Livability Kinston - Lenoir County, NC 2014

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2014 | SPONSORED BY THE KINSTON983085LENOIR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KINSTONLENOIR COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

livabilitycomkinston

Creative CatalystThe arts help fuel the future of Kinstonrsquos economy

SHOP

KINSTONTourist or residenttherersquos plenty to buy here



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CONTENTS

2 Welcome

Things to Do4 The Arts

Creative Catalyst

6 Shopping

Shop Kinston

8 Arts amp Culture

9 Local Flavor

10 Sports amp Recreation

Living 11 Community Profile

12 Education

14 Health

Business16 Business Overview

18 Manufacturing

Moving in the RightDirection

20 Chamber Report

Look Alive

PLEASE RECYCLETHIS MAGAZINE18

64

Editor | Mitch Kline

Contributing Writers | Carol CowanJohn McBryde Stephanie Stewart-Howard

Copy Editor | Jessica Walker BoehmStaff Writer | Kevin Litwin

Marketing Coordinator | Lauren Zimmerman

Lead Designer | Matt West

Senior Graphic Designers | Stacey AllisLaura Gallagher Kris Sexton

Jake Shores Vikki Williams

Graphic Designers | Jackie CiullaLindsey Higgins Kacey Passmore

Creative Technology Analyst | Becca Ary

Lead Photographer | Wendy Jo OrsquoBarr

Senior Photographers | Jeff Adkins Brian McCord

Staff Photographers | Michael ContiFrank Ordontildeez Michael Tedesco

Color Imaging Technician | Alison Hunter

Integrated Media Manager | Elle StewartAdvertising Production

Sales Manager | Katie Middendorf

Sales Support Coordinator | Christina Morgan

Ad Traffic Assistants | Krystin Lemmon Patricia MoisanWeb Project Manager | David Day

Digital Project Manager | Jill Ridenour

Digital Products Designer | Erica Lampley

Web Developer I | Nels Noseworthy

Web Designer II | Richard Stevens

Chairman | Greg Thurman

PresidentPublisher | Bob Schwartzman

Executive Vice President | Ray Langen

Senior VPSales | Todd Potter Jarek Swekosky

Senior VPClient Development | Jeff Heefner

Senior VPOperations | Casey Hester

Senior VPDigital | Michael Barber

VPContent Operations | Natasha Lorens

Creative Services Director | Christina Carden

Photography Director | Jeffrey S Otto

Web Creative Director | Allison Davis

Controller | Chris DudleySenior Accountant | Lisa Owens

Accounts Payable Coordinator | Maria McFarland

Accounts Receivable Coordinators | Diana IafrateBecca Sweitzer

IT Director | Daniel Cantrell

Database Director | Debbie Woksa

Executive Secretary | Kristy Giles

Human Resources Manager | Peggy Blake

Livability Kinston-Lenoir County NC is publishedannually by Journal Communications Inc and is

distributed through the Kinston-Lenoir CountyChamber of Commerce and its member businesses

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or by email at infojnlcomcom

For more information contact

Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce

301 N Queen St bull Kinston NC 28502

Phone (252) 527-1131 bull Fax (252) 527-1914

wwwkinstonchambercom

Visit Livability Kinston-Lenoir County NC onlineat livabilitycomkinston

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Member The Association of Magazine Media

Member Custom Content Council

Member Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce

2014 EDITION VOLUME 7


On The Cover Remnants of anironclad gunboat are on displayat the CSS Neuse Civil WarInterpretive CenterPhoto by Michael Conti

LIVABIL ITY C OMK INSTON 1



258

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58

70

LENOIR

N e u

s e R

Pink Hill

La GrangeKinston

AT A GLANCE

Lenoir County is the kind ofplace where strangers exchange

smiles friends swap stories andfamily members share enrichingexperiences Newcomers arewelcomed with scenic forestsexciting historical sites a thrivingcreative community and aprogressive business scene At theheart of it all is Kinston whichtwice has been presented withthe All-American City Award inrecognition of outstanding civicaccomplishments This area fosters

creativity rewards hard work andprovides plenty of ways to play

MUCH TO DO

The Neuse River which windsthrough the center of LenoirCounty brought early settlers tothe area Today fishermen sharethe river with canoes and kayaksand children wade in its watersGolfers can tee off at area coursesthroughout the year Winters aremild and summers are warm

creating the perfect environmentfor outdoor play Walkers runnersand bikers enjoy trails that lead toparks and playgrounds including aspecial area for dogs Pink Hill LaGrange and Kinston each featurehistorical attractions art gallerieslocal restaurants and performancevenues Each city hosts eventsthat bring the countyrsquos residentstogether to celebrate historicalmoments food and music

ECONOMY GROWS

Lenoir County is home to theNorth Carolina Global TransParka 2500-acre industrialairportsite It includes one of the longestrunways on the Eastern Seaboardand is used by Spirit AeroSystemsManufacturers small businessestourism and agriculture create abroad economy

Read on to learn more reasonswhy Kinston and Lenoir Countyare among Americarsquos Best Placesto Live

Kinston-Lenoir County North CarolinaA QUICK COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF WHATrsquoS GREAT ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kinston-Lenoir CountyChamber of Commerce

301 N Queen St

Kinston NC 28502

Phone (252) 527-1131

Fax (252) 527-1914


LOCATION

Kinston is 80 miles east of Raleigh Spirit AeroSystems and the

Global TransPark make the area a major player in the aerospaceindustry while attractions such as the Neuse River and down-

home restaurants promote a family-friendly atmosphere

POPULATIONLenoir County

79313Kinston

21625

ANNUAL RAINFALL

51rdquo

DISTANCES TO THREEMAJOR CITIES NEARBY

Raleigh NC 80 milesRichmond Va 192 milesColumbia SC 246 miles

National Average 30rdquo

The BBQ Festival on the

Neuse takes place the

first weekend in

May each year

wwwkinstonbbqcom

FAST FACT

Kinston

TIMEZONE

Eastern

2 K INSTON983085LENOIR C OU NTY





THINGS TO DOTHINGS TO DO

THE ARTS HELP FUEL THE

FUTURE OF KINSTONrsquoS ECONOMY

CatalystCreativeby CAROL COWAN

Staff Photo by WENDY JO OrsquoBARR

The Overland Gallery features local artand includes gallery and studio spaces





LIVING

Staff Photo by MICHAEL CONTI

TOURIST OR RESIDENT THERErsquoS PLENTY TO BUY HERE

KinstonShopby STEPHANIE STEWART983085HOWARD

If shopping is your passion then Kinston offersplenty From the Lenox outlet to a sportsmanrsquosparadise at Neuse Sports Shop and everything in

between therersquos undoubtedly something for everyone

Weeping Willow Boutique offers stylishclothing and accessories for women



DOWNTOWN ANDHERRITAGE LANDING

ldquoHerritage Landing is a multi-block district connecting excellentboutiques galleries and shopswith great local dining museumsand more bordering the growing

new arts districtrdquo says Jan Parsondirector of Visit Kinston On andaround Herritage Street yoursquoll finda bevy of fine mid- to high-endboutiques including WeepingWillow with a grown-upprofessional vibe and the youthfultrendier spots like Pink Daisy andTurquoise Boutique

Find original jewelry andclothing at Designs by SheliaAdrianarsquos brims with jewelry baby

items gourmet foods home deacutecorand elegant gift baskets TheOverland Gallery on West BlountStreet showcases exquisite artisanworks from paintings to glassand ceramics

Herritage Street is also home tothe Lenoir County Farmers Marketwhere local farmers provide plentyof outstanding farm-to-fork fareand fine crafts

Especially worthwhile is HStadiem on North Queen Street

a century-old classic menrsquos shopoffering alteration services onexquisite menswear along withfine womenrsquos and childrenrsquosclothing and shoes

Also downtown BarbarosKitchen Tools celebrates all thingsgourmet including marvelouskitchenware and cookware Yoursquollalso want to visit Living WellDown East on West Gordon Streetan organic market and natural

food shop Local favorite ParrottrsquosStore is an old-fashioned feedhardware and seed emporiumknown for its customer serviceand gardening advice

HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES

At Herritage Street and PlazaBoulevard Kinston Plaza ShoppingCenter is a ready source ofnecessities groceries popularchains like Hibachi Gril le and

fast food faves plus a furniturestore and other answers tohousehold needs

The local Vernon Park Mallis anchored by Belk a long withstandard mall fare like Goodyrsquos andlocal gems including Sondarsquos GiftGallery and Christmas Sondarsquos

ldquoSondarsquos really does Christmasrightrdquo Parson says

When in need of basic staplesmake your destination Kinston

Pointe where yoursquoll find Wal-MartAldi Sally Beauty RadioShack andall the mainstays of daily living

