Queen Street United Methodist Church welcomes all to the 23rd annual "A Queen Street Christmas" on Saturday, December 14, 2024 and Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00 each evening.
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Event: A Queen Street Christmas
Queen Street United Methodist Church welcomes all to the 23rd annual "A Queen Street Christmas" on Saturday, December 14, 2024 and Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00 each evening.
Chophouse 222 pre-opening reservations available
Chophouse 222, located at 222 N. Herritage Street in downtown Kinston, North Carolina, is announcing limited pre-opening reservations for holiday gatherings. Although the restaurant has not officially opened, prospective patrons can book reservations for Christmas and New Year’s events between December 13, 2024, and January 6, 2025.
Kinston’s Light the Night Christmas Parade set to shine bright
Downtown Kinston is gearing up for its annual Light the Night Christmas Parade, a hallmark holiday event that brings thousands of spectators to the streets. Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. from Historic Grainger Stadium, located at 400 E. Grainger Ave.
Downtown Kinston to 'Turn on the Holidays' with tree lighting ceremony
The holiday season officially kicks off in downtown Kinston with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Pearson Park (210 W. Gordon St.). Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the annual "Turn On the Holidays" event begins at 6 p.m., promising an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.
Kristy Kelly: Not a Pinterest person
I have a fascination with how other people decorate their spaces for the holidays. Recently a friend of mine sent me a photo of her table top which held adorable fall decorations and I got to thinking about whether or not I wanted to decorate my own house. It’s not really a thought I’ve wrestled with in the past because I’ve never lived anywhere long enough to accumulate decorations.
Mike Parker: Symbols of Christmas point to the Savior
The Christmas season is perhaps my favorite time of year. I love the music, the special holiday foods with their delicious aromas, the brightly decorated Christmas trees, and the candles adorning windows. Some yards come to life with the lights of Christmas.
Theresa Parker Pierce: One Boomer's Christmas
Christmas in the 1950s-1960s was magical for me in downtown Kinston, North Carolina. They called it, “The Magic Mile.” This was before malls and shopping centers. Downtown included everything! Each store went all out to decorate more elaborately than their neighbor.
Kinston nonprofit to host toy drive and giveaway on December 23, 2023
One local nonprofit leader in Kinston wants to make the Christmas holiday a little bit brighter for youth in the community. Hope to Destiny for Youth is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Eunique’s Fashions located at 611 N. McLewean Street in Kinston, NC.
Sheriff thanks community for outpouring of support for county's children
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Snow Angels (SOSA) would like to say a huge “thank you” to the residents of this county and the amazing sponsors of the program.
Mike Parker: The tragedy behind one Christmas song
One thing I like most about this time of year is the seasonal music that plays everywhere I go. While I enjoy songs such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Frosty the Snowman,” I much prefer songs and carols that capture the celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus.
Harmony Hall Christmas Open House is Sunday
Freshly decked out for the holidays, one of the oldest homes in Lenoir County and the oldest building in Kinston will be open to the public Sunday afternoon for an event that includes refreshments and a raffle for more than a dozen items.
Lights of Love Tree Lighting ceremony illuminates UNC Health Lenoir Hospital
The annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at UNC Health Lenoir Hospital brought warmth and reflection to the community, marking over 30 years of celebrating life, love, and remembrance.
Greene County Middle School Junior BETA Stuffs Stockings for Soldiers
Snow HIll - Each year Greene County Middle School’s JR BETA Club partners with Paul Funeral Home in Washington, NC to help brighten the holiday season for the men and women serving overseas. The idea was sparked in 2019 when WITN featured the effort on their morning newscast. Since then GCMS and other GCS schools have provided almost 600 stockings for Soldiers.
Start your Holiday with LCC's production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Happy holidays from Lenoir Community College! Join us for two evenings and four matinee performances of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical!