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.
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Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews Councilman Robert A. Swinson IV
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with Councilman Robbie Swinson to discuss his re-election 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.
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.
BJ Murphy: Kinston City Council can make amends Tuesday evening
Sadly for the second year in a row, the Kinston City Council has sought these personal increases, yet this year's discussion is distracting from the fact that they are also raising property taxes. The cost to the taxpayers if approved would be $670,000. Despite the fact the Kinston City Council has already voted on their increases, they could amend the budget tonight, by stripping the salaries and allowances back to the FY20 funding and passing a revised budget.
Tyson and Swinson oppose city council raise
Former and current members of the city council do not support a proposed raise for the Kinston mayor and city council, which will be voted on Monday evening.
Kinston Mayor and City Council address public
The City Council of Kinston provides information and updates to all residents regarding COVID-19 including recent executive orders, the state of emergency in Kinston, the continuation of public services, continued police and fire protection, and contact information for additional resources surrounding COVID-19.
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announces 2019 recipients
The 2019 Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony took place Thursday at King’s Restaurant, honoring local businesses and individuals.
Tyson expresses reservations about collective bargaining for city employees
Kinston’s mayor said he supports collective bargaining for city employees, but the Kinston city council is not entirely on board.