GRACIOUS LIVINGAND OUTDOOR LIFE

The Lenox outlet on DobbsFarm Road is an enormous drawfor tourists and locals alike Itrsquosa true outlet the fine china ismanufactured here and yoursquoll finddiscounts as high as 50 percent in

the store ldquoFolks make the drive toKinston just to purchase LenoxrdquoParson says

Set on Highway 70 East thedistinctive Spice Bouquet FactoryStore produces original spice blendsselling more than 100 differentherbs rubs extracts and spicesand provides marvelous cookingclasses It rsquos a must stop forgourmands and home cooks

Frenchmanrsquos Creekrsquos laid-backgracious retail collection includesthe ultimate sportsmanrsquos localeNeuse Sports Shop providing

anyone looking for the latestin hunting and fishing needskayaks camping equipment beachaccessories and every other criticalelement for outdoor life plus theBlue Bird Cafeacute a popular breakfastand lunch spot Nearby find LaPetite Boutique specializing ingifts and childrenrsquos clothing After

shopping stop in for a meal atKingrsquos World Famous BBQ aKinston tradition

Across the highway Bertrsquos SurfShop provides the latest beachwearand surfing supplies as well asfashionable clothing and footwearfor men women and kids

Whether you call Kinston homeor a destination therersquos always anopportunity to buy whether youneed an exceptional gift or justthe basics

Get Ready to Make a Gourmet FeastKinstonrsquos Barbaros Kitchen Tools draws culinary enthusiasts

with cookware bakeware cutlery electric appliances and more

Read it online or on your tablet and

quickly share articles with friends

DIGITAL MAGAZINE




THINGS TO DO ARTS amp CULTURE

Civil War Sites

DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY

Harrietrsquos Chapel was a former church that served

as a Civil War field hospital following the 1862 FirstBattle of Kinston The church was destroyed but

today the New Beaverdam Primitive Church similarin design to the chapel is on the same site on US

258 South and open to visitors A historical markeron the grounds describes a Starrrsquos Battery bloody

encounter there during the First Battle of KinstonAlso in Kinston is the Gov Caswell Memorial that

commemorates the life of Richard Caswell who wasthe first governor of the independent state of North

Carolina In addition there is a First Battle of Kinston

Civil War Battlefield Park as well as a CSS Neuse

Civil War Interpretive Center which pays tributeto the gunboat CSS Neuse that the Confederate

navy sailed in battle

Lenoir Community College

PURSUE AN EDUCATION IN THE ARTS

The fine arts are well represented at Lenoir

Community College with LCC offering associatedegrees in drama music and music education Alsoon the LCC campus is Heritage Place which providesgenealogy information from the late 1700s to 1930focusing on Lenoir Greene and Jones counties

Caswell No 1 Fire Station Museum

SEE THE ARTIFACTS AND EXHIBITS

This actual fire station was constructed in 1895 andits main attraction is a 1922 LaFrance Pumper truckplus there is a collection of old-time helmets nozzles

ladders and fire extinguishers Admission to CaswellNo 1 is free and the museum is open Saturdays from10 am-5 pm

Talent ShowLENOIR COUNTY FEATURES MANY CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Lenoir County offers a front row pass to several interesting cultural attractions including

museums plays galleries and historic sites

Local Nonprofit Makes Arts AccessibleThe Community Council for the Arts provides Lenoir

County residents with opportunities to enjoy and create

art The councilrsquos home the Arts Center is in downtown

Kinston and features a collection of galleries exhibiting

local artists The council provides workshops for children

and adults and also organizes annual shows and events




Sagebrush Steakhouse

HAVE IT COOKED YOUR WAY

Regional chain Sagebrush

Steakhouse opened its Kinston

location in September 2013 Thecasual family steakhouse serves

hand-cut Angus steaks andburgers as well as ribs chicken

seafood and salads Kids eat freeon Wednesdays

Restaurant RoundupLOCAL EATERIES TANTALIZE WITH A RANGE OF MENU SELECTIONS

Kinston-Lenoir County restaurants serve up a tasty mix of regional and international cuisines as

