Links to Other Community Resources

The links presented here will help you find out more about Downtown Kinston and the rest of our area. Clicking these links will take you directly to the site. If you want to open the linked site in another window, try right-clicking for other options. If you have a web site to suggest, please email it to us and we will consider including it on this page.

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City and County Government

City of Kinston

www.ci.kinston.nc.us

Official Site of Kinston's City Government.

Lenoir County

www.co.lenoir.nc.us

Official Lenoir County government web site

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Economic Development

Lenoir County Economic Development Department

http://www.lenoiredc.com/

Economic Development agency for Lenoir County.

Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce

http://www.kinstonchamber.com/

Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce which promotes economic development of the area.

Kinston Enterprise Center

www.kinstonenterprisecenter.com

The Kinston Enterprise Center is a small business incubator designed to help local entrepreneurs transform their business ideas into viable, lasting enterprises.

North Carolina Global Transpark

http://www.ncgtp.com/

North Carolina industrial park adjacent to the Kinston Regional Jetport.

North Carolina Eastern Region Development Commission

http://www.nceast.org/

The North Carolina Eastern Region Development Commission is a 13-county economic development agency which provides site location assistance to companies locating in Eastern North Carolina.

North Carolina Eastern Region - Tourism & Business Finder

http://www.visitnceast.org

Allows users to find venues in the North Carolina Eastern Region,business information, and interactive maps. The website is provided by the North Carolina's Eastern Region, and is FREE.

East Carolina Council

http://www.eccog.org/

Regional council of governments.

Southern Growth Policies Board

http://www.southern.org

Southern Growth Policies Board is a non-partisan public policy think tank, based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, that develops and advances visionary economic development policies by providing a forum for partnership and dialog among a diverse cross-section of the region's leadership.

PreservationDirectory.com

http://www.preservationdirectory.com

Online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada. They foster the preservation of historic buildings, historic downtowns and neighborhoods, cultural resources and to promote heritage tourism by facilitating communication among historic preservation professionals and the general public.

Community Resources

Fort Bragg

http://www.bragg.army.mil/

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

http://www.cherrypoint.usmc.mil/

Marine Corps Air Station New River

http://www.newriver.usmc.mil/

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/mcb/index.asp

Neuse River Foundation

www.neuseriver.org

The Neuse River Foundation and its two Riverkeepers is dedicated to the preservation, protection and sustainability of the Neuse River basin for drinking and recreation. This is done through advocacy,
education, monitoring and public involvement with the goal of providing an enjoyable water resource for residents and visitors.

Pope Air Force Base

http://public.pope.amc.af.mil/

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

http://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/

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Historical Sites & Resources

Historical Preservation Group

www.historicalpreservationgroup.org

Historical Preservation Group is an advocacy and support organization for the Lenoir County Battlefield Commission, the Heritage Genealogical Society and the Colonial Commission.

Lenoir County Historical Association

www.lenoircountyhistorical.com

Local historical organization which also maintains Harmony Hall, residence built in 1772.

Cultural Heritage Museum

www.culturalheritagemuseum.org

Center for African American history and culture

Caswell Center Museum and Visitors Center

www.caswellcenter.org/

Museum and visitors center for North Carolina Caswell Center which serves mentally and physically handicapped persons.

CivilWarTraveler - North Carolina

www.civilwartraveler.com/EAST/NC/index.html

Web site dedicated to visiting Civil War sites of interest in North Carolina as well as other states. Excellent resource.

CSS Neuse Foundation

www.cssneusefoundation.org

The CSS Neuse Foundation is working to finish construction of the CSS Neuse II.

Mitchelltown Preservation Society

www.mitchelltownpreservationsociety.com

The Mitchelltown Preservation Society is an historic preservation group central to restoring the Mitchelltown Historic District in Kinston, North Carolina.

North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial

www.nccivilwar150.com

A project of the Office of Archives and History of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources which provides a major focus for commemoration of the anniversary.

North Carolina Civil War Tourism Council

www.nccivilwar.com

Another engaged organization is the North Carolina Civil War Tourism Council, a membership group, providing a great deal of information of interest to Tar Heel tourists.

Things to Do

Kinston-Lenoir County Convention & Visitors Bureau

http://www.visitkinston.com/

Kinston Convention & Visitor's Bureau works with community organizations and the Chamber of Commerce to attact and serve the needs of tourists to the community.

Kinston Indians Baseball

http://www.kinstonindians.com/

Advanced Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The Kinston Indians play approximately 75 home games during season which begins in April and ends in September.

Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center

http://www.ghpac.com/

Grainger-Hill Performing Arts Center was the auditorium for an historic high school. It was renovated into a performing arts center and now hosts numerous performing arts and civic events throughout the year.

Kinston Community Council for the Arts

http://www.kinstoncca.com/

The Kinston Community Council for the Arts offers an extensive year round calendar of arts and cultural events.

Kinston Disc Golf Association

http://www.kinstondiscgolf.com

Information about disc golf in the Kinston area, including course information for Barnet Park, King Disc Kings club news, and a discussion forum for disc golfers.

Kinston Winter Bluegrass Festival

http://www.kinstonwinterbluegrass.com/

Kinston Winter Bluegrass Festival provides multiple opportunities annually for blue grass aficionados to experience this special art form.

Neuseway Nature Park

http://www.neusewaypark.com/

Nature Center, Planetarium, Health Sciences Museum and campground on banks of Neuse River

Kinston / Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department

http://www.kinstonrec.com/

Comprehensive information about the programs and facilities provided by the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department. This site includes schedules and tournament information, as well a general information about things to do in and around Kinston.

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