safety concerns, approving multiple grant-related ordinances, and selecting a consulting firm to lead the search for the city’s next permanent city manager.
Election certification and swearing-in status ahead of Jan. 6 meeting
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has certified Kareem Moore as mayor, Les Lipford and Sammy Aiken as members of the Kinston City Council.
Kinston to accept $65,000 grant for bike and pedestrian planning
The Kinston City Council will consider accepting a $65,000 multimodal planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to update the city’s bicycle and pedestrian network plan.
Council to hear rezoning request for Towerhill Road property
A rezoning request for a property at 519 Towerhill Road will go before the Kinston City Council during a public hearing Tuesday.
City plans demolition of three condemned properties, 118 remain on list
Kinston officials are moving forward with the demolition of three condemned properties, while more than 100 others remain under review, according to a demolition update scheduled for presentation to City Council.
Council to amend historic preservation rules, approve $32,000 project
Kinston City Council will consider changes to historic preservation procedures and approve funding for an update to the city’s design standards.
City Council hires interim City Manager
At the conclusion of the closed session today, Mayor Don Hardy called the open meeting to order and entertained a motion to hire Steven Harrell as interim city manager. The councilmembers present, Robbie Swinson, Felicia Solomon and Chris Suggs all voted in favor.
State Board of Elections denies Kinston election protests
The North Carolina State Board of Elections on Wednesday dismissed both election protest appeals related to Kinston’s 2025 municipal races, allowing the city’s election results to move forward toward final certification.
Kinston City Council approves $7,500-per-month lobbying contract ahead of council transition
The Kinston City Council voted Dec. 2 to approve a contract committing the city to pay $7,500 per month for lobbying services, a decision made before newly elected council members were sworn in and seated.