well as farm-to-fork fare

THINGS TO DO LOCAL FLAVOR

Boiler Room Oyster Bar

PAIR YOUR MEAL WITH BEER FROM LOCAL BREWERIES

The Boiler Room Oyster Bar is a ldquofun inexpensive updated version

of the Eastern North Carolina oyster barrdquo say owners Ben Knight and

Vivian Howard who also own the renowned upscale eatery Chef amp the

Farmer Their new venture set in an old industrial building features raw

or steamed oysters with a selection of dipping sauces and house-made

saltine crackers as well as mouthwatering burger options Patrons

recommend the butter bean and smoked gouda veggie burger Local

beef is ground fresh daily and local beers from Mother Earth Brewing

and Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery are also on the menu

Lou-Loursquos Oyster BarKingrsquos BBQ

ENJOY lsquoCUE OYSTERS BEER

Lou-Loursquos Oyster Bar locatedinside Kingrsquos BBQ serves up oysters

and a large selection of craft beerKingrsquos Carolina-style barbecue has

been a Kinston institution for morethan 25 years but Lou-Loursquos just

opened in 2012 Get all-you-can-eat oysters every Tuesday night

SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt

LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS

A sweet new addition toKinstonrsquos restaurant scene

SweetFrog offers premium self-serve frozen yogurt in 14 flavors

(several with no sugar added) andseven twist combos choose from

60 different toppings for a totallyunique dessert

ldquoThis was a greatdinner suggestion Thefood was excellent andthe staff was great Anunexpected find off thebeaten pathrdquo

BRAIN SCOTTGREENSBORO NCVIA YELP ON GINGER 108

Try New FlavorCombinationsFor Asian fusion food thatrsquos

ldquoauthentic but not traditionalrdquo

Ginger 108rsquos chef Tripp Sauls

incorporates local and globalingredients to achieve innovative

flavors Customers rave about

the seared Ahi tuna in ponzu

sauce the grilled flat-iron stake

with Thai chimuchurri sauce

and Hollyrsquos salmon topped with

lump crabmeat Situated in

downtown Kinston Ginger 108

is open Tuesday-Saturday from

530 pm to 10 pm




Parks and Recreation

JOIN A LOCAL TEAM AND PLAY BALL

Eleven parks are managed by the KinstonLenoir County Parks

amp Recreation Department and the various venues provide adults andchildren with organized sports programs such as baseball softball

volleyball tennis basketball football and soccer Outdoor pools areavailable at Emma Webb Park and Holloway Recreation Center and a

Senior Olympics program is active in the spring and fall

Itrsquos Fun HereRESIDENTS ENJOY COMMUNITY CENTERS FITNESS FACILITIES PARKS AND MORE

Go have fun and play in Kinston where indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities such as

sports swimming pools training centers and the Neuse River are available

THINGS TO DO SPORTS amp RECREATION

Grainger Stadium

WATCH A BASEBALL GAME

Kinstonrsquos historic 4100-seat

Grainger Stadium welcomes aFreedom Classic three-game

baseball tournament each summerwhere members of the US Naval

Academy and Air Force Academycome together to play ball The

stadium which opened in 1949also hosts occasional games each

spring for area prep schools suchas Kinston High and Arendell

Parrott Academy

Wellness and Education Center

GET YOUR HEART RATE UP

Pink Hill Wellness and

Education Center features a pairof exercise rooms with strength

equipment treadmills ellipticalmachines and recumbent bicyclesalong with fitness rooms for

Zumba kickboxing aerobicsand yoga classes Also on site is a

nursery and rooms to host variousLenoir Community College classes

Neuseway Nature Park

SEE THE NEUSE RIVER AREA

The Neuse River remains the

most utilized waterway in LenoirCounty and a great way to accessit is at Neuseway Nature Park The

55-acre sanctuary features stockedcatfish ponds for fishing as well as

canoe and kayak rentals hikingtrails and an 18-foot wall for

rock climbing

Tullrsquos Mill Pond

CAST A LINE REEL ONE IN

The 200-acre Tullrsquos Mill Pond

is open to the public from March1-Nov 30 for fishing kayakingand canoeing Hours are 7 am-

