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Families asked to clear graves before April 1
Staff at the Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir are asking that family members clear grave markers of all items not in vases before Monday, April 1, 2024. Read on... -
City facilities closed Friday in honor of Good Friday
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024, in honor of Good Friday. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
City hires Brenda Floyd as next Main Street Director
The City of Lenoir has hired Brenda Floyd to serve as the next Downtown Economic Development / Main Street Director. Read on... -
City planting new street trees in Downtown Lenoir
The City of Lenoir Public Works Department plans to remove several trees in Downtown Lenoir in the next few weeks. Staff are going to plant new varieties that will bring more color and better visibility for drivers. Read on... -
Council honors Public Services Director Radford Thomas
The City of Lenoir City Council honored retiring Public Services Director Radford Thomas last Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, during the regular City Council meeting. Read on... -
Gym at Mulberry Recreation Center closed for repairs
The gym at Mulberry Recreation Center will be closed until further notice due to damage to the gym floor. The operating hours at Mulberry will also change until the floor is repaired. Read on... -
Celebrate Black History Month in Lenoir
The City of Lenoir will celebrate Black History Month starting on Feb. 1, 2024, with a daily social media quiz. Events will continue through February with a gospel singing, movie night, essay contest and quiz bowl, and blood drive. Read on... -
Discolored water safe to consume
A shut off valve failure caused a backflow in the City of Lenoir water system for about 45 minutes Sunday morning, Jan. 21, 2024. The backflow stirred up sediment, often called "scaling," and discolored city water for some customers. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City facilities and recreation centers will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day this weekend in Lenoir
The City of Lenoir is hosting several events this weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The events include a breakfast, gospel singing, Memory March, and celebration. Read on... -
Santa comes early to Lenoir's MLK Jr. Center
Santa Claus came a few days early to Lenoir. He stopped by the Martin Luther King Jr. Center Thursday night to bring hundreds of gifts to local children. Read on... -
City of Lenoir staff donate 200+ pounds of cereal to Yokefellow
City of Lenoir staff collected and donated 212 boxes and nine bags of cereal to Yokefellow this week. The collection weighed more than 200 pounds! Read on... -
City facilities closed for Christmas and New Year's Day
City facilities and recreation centers will be closed for a few days over Christmas and on New Year's Day. Sanitation collection will be affected. Read on... -
Starry Night Christmas parade this Friday, rain or shine!
The City of Lenoir Starry Night Christmas parade is this Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Downtown Lenoir, rain or shine! Read on... -
Burn ban lifted
The City of Lenoir Fire Marshal has rescinded the recent burn ban as of noon today, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. Open burning in the City of Lenoir is allowed with the proper permits. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Thanksgiving
City of Lenoir facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24, 2023, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Sanitation collection will be affected. Read on... -
City of Lenoir gateway sign coming soon
The City of Lenoir will be getting a new gateway sign at Smith Crossroads soon. The sign will incorporate the City brand, and will be lit up at night to welcome residents and visitors. Read on... -
Light up Lenoir tomorrow in downtown!
