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City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Kinston’s new Social District with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked a significant milestone for the city, aiming to boost economic development and community engagement in the downtown area.
The City of Kinston is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of the Downtown Kinston Social District. The event will take place Wednesday, July 3rd, at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at the corner of W. North and N. Queen Street, with remarks by elected officials followed by the ribbon cutting at 11:15 AM.
In a pivotal decision this afternoon, the City Council of Kinston voted to approve the ordinance establishing a Downtown Kinston Social District. The special meeting convened at 3:00 p.m. to deliberate on this long-anticipated move.
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, the council members discussed the potential implementation of social districts in downtown Kinston. The proposal, presented by City Planner Elizabeth Blount, seeks to designate areas where patrons can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages from permitted establishments while promoting economic growth.