dusk with kayak and canoerentals available Fees for fishing

on the privately owned pond are$5 for boat fishing and $3 for

bank fishing

Just Keep SwimmingThe 53000-square-foot

Woodmen Community Center

opened in 2012 with a 25-yard

competition lap pool wellness

pool double gym cardio and

strength training center and a

walkjog track In 2013 the

center added Lions Water Adventure water park with a

lazy river and three water slides

Find more ways to getactive in Kinston-Lenoir

County at livabilitycomkinstonncactivities




(252) 526-0400

01 N Herritage St bull Kinston NC 28501

mail infoERAHumphreycom

iew our listings online at wwwERAHumphreycom

ER A Humphrey Realty Group

Offering 24-Hour Customer Service

Allstate Insurance Company

Chris Humphrey LUTCFAgency Principal

252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax

humphreyallstatecom email

THIS SECTION IS SPONSORED BY

COMMUNITY PROFILE COST OF LIVING

$25925Median Household Income

$86040Median Home Price

$605Median Rent for aTwo-Bedroom Apartment

TRANSPORTATION

Median Travel Time to Work

AGE

TEMPERATURE

January Average Low July Average High

ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham

International - 95 Miles

Pitt-GreenvilleAirport - 30 miles

New Bern Airport -37 miles

AirportsJanuary Low National Low July High National High

91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3





Private and Specialty Schools Serve Students Arendell Parrott Academy is a K-12 college preparatory school while Bethel Christian Academy is a

ministry of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Nova Five Points Day School works with children 17 years old

and younger who have a mental illness emotional disturbance or substance-related disorder



Hospital

LENOIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

This nonprofit hospital with 261 beds and more than 100 physiciansserves the residents of Lenoir Greene and Jones counties Specialized

services include cardiology pulmonology oncology radiology urologythoracic surgery and vascular surgery and in 1986 the Lenoir Memorial

Foundation was established to provide a way for people to contributespecial gifts in honor or memory of friends and loved ones

The Lenoir Memorial Sleep Center features a four-bed lab thatoffers an assortment of tests for sleep disorders The Lenoir Memorial

Cancer Center provides radiation treatment and support services and

its cardiac rehabilitation program is designed to last an average of36 sessions with patients meeting every Monday Wednesday and Thursday

Doctorrsquos OrdersREGION HAS ACCESS TO GOOD HEALTH FACILITIES PROGRAMS

Residents of Lenoir County have good medical options ranging from specialized surgeries

and clinics to a Lenoir Family Access Portal website for health agencies to share resources andinformation that can also be viewed by the public

LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website

LENOIR FAMILYACCESS PORTAL

The Kinston-Lenoir CountyChamber of Commerce administers

a website called the Lenoir Family

Access Portal designed to be a

resource for health agencies to post

medical information and ideas forthe general public Besides thechamber other partners in the

portal initiative include CareCoordination for Children Program

Common Ground CommunityGarden Gate Community

Development Center KinstonCommunity Health Center LenoirCounty Health Department Lenoir

Memorial Hospital and the NeuseRegional Library

The portal rsquos website iswwwlenoirfaporg

ldquoThe website provides thecommunity with information on

topics ranging from insuranceplans to food nutrition and itrsquos

very focused toward families withchildren ndash especially those at risk for

obesityrdquo says Laura Lee Sylvesterchamber president ldquoWersquore hoping

for good parental involvementwith the website The more the

community is aware and getsinvolved the greater the outcome

will be toward healthier familiesrdquo

Lenoir Memorial

Hospital handles more

than 41500 emergency

room visits annually

FAST FACT

Lenoir Memorial Hospital includes

the Minges Wellness Center which has

exercise equipment and offers group fitness




VISIT OUR ADVERTISERS

3HC Home Health and Hospice Care Inc ndash www3hcorg

CIC Insurance ndash wwwcicfinancialcom

Community Council for the Arts ndash wwwkinstoncacom

ERA Humphrey Realty Group ndash wwwerahumphreycom

Holiday Inn Express ndash wwwhiexpresscomkinstonnc

Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism

Development Authority ndash wwwvisitkinstoncom

Lenoir Community College ndash wwwlenoirccedu

Lenoir County Public Schools ndash wwwlenoirk12ncus

Lenoir Memorial Hospital ndash wwwlenoirmemorialorg

LIB Graphic Solutions ndash wwwlionsindustriesorg

Mills International Inc ndash wwwmillsinternationalinccom

Mitchell Family Dentistry ndash wwwmitchelldentalpracticecom

NES Rentals ndash wwwnesrentalscom

Perry Management ndash wwwperrysinccom

Pride of Kinston ndash wwwdowntownkinstoncom

Spring Arbor of Kinston ndash wwwspringarborlivingcom

Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY

HEALTH CENTERThe center on North Queen

Street was established in 1995 to

provide services in pediatrics andteen health womenrsquos health

family medicine dental andbehavioral health for Lenoir

Countyrsquos underserved populationsServices at Kinston Community

Health Center also includetransportation to and from

appointments at-home health

assessments health educationclasses and on-site translators

The centerrsquos dental clinic serveskids and adults at affordable rates

Discover more abouthealth care in Kinston-Lenoir County at livabilitycomkinstonnchealth

