The 42nd annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse took place this weekend with Mayor Dontario Hardy giving out keys to the city. There were four recipients this year, Waylon Adams, Craig Hill, Shannarra Barrow, and Nikisha Williams.
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New executive director of Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce named
A sales professional with more than a quarter-century of media and sales experience is set to become the new executive director of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce.
Business Brief: Social House Vodka Announces the Grand Opening of The PumpHouse 1906 Cocktail Bar & Social House
Social House Vodka, North Carolina’s #1 selling local vodka, announces the launch of The PumpHouse 1906 Cocktail Bar & Social House at its distillery in Kinston, NC. It unifies the Company's distillery tours, craft spirits & mixology innovation center, event space, cocktail bar, and social house into one experience. The PumpHouse 1906 plans to kick off its Social Summer with live music, food trucks, and exquisite cocktails at its grand opening on August 7th at 11 am.
Chamber presented Adopt a Nurse gifts to entire UNC Lenoir nursing staff
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce kicked off National Nurses Week, which takes place from May 6, 2021, through May 12, 2021, with a delivery of gifts for all the nurses at UNC Lenoir Health Care.
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announces award winners
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held their annual award ceremony on January 28, 2021, announcing the winners of the 2020 Ambassador of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award, and the Citizen of the Year. Executive Director of the Kinston-Lenoir Chamber of Commerce, Craig Hill, presented the 2020 Citizen of the Year award to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph M. Tyson, Sr. United States Army (retired). “He served his country as a military officer, retiring at a rank of Lieutenant Colonel,” said Hill. “He has served his community as a JROTC instructor, husband, father, mentor, and City Councilmen.”
Former Citizen of the Year Adrian King passes, "We lost a piece of our heart"
Lenoir County lost an integral part of the community with the passing of Mr. Adrian King who died Monday after being treated for COVID at UNC Lenoir since Wednesday.
Ribbon cutting at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q’s 40th location
The Kinston Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q’s 40th location in Kinston. “Today is a very special day. This is store number 40,” said Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q President Lew Starling. “You get a warm feeling when you come, and your next-door neighbor is Chick-Fil-A and they bring you cookies,” said Starling. “It doesn't get much better than that.”
Enforcing Governor Cooper's Executive Order mandating face coverings
In an executive order announced on Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper extended Phase 2 of reopening North Carolina until July 17 and made face coverings mandatory in public. The mask requirements take effect Friday, June 26 at 5 p.m. In a recent Facebook post, Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath stated, “NO, I will not be enforcing the wearing of face masks! Be careful and responsible and make your own decision.”
Letter to Editor from Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
Since the founding of the very first Chamber of Commerce in 1599, Chambers have strived to build and support their local businesses and communities. Now, in the time of a global pandemic, the local Chambers of Eastern North Carolina are working collaboratively to help their members survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
King honored as Citizen of the Year
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce honored several members of the community at its annual awards banquet Thursday night at the Kinston Country Club.
Hill named new executive director of Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
A self-described "life-long learner," Craig Hill declared he would not file for re-election with the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. His second term ends in December 2020.
Commissioners pass budget, tax increase for Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Commissioners met Monday afternoon to vote on the proposed 2019-2020 budget.
New class inducted into Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame
Twelve new members and two new teams were inducted into the Kinston/Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Best Diamond receives $200K grant from Lenoir County
A grant from Lenoir County commissioners will keep a local manufacturer in the county for another 15 years.
County takes 'interim' off King's LCES title
Jerri King was named the Lenoir County Emergency Services director late last month.