Grounded & Baked is expanding to Kinston with a new location planned for downtown on Queen Street, across from the courthouse.
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NCDOT drops plan to remove traffic lights on Queen Street
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has dropped its plan to remove several traffic lights on Queen Street in Kinston after residents and city council members expressed concerns at a public hearing. While DOT argued that the removal would improve traffic flow, opponents cited potential problems for pedestrians and handicapped individuals.
City of Kinston votes against removing street lights on Queen Street
The Kinston City Council voted against a proposal from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and approved by the Lenoir County Commissioners to remove several traffic signals on Queen Street. The decision was made following a public hearing where numerous community members voiced strong opposition to the plan.
Kinston considers removing Queen Street traffic lights to ease congestion
A new proposal to remove traffic lights at three intersections along Queen Street at Caswell, Gordon, and North Streets will be presented at the Kinston City Council meeting Tuesday night. The NCDOT initiative aims to improve the flow of traffic on one of the city's main thoroughfares, amid noticeable changes in downtown activity.
Accident involving two 18-wheelers blocks traffic at Queen and 70
A double 18-wheeler accident at the corner of Queen Street and Highway 70 has closed the roads to traffic in all four directions. The Kinston Police Department, Kinston Fire and Rescue, and the Lenoir County Emergency services are on scene.
House of Ink opens in Kinston
The House of Ink, located at 111 N. Queen Street in Kinston held its grand opening on Friday. Owner Brandon Corey has previously owned and operated House of Ink in Greenville and Bubba’s Smokehouse.
Railroad Maintenance to Close Kinston Roads
To safely complete maintenance to the railroad tracks in Kinston, Norfolk Southern anticipates the closure of multiple street crossings next week.
KPD: Civilian involved collision injures one
On February 17, 2022, at 6:46pm Kinston Police officers were called to a motor vehicle accident on South Queen Street near Shine Street.
UPDATE: Kinston resurfacing requires road closure
Due to an unforeseen change by the railroad, work on Queen Street will not be completed today. The work has been rescheduled for Friday.
Olde Kinston Gazette: Black business thrived in the early 20th century
Just 39 years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, with the “slave experience” still fresh in the memories of black Kinstonians, a number of black businesses sprang up with tenacity and industry, creating three all black business districts in Kinston.
Lenoir County route being repaved
Drivers will encounter periodic delays and lane closures in Kinston while North Queen Street is milled and resurfaced with new asphalt.
Longtime city manager set to leave Kinston
For the first time in nearly a decade, the city of Kinston is looking for a city manager.
During closed session of Tuesday’s regular meeting, City Manager Tony Sears tendered his resignation to the Kinston City Council; his final day in the position will be Aug. 17. He has accepted the deputy city manager position for the City of Wilson.
Catch the Christmas spirit in downtown Kinston
A Kinston Christmas will be held on December 6th & 7th.
The following closures will take place on Queen Street while N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews mill the roadway:
Increased parking capacity on North Queen Street
Portions of North Queen Street changing from parallel to diagonal parking.
Queen Street named 'Great Street In The Making'
The N.C. Chapter of the American Planning Association recently bestowed an honor on a key Kinston street.
Caswell St. Intersection at Queen St. set to open Friday
The Caswell Street intersection at Queen Street will open for cross-traffic Friday at 10 a.m.
Portion of Queen Street set to open within 10 days
Construction continues on the Queen Street Streetscape Project, with hopes to have a portion finished by June 21.
Downtown street closures set for Monday
As the Queen Street Streetscape Project is nearing its final stages, streets in the area will be closed for approximately four to six weeks, starting Monday.
Facelift for the Magic Mile is coming soon
A ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony occurred Tuesday at the Kinston African-American Music Trail to set up the kickoff for the Queen Street Project.