Kinston Community Health Center offers

services on a sliding-fee scale and accepts

most insurance plans

MITCHELL Family DentistryComprehensive Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

ldquoNew Patients Welcomedrdquo

(252) 522-4313wwwmitchelldentalpracticecom

2500 N Herritage St bull Kinston (Professional Center)

Root Canal Therapy bull Sedation Dentistry

Childrenrsquos Dentistry Including Orthodontics

Oral Surgery Including Implants and Restorative

Most Insurance Accepted




Aiming HighLENOIR COUNTY HAS GOOD BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE IN PLACE

The local economy is growing thanks to a mix of manufacturers and a strong foundation

of small businesses tourism and agriculture as well as a good transportation system

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park

TOP SPOT FOR TOP COMPANIES

North Carolina Global TransPark is a 2500-acre industrial park located

on the grounds of Kinston Regional Jetport and current tenants includeCrate Tech DB Schenker Henley Aviation Lenoir Community College

Longistics MJE Telestructure Mountain Air Cargo NC EmergencyManagement NC Forest Service North Carolinarsquos Eastern Region and

Spirit AeroSystems The parkrsquos goal is to bring even more high-techindustry and economic development to eastern North Carolina

Workforce Training

STUDENTS PREPARE TO GO TO WORK

Lenoir Community College has a Workforce Training Center that

provides free customized training programs to companies that create 12or more jobs in a year and participating employers may be reimbursed

up to 50 percent of an individual employeersquos starting wage rate duringthe training period LCC can also perform skills assessments of job

candidates prior to their hiring through aptitude testing at the collegersquosJobLink Career Centers at various locations throughout the region

Take Flight to Major MarketsRaleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville is the closest

commercial airport with service to more than 45 domestic and

international destinations For air freight and private planes the

region is served by Kinston Regional Jetport whose single

runway is one of the longest in the southeastern US at 11500

feet Kinston Regional also houses Foreign Trade Zone No 214

Transportation

STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE

The main highway in Kinston

is US 70 while other highwaysserving the area include US 258

NC 11 NC 58 and NC 55 A four-directional network of rail lines is

operated by Norfolk Southern and CSX and Lenoir County isclose to ports in Wilmington and

Morehead for distribution andwarehousing companies

Agriculture

GROWING THELOCAL ECONOMY

Lenoir County ranks ninth in

the state in tobacco and cottonproduction and is among the top

20 counties for corn soybeans andwheat production Successful local

farms include Harvey Gin amp Cotton

Co Sycamore Farms and Tull Hill

Farms which grows tobaccocotton soybeans lettuce

cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY

A total of five Piggly Wiggly

supermarkets thrive in Kinstonwith all of them independently

owned and operated The storessell everything from meat and

poultry to organic produce

wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA

Custom handcrafted jewelry

accessories and clothing byFoxcroft Elliott Lauren Luii

Mycra Pac and Ming Wang are

available to shoppers at DesignsBy Shelia in downtown Kinston

(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY

For 25 years the staff at Malone

Realty has helped customerswith the purchases and

sales of single-family homescondominiums townhouses

land and commercial real estatewwwmalonerealtorscom

CHEF amp THE FARMER

Chef Vivian Howard and herhusband Benjamin Knight

opened their Chef amp the Farmerrestaurant in 2006 and serve

seasonal delicious food thatis mostly produced by

local farmers

wwwchefandthefarmercom

LIONS INDUSTRYFOR THE BLIND

Providing basic viablemanufacturing jobs to blind and

visually impaired citizens is themission of Lions Industry for

the Blind which also offersemployment opportunities to

people with other disabilitieswwwlionsindustriesorg

BusinessSpotlight

Stay plugged intothe local businesscommunity at livability

comkinstonncbusiness



BUSINESS

MANUFACTURING MAKES ACOMEBACK IN LENOIR COUNTY

inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight

Electrolux Home Products is Lenoir

Countyrsquos largest manufacturing employer




ldquoWersquove had good fortune over the last seven oreight yearsrdquo says Mark Pope executive director of theLenoir Economic Development Department ldquoWersquovehad about 29 new or expanded industries announcedtotaled more than 4100 jobs and had more than abillion dollars in capital investments

ldquoWersquove turned a corner and been very blessed bythe good Lord and wersquore moving in the right directionrdquo