Come help Light Up Lenoir tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Downtown Lenoir. We have even more beautiful lights this year, plus FREE cookies and hot chocolate. Santa Claus will be there, too! Read on... -
City of Lenoir issues burn ban
Due to increased fire risk, the City of Lenoir Fire Marshal has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits within the City of Lenoir and its jurisdiction effective at 5:00 pm today, Nov. 7, 2023. Read on... -
City facilities closed Friday
City Hall and City recreational facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in honor of Veterans Day. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
New fire truck should improve emergency response times in Lenoir
The City of Lenoir Council recently dedicated a brand new fire truck that is being housed at Fire Station 2. The truck is a 2023 Sutphen rescue pumper, and it should help reduce rescue response times in the city. Read on... -
Dry weather conditions place Catawba-Wateree River Basin in Stage 1 drought
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced yesterday, Nov. 1, 2023, that warm and dry weather conditions have placed the Catawba-Wateree River Basin in Stage 1 of the group’s Low Inflow Protocol (LIP). Read on... -
City adds another electric vehicle charging station in Downtown Lenoir
Drive an EV? Need a place to charge in Lenoir? Well, now there's another charging station in Downtown. Read on... -
Council dedicates new lights at Mack Cook Stadium
City Council held a ceremony to dedicate the new lights at Mack Cook Stadium this past Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. The lights are part of renovations at The Campus and were funded with more than $200K in donations. Read on... -
Halloween events coming up in Lenoir
We have a lot of fun Halloween events happening this Friday and Halloween night in Lenoir! Read on... -
Tiles still available for Downtown Clock Tower Sculpture
There are still spaces available for you to make your mark on the new Downtown Lenoir Clock Tower sculpture. The sculpture titled "Time Well Spent" will hold the City's historic downtown clock for hopefully another 100 years, or more! Read on... -
New StoryWalk at Mulberry Recreation Center
Thanks to Caldwell County Smart Start, the Caldwell County Public Library, Boy Scout Troop 263, and the City of Lenoir, there's a new StoryWalk located at Mulberry Recreation Center. Read on... -
Wood, Fire, Smoke Festival this Saturday in Downtown Lenoir
The Wood, Fire, Smoke Festival is happening this Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Downtown Lenoir. Come enjoy delicious food, live crafting exhibitions, free music, and more! Read on... -
City Hall main entrance to be closed for construction next week
The main entrance to Lenoir City Hall will be closed temporarily next week. Workers are installing new, energy-efficient windows in the building. Residents can use the side entrance in the courtyard to enter City Hall and drop off payments. Read on... -
National Night Out is Oct. 3 in Downtown Lenoir
The City of Lenoir Police Department is hosting National Night Out from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Downtown Lenoir. Come meet your local police officers and enjoy live music, free food, kid's activities, and more! Read on... -
Adult programs back at Lenoir Parks & Recreation
City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation staff are organizing adult sports programs this fall. Programs will include basketball leagues, pickleball and ping pong tournaments, and tennis lessons. Read on... -
Council honors Ravens Baseball Team
The City of Lenoir Council honored the Ravens Baseball 12U team Tuesday night, Sept. 5, 2023, during the regular council meeting. The team won the Field Of Dreams 2023 Summer Corn Belt Classic in Iowa this summer. Read on... -
Fall swim lessons, outdoor pool closing for the season
The outdoor pool at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center (LAFC) will be open through Saturday, and then close for the season. Fall swim lessons start next week. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Labor Day
City of Lenoir facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in celebration of Labor Day. Garbage pickup will be affected. Read on... -
Tree removal on Hospital Avenue starting tomorrow
Contractors will start removing trees on Hospital Avenue tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in preparation for the City's Hospital Avenue Sidewalk Project. Traffic on Hospital Avenue will be affected. Read on... -
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 names Firefighter of the Year
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 named Captain Roger Whisnant as City of Lenoir Firefighter of the Year during the City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2023. Read on... -
Council names section of greenway in honor of Rick Rash
City of Lenoir Council named a section of the Lenoir Greenway as "Rick Rash Trail" Tuesday night, Aug. 15, 2023. The trail honors former City employee and long-time recreation advocate Rick Rash, who passed away earlier this year. Read on... -
Council lends support for myFutureNC
The City of Lenoir City Council lent support for the myFutureNC Attainment Goal for Caldwell County Tuesday night, Aug. 1, 2023, during the regular City Council meeting. Read on... -
Harambee starts this Saturday at the MLK Jr. Center
The 49th Harambee Arts Festival will be Saturday Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Come enjoy a different activity each day of the festival! All events are free. Read on... -
Contractors repairing Countryside Drive bridge starting Tuesday, Aug. 1
Contractors working for the City of Lenoir will make repairs to the Countryside Drive Bridge next week. Read on... -
Jump Street Drive Music Festival this weekend at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center
The Jump Street Drive Musical Festival is back this weekend at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir, N.C.! Read on... -
Make your mark on Lenoir's new clock tower
The City of Lenoir has the design for a new clock tower that will hold City's historic downtown clock. The community is invited to add their artistic touch to the project. Read on... -
Swim lessons available in July at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
Staff at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center are hosting four sessions of swim lessons in July. Children ages 4 to 12 years old can sign up. The lessons start next week. Read on... -
North Carolina Blackberry Festival next weekend in Downtown Lenoir
The North Carolina Blackberry Festival will be in Downtown Lenoir next weekend, July 14 and 15, 2023. This is the 20th anniversary of the festival, and it's going to be bigger than ever this year! Read on... -
Independence Day 2023 Remembrance & Celebration
As part of a ceremony honoring the birthday of the United States of America, Mayor Joe Gibbons presented an Independence Day 2023 Remembrance & Celebration resolution to the Tucker's Barn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Read on... -
GFOA awards Certificate of Achievement to Finance Department
The City of Lenoir Finance Department again received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Read on... -
Come swim and win prizes at the 4th of July Splash Bash!
