The pandemic has canceled many local events this year. At Monday’s Kinston City Council meeting, it was announced that the Kinston Christmas Parade is the latest victim of the pandemic.
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NC House race features PAC money, cease and desist letters
In early August, Ward and Smith, PA sent a cease and desist letter to Wallace & Nordan LLP on behalf of Representative Chris Humphrey and the Chris Humphrey Campaign Committee. The letter was in response to a political advertisement sent out by the Conservation Votes PAC. Upon receiving the cease and desist demand, the Conservation Votes PAC declined the request.
Leon Steele: Did you know? Part 3
Did you know the Pride of Kinston downtown revitalization organization has been around since the 1980’s? We belong to the North Carolina Main Street Association which has 88 participating communities. We all belong to the National Main Street organization called Main Street America that was formed in the mid-1980’s to reverse the decline of historic commercial districts across the U.S. by applying a tested methodology associated with design, organization, promotion, and economic development, for which our core working committees are named. Prestigiously speaking, Kinston was one the very first communities selected by the national organization to participate in this nation-wide endeavor. This means that Kinston has been in the process of revitalizing its downtown for 35 years.
Leon Steele: Did you know? Part 2
Did you know the condition and vibrancy of a downtown (or neighborhood) is a barometer of community health and attitude?
Increased parking capacity on North Queen Street
Portions of North Queen Street changing from parallel to diagonal parking.