Historically a region for agriculture and textilesLenoir County has seen a variety of new companies

moving here and existing ones expanding Thearea now has around 5300 employees in themanufacturing sector Pope says after having lostsome 8000 jobs in the late 1980s and early rsquo90s

ldquoWe learned a lot from thatrdquo he says ldquoNow insteadof just being agriculture and textiles wersquove got severaldifferent industries What we did learn was to becomemore diversifiedrdquo

One of the countyrsquos strengths is its educationsystem The 2+2 Engineering program at LenoirCommunity College is an example It is a partnershipbetween the school and state-supported universitiessuch as North Carolina State and East Carolina

Following completion at LCC students may apply foradmission as juniors in engineering at one of theparticipating universities

HERE ARE SOME OF LENOIR COUNTYrsquoSMANUFACTURING SUCCESS STORIES

Electrolux Home Products ndash With nearly800 employees Electrolux is the largest manufacturingemployer in Lenoir County The plant came to Kinstonin 1989 and produces a variety of kitchen appliances

Associated Materials ndash As it experiences anexpansion that will create 252 new jobs and investment

of more than $5 million over the next five yearsAssociated Materials is even more pronounced as amajor manufacturer in Lenoir County The parentof several North American manufacturing anddistribution operations AM serves both the remodelingand new constructions market in the US and Canada

West Pharmaceutical Services ndash The Pennsylvaniacompany is commemorating 40 years in Kinston in1914 The facility located on 24 acres of land with morethan 181000 square feet is currently in the process ofa $29 million expansion that will bring in additional jobs The Kinston site produces high-volume devicesand pharmaceutical components

MasterBrand Cabinets ndash This company is perhapsbest known for the line of Martha Stewart Living

cabinets it is producing Founded in 1999 the additionof the premium cabinets to its production added

around 350 employees It now has 475 workersSpirit AeroSystems ndash The regionrsquos highly skilled

workforce was part of what led Spirit AeroSystems tolocate at the North Carolina Global TransPark nearKinston in 2010 The company the worldrsquos largestindependent supplier of commercial airplaneassemblies and components continues to expandand plans to hire another 800 employees within thecoming years

DuPont ndash This company may not have the impactit did when it first came to Kinston in the early 1950sand had as many as 3600 employees but it maintainsa strong presence here The Kinston plant producesSorona polymer which is used in carpet clothing andother products

Through a diversity of industries and a strongworkforce manufacturing in Lenoir County hasexperienced tremendous growth in recent years

Kinstonrsquos Electrolux Home Products

facility creates kitchen appliances




Ad Index

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C3 CIC INSURANCE

C3 COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

11 ERA HUMPHREY REALTY GROUP

C2 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

20 KINSTON-LENOIR COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

17 LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

13 LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

C4 LENOIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

20 LIB GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS

C3 MILLS INTERNATIONAL INC

15 MITCHELL FAMILY DENTISTRY

C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON

C3 SPRING ARBOR OF KINSTON





Laura Lee Sylvester presidentof the Kinston-Lenoir CountyChamber of Commerce says theregion is being revitalized withexpansions at existing companiesand there has been an influx of newbusiness openings since 2013

ldquoSmithfield Foods expandedits manufacturing operation

while Mother Earth Brewing hasincreased the amount of productit brews and is adding to itsdistribution areardquo Sylvester says

Another expansion success storyoccurred at Chef amp the Farmer arestaurant that opened in 2006 toserve fresh seasonal food mostlygrown by local farmers Chef VivianHoward now also produces acooking TV show entitled A ChefrsquosLife that appears throughout NorthCarolina on PBS and there is talk

that PBS will add the show to itsnationwide lineup

ldquoChef Vivian and her husbandBen Knight have also opened agourmet burger and oyster barrestaurant called Boiler Room thatis bringing even more diners todowntown Kinstonrdquo Sylvester says

MORE HOUSING

The chamber staff worksclosely with developers whoare building attractive newhousing opportunities in andaround Kinston

ldquoAs a result new apartmentcomplexes are being constructedas well as executive townhousesrdquoSylvester says ldquoThere is also a newbed-and-breakfast called HerritageElite Estate and a new hotel isbeing planned in Kinston by theMarriott chain The entire businesscommunity is gaining momentumand I see Kinston-Lenoir Countycontinuing to be in a sweet spot forgrowth during all of 2014rdquo

by Kevin Litwin

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CONTENTS

2 Welcome


Creative Catalyst

6 Shopping

Shop Kinston

8 Arts amp Culture

9 Local Flavor



12 Education

14 Health


18 Manufacturing


20 Chamber Report

Look Alive


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Phone (252) 527-1131 bull Fax (252) 527-1914














