Kinston City Council approved a special use permit for an Airport Road commercial development, selected a consultant for a $350,000 street safety planning project and postponed a proposed recreation funding reduction during its Oct. 6 meeting.
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Update: City council releases amended notice of special meeting
Update: The Kinston City Council and Lenoir County commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs. The council will then consider Municipal Service District requests regarding its operations and a proposed litigation settlement.
Lenoir County commissioners, Kinston council to discuss Down East Bird Dawgs
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Kinston City Council will hold a special joint meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs.
Kinston council advances sewer, housing projects and appoints new city manager
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved a $3 million grant application for the Washington Avenue sewer rehabilitation project, advanced housing and public safety funding and, after a closed session, unanimously appointed Jon Mendenhall as the city’s next manager.
Kinston council approves Maceo Parker Way, advances sewer grant hearing
Kinston City Council approved several measures Tuesday night, including renaming Springhill Street in honor of famed musician and Kinston native Maceo Parker, moving forward with a public hearing for a proposed Washington Avenue sewer project, approving a new fleet maintenance truck lift and hearing updates on downtown revitalization and property demolition efforts.
Eight aging Kinston police vehicles could be replaced under $497,901 proposal
The Kinston City Council will consider spending $497,901 to purchase and equip eight replacement vehicles for the Kinston Police Department during its meeting Tuesday.
Kinston accepts urgent repair funding for low-income homeowners
The Kinston City Council approved post-award documents Tuesday for a $137,500 urgent repair program expected to help low-income homeowners with safety-related housing repairs.
Kinston council approves MLK Boulevard rezoning after questions about future use
The Kinston City Council approved a rezoning request Tuesday for property at 708 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. after council members questioned what could eventually occupy the vacant former convenience store.
Kinston approves $116.3 million budget with 4-cent tax rate reduction
The Kinston City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget Tuesday, setting the property tax rate at 69 cents per $100 of valuation. The adopted rate is a 4-cent reduction from the current rate. The total budget is $116,310,700 after internal service funds are removed.
Kinston City Council approves vape shop rules, demolition funding and tool shed program
Kinston City Council approved new zoning rules for tobacco, vape, hemp and CBD retailers Tuesday, while also moving forward with demolition funding, traffic signal upgrades, several special event permits and an employee wellness incentive increase.
Kinston council to consider $300,000 citywide demolition and cleanup fund
Kinston City Council will consider establishing a $300,000 capital project Tuesday to address condemned structures and other code violation properties inside the city.
Kinston council backs demolition concept as part of corridor cleanup effort
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved the concept for a corridor aesthetic improvement and demolition effort aimed at addressing unsafe and unsightly properties in the city and along key corridors.
Kinston City Council hears concerns about youth activities, homelessness; approves budget changes and utility projects
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved several financial and administrative items, heard public concerns about summer options for teenagers and resources for people experiencing homelessness, and received a report on a coordinated law enforcement operation that executed dozens of search warrants across the city.
Kinston City Council to formalize $40,000 for lobbying services
The Kinston City Council will consider an operating budget amendment Tuesday that includes a $40,000 appropriation for professional lobbying services.
Kinston City Council approves incentives for new industry, hires lobbying firm as residents press for action on crime, homelessness
The Kinston City Council approved incentives Tuesday night to bring a new industry and 20 jobs to the city, formalized support for the Highway 70 Welcome Center, and voted to hire a high-profile lobbying firm while residents urged leaders to take stronger action on crime, homelessness and government transparency.
Kinston council hears calls to lower property tax rate amid homeowner frustration
Kinston residents packed City Hall on Oct. 21 to demand relief from steep property tax bills, calling on the City Council to use its authority to lower the tax rate following this year’s countywide revaluation.
Kinston City Council approves electric rate cut, Caswell Mill Park agreement and new downtown tattoo studio
The Kinston City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, approving a slate of public items ranging from a citywide electric rate reduction to a development agreement for Caswell Mill Park and a special-use permit for a downtown tattoo parlor.
Kinston City Council tables mill redevelopment, approves hazard mitigation and recreation plans
The Kinston City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2, working through a packed agenda that included a proposed redevelopment of the former Glen Raven Mill, updates to city and county recreation planning, and several major infrastructure purchases.
Kinston Police Department issues report on use of force incident occurring July 13, 2025
A Kinston police officer’s use of force during the July 13 arrest of Cameron Williams was deemed justified after internal and external reviews.
Kinston City Council hears youth program pleas, approves utility projects and equipment purchases
Kinston City Council’s August 5 meeting mixed emotional public comment with a full slate of utility upgrades, vehicle and equipment purchases, and community updates. Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy presided in Mayor Don Hardy’s absence.