Staff at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center are hosting a 4th of July Splash Bash, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. There will be a Chalk Our Walk contest and pool games with prizes! Read on... -
Boil water advisory lifted
The boil water advisory for southwest portions of Lenoir and Caldwell County has been lifted as of 7:45 am this morning, Sunday, June 25, 2023. Affected customers can can resume normal water use. It is no longer necessary to boil water before ingesting. Read on... -
Boil water advisory for southwest portions of Lenoir and Caldwell County
A water line break on Connelly Springs Road near Not Just Fishin caused a loss in pressure in the water system and an increase in turbidity (cloudiness). City of Lenoir Water Treatment plant staff have issued a boil water notice as a result. Read on... -
Council approves budget for next fiscal year
The City of Lenoir Council approved the City budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 earlier this month. The budget includes a small increase in the solid waste fee and water and sewer rate. There is no property tax rate increase. Read on... -
Main Street Department receives national accreditation for 2023
The City of Lenoir Main Street Department has once again been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program in 2023. This accreditation is Main Street America’s top-tier recognition. Read on... -
Swim lessons still available at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
There are still slots available for swim lessons next week at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center (LAFC). Lessons are available for children ages four to 12. Read on... -
2nd Annual Lenoir Bicycle Festival this Saturday
Who's ready to ride around city streets, tackle obstacle courses, and win a free bicycle? If that sounds fun, then come to Downtown Lenoir from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm this Saturday, June 3, 2023, for the 2nd Annual Lenoir Bicycle Festival. Read on... -
Construction work at Harper Ave and Morganton Blvd Tuesday night
Contractors will close a few lanes of traffic at the intersection of Harper Avenue and Morganton Boulevard starting around 6:00 pm Tuesday night, May 30, 2023. Drivers should be cautious and alert while driving through the area. Read on... -
Outdoor pool closed for repairs, indoor pool open for recreational swim
The outdoor pool at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center is closed for repairs and will not open on Memorial Day, Monday May 29, 2023. The indoor pool will remain open for recreational swimming. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Memorial day, garbage collection affected
Some City facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The indoor pool at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness center will be open. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
It's National Public Works Week in Lenoir
It's "National Public Works Week" in Lenoir. This week honors the people who keep our communities clean, build roads, maintain public buildings, and improve the quality of life of residents. Read on... -
The Neon Night Ride is back!
Do you like riding bicycles? Do you like riding bicycles? What about glow sticks and foam parties? If so, you don't want to miss the 2nd Annual Neon Night Ride in Lenoir, NC! Read on... -
Council proclaims Peace Officers' Memorial Week
The City of Lenoir Council proclaimed May 15-21, 2023, as "Peace Officer's Memorial Week" in Lenoir. The week pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. Read on... -
Swimming, cheering, & basketball signups still open
There's still time to sign up for swim club, cheer camp, summer basketball, and The Camp at the Lenoir Parks and Recreation Department. Read on... -
It's Celebrate Drinking Water Week in Lenoir!
The City of Lenoir Council proclaimed May 7 to 13, 2023, to be "Celebrate Drinking Water Week" in Lenoir. All societies need fresh, clean drinking water to survive and thrive. Read on... -
Staines hired as next Fire Chief in Lenoir
The City of Lenoir has hired Norman Staines to serve as the next Fire Chief in Lenoir. Staines has 28 years of experience in the fire service, and has been teaching firefighting and public safety for more than 20 years. Read on... -
Lenoir receives bicycle helmet grant from NCDOT
The City of Lenoir has received a second bicycle helmet grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The City will give away the helmets during the Lenoir Bicycle Festival happening in June. Read on... -
Downtown streets closing for Gravity Games