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258

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58

70

LENOIR

N e u

s e R

Pink Hill

La GrangeKinston

AT A GLANCE




MUCH TO DO



ECONOMY GROWS






301 N Queen St

Kinston NC 28502

Phone (252) 527-1131

Fax (252) 527-1914


LOCATION





79313Kinston

21625

ANNUAL RAINFALL

51rdquo






first weekend in

May each year

wwwkinstonbbqcom

FAST FACT

Kinston

TIMEZONE

Eastern
















LIVING







































DIGITAL MAGAZINE





Civil War Sites





























































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














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Parrott Academy














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252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


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19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

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Black

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91deg

76deg

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31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

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Workforce Training












Transportation







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cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





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DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

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Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

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wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858






CONTENTS

2 Welcome


Creative Catalyst

6 Shopping

Shop Kinston

8 Arts amp Culture

9 Local Flavor



12 Education

14 Health


18 Manufacturing


20 Chamber Report

Look Alive


64















































Phone (252) 527-1131 bull Fax (252) 527-1914














258

258

11

58

70

LENOIR

N e u

s e R

Pink Hill

La GrangeKinston

AT A GLANCE




MUCH TO DO



ECONOMY GROWS






301 N Queen St

Kinston NC 28502

Phone (252) 527-1131

Fax (252) 527-1914


LOCATION





79313Kinston

21625

ANNUAL RAINFALL

51rdquo






first weekend in

May each year

wwwkinstonbbqcom

FAST FACT

Kinston

TIMEZONE

Eastern
















LIVING







































DIGITAL MAGAZINE





Civil War Sites





























































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858






258

258

11

58

70

LENOIR

N e u

s e R

Pink Hill

La GrangeKinston

AT A GLANCE




MUCH TO DO



ECONOMY GROWS






301 N Queen St

Kinston NC 28502

Phone (252) 527-1131

Fax (252) 527-1914


LOCATION





79313Kinston

21625

ANNUAL RAINFALL

51rdquo






first weekend in

May each year

wwwkinstonbbqcom

FAST FACT

Kinston

TIMEZONE

Eastern
















LIVING







































DIGITAL MAGAZINE





Civil War Sites





























































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858


















LIVING







































DIGITAL MAGAZINE





Civil War Sites





























































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858




































DIGITAL MAGAZINE





Civil War Sites





























































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858







Civil War Sites





























































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858



































LOAD UP ON TOPPINGS



















530 pm to 10 pm














Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858
















Grainger Stadium








Parrott Academy














rock climbing







bank fishing















(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858






(252) 526-0400








252-361-5300 cell

900 W Vernon Ave

Kinston NC 28501

252-527-3666 tel bull 252-527-3233 fax







TRANSPORTATION


AGE

TEMPERATURE


ETHNICITY

19 and Under

20-54

55 and Over

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

14 minutes

Raleigh-Durham





91deg

76deg

35deg

31deg

29

39

65

25

3

36

3










Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858













Hospital











LIVING HEALTH

Health-Care Website



















Lenoir Memorial




FAST FACT

























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858
























Affordable Care

KINSTON COMMUNITY




























BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858









BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Industrial Park






Workforce Training












Transportation







Agriculture








cabbage and yams




PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858






PIGGLY WIGGLY





wwwpigglywigglycom

DESIGNS BY SHELIA





(252) 520-7867

MALONE REALTY





CHEF amp THE FARMER




local farmers







BusinessSpotlight





BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858






BUSINESS


inthe

by JOHN MCBRYDE

Direction

MovingRight





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858





























Ad Index


C3 CIC INSURANCE











C3 NES RENTALS

C3 PERRY MANAGEMENT

C3 PRIDE OF KINSTON












MORE HOUSING



by Kevin Litwin







Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858














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Serviceis Our Goal




HOURS

Tues-Fri10 am

to 6 pm

Sat10 amto 2 pm




Restaurants

Shopping

Sightseeing

Concerts








(252) 527-8083(888) 795-8414


on every day


CONSTRUCTIONMRO

SPECIALTY

TRADE



wwwperrysinccom


(252) 523-5107 bull Fax (252) 523-8858




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