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LENOIR, NC (October 29, 2019) -- Leaves are finally starting to fall in the City. To help residents plan their yard work, the Public Works Department has created a leaf collection schedule. Public Works Director Jared Wright said the…

LENOIR, NC (October 8, 2019) -- At least 100 local residents visited City of Lenoir Fire Station No. 3 Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, during an open house hosted by the Fire Department. Fire Chief Ken Hair said he was amazed by the turnout and…

LENOIR, NC (September 25, 2019) -- Come hang out with local police officers during National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Downtown Lenoir. National Night Out is a nationwide event that promotes police and community engagement. During…

LENOIR, NC (September 26, 2019) -- Can you cook? Can you smoke meat? Do your friends’ and family's mouths start watering when you invite them over for ribs and brisket? Then you might have a shot at winning the grand prize at the Smoking In…

LENOIR, NC (September 25, 2019) -- The indoor pool at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness is open for kayaking practice again. For only $5 per person, you can bring your kayak, practice your rolls, and try out your new gear. The indoor pool…

LENOIR, NC (September 25, 2019) -- If someone calls you and says you've won a big prize, but to claim your prize, you have to send the caller some money, that's a scam. City of Lenoir detective encourages residents to be aware… If you get…

LENOIR, NC (September 5, 2019) -- This fall, the City of Lenoir will start a project to upgrade all the water meters in the city and improve the city's meter reading system. The City will replace all the old water meters with new,…

LENOIR, NC (August 23, 2019) -- The City of Lenoir and Google are working on projects that will expand the greenway in the city. The new sections will connect more places in town and provide more opportunities for residents to go for a walk…

LENOIR, NC (June 17, 2019) -- Did you know that you can throw, finish, and fire pottery in Downtown Lenoir? Caron Baker teaches a pottery class on Monday’s at the Lenoir High School Gym. “You do not have to be artistic to become a…

LENOIR, NC (June 12, 2019) -- The Lenoir Optimist Park is getting more upgrades this year thanks to a state grant and matching funds from the City. The park will get a new parking lot, restrooms, a playground, two picnic shelters,…

LENOIR, NC (June 6, 2019) --The Swingin' Wingin' Moon in June Festival in Downtown Lenoir has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date will be Friday, June 21, 2019. LENOIR, NC (June 4, 2019) -- Head to Downtown Lenoir…

LENOIR, NC (May 24, 2019) -- City of Lenoir City Manager Scott Hildebran presented his 2019-2020 budget to Council Tuesday night, May 21, 2019. There is no proposed tax increase in the general fund budget. Hildebran and Donna Bean, Finance…

LENOIR, NC (May 8, 2019) -- The City recently expanded the community garden beds at Unity Park. Garden Coordinator David Horn designated the new beds as “You Pick” beds that will offer fresh produce for residents to pick for free. That’s…

LENOIR, NC (May 3, 2019) -- Officers with the Lenoir Police Department took more than 20 fourth graders fishing at Johnny Wilson farm Thursday, May 2, 2019, during the department's eighth "Take A Kid Fishing Day." Students were selected for…

LENOIR, NC (April 23, 2019) -- The City of Lenoir received a $300,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to help clean up a blighted property in town. The property, remnants of an old furniture plant, sits at the corner of…

LENOIR, NC (April 11, 2019) -- A forecasted washout and thunderstorms has forced the postponement of the 2019 NC Gravity Games -- a gravity powered race and science expo held annually in downtown Lenoir, NC. The new date for the event is…

LENOIR, NC (April 4, 2019) -- Work continues on the City's new Fire Station 3 located at 1015 Wilkesboro Boulevard. Brushy Mountain Builders is currently upfitting both buildings on the site. Workers are reconfiguring the interior spaces…

LENOIR, NC (March 15, 2019) -- They City plans to close a section of West Avenue Monday afternoon. Workers are installing electrical conduit to up fit the electrical service at the Downtown stage. Public Works staff will close West Avenue…

LENOIR, NC (March 15, 2019) -- The City of Lenoir Main Street Department won four awards during the 2019 N.C. Main Street Conference held this week in Salisbury, NC. Lenoir won more awards this year than any other city across the state.…