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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.
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 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.
Joseph Tyson is a dedicated man. He’s served his country and his community as a retired Lieutenant Colonel, former JROTC instructor, husband, father and mentor. He's accustomed to making decisions and getting things done. For more than 20 years, he’s contributed his knowledge and skillset to the Kinston City Council and now he’s retiring for the second time.
Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to vie for three seats on the Kinston City Council.
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue took delivery of its new ladder truck last week.
A potential property tax increase and raises for city employees are at the heart of the proposed fiscal year 2019-20 budget.
Kinston’s mayor said he supports collective bargaining for city employees, but the Kinston city council is not entirely on board.
The Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development named its new vice chairman Tuesday
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks suggests name changes for the Woodmen Community Center.
