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After many months of discussion and consultation the Board of Directors of Pride of Kinston, dba Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DK), a 501c3 non-profit organization, has made the decision to list its ~26,000 sf Kinston Enterprise Center (KEC) for sale. The sale will be facilitated by Jess Edwards of Kinston Realty Group.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization, formerly Pride of Kinston, posted the following on their Facebook Page. “How exciting! Restrooms at Pearson Park are underway! Thanks to our Woodmen Lodge 46 for making this possible!”
North Carolina Main Street recognized Raine Tyndall for her work with Pride of Kinston. Tyndall currently serves as co-chair of the Pride of Kinston Board of Directors.
Brothers Zac and Grant Holcomb have acquired the property at 300 N. Herritage St., formerly Parrott’s General Store, and announced their new commercial and residential property development startup called 6Thumbs, LLC.
Did you know that despite the possibility that we may not enjoy any Summerfest concerts this year the Pride team is moving ahead with Christmas plans? It takes months to plan a parade as well as the lights at Pearson Park.
Did you know there are particular buildings downtown that remain empty year after year? Why is this? Pride of Kinston and its economic vitality committee have identified that issue as a primary concern and project. The first phase of this project is to address lower South Queen Street between Lincoln and King Streets because it is a key gateway into our downtown that has been an especially depressed and ignored area for years apparently and it needs some love, particularly since we have invested $2.5MM in redesigning and improving Queen Street.
Pride of Kinston announced yesterday, June 18, that the organization will not be hosting a July 4th Summerfest concert this year. In addition, there will be no fireworks at Pearson Park and Neuseway Nature Center typically hosted by the City and Parks and Recreation.
Did you know that two adjoining burned out buildings on Gordon St were recently purchased by a California developer who converted them into four nice market-rate apartments, all of which leased immediately? People from out of town are buying our properties, sometimes two at a time. They feel our vibe and sense of community. They like where we are going. They have been paying attention to what we are doing and want to be a part of it. Downtown Kinston is setting an example of progressive recovery from severe decline and many people are paying attention to it.
Pride of Kinston announced yesterday, June 18, that the organization will not be hosting a July 4th Summerfest concert this year. In addition, there will be no fireworks at Pearson Park and Neuseway Nature Center typically hosted by the City and Parks and Recreation.
Today we launch a series of shorties entitled Did You Know? focusing on the revitalization of downtown Kinston, NC and the work that Pride of Kinston undertakes to make our downtown and community better. We hope you enjoy them.
Kinston and Lenoir County are no strangers to crisis and we are famous for our commUNITY support in times of crisis. Life happens and sometimes what happens is disruptive and scary, but we are strong, we adapt, and we come together to take care of our own. - Leon Steele, Pride of Kinston Executive Director
Leon Steele, Executive Director of Pride of Kinston Downtown Revitalization, returns as a celebrity dealer at Lenoir Community College Foundation Casino Night. The event will be held on January 31, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lenoir County Shrine Club.
With over 100 floats lighting the night, the 2019 Kinston Christmas parade will be talked about for years. Watch the full parade, which was livestreamed on Facebook by Neuse News.
The Caswell Street intersection at Queen Street will open for cross-traffic Friday at 10 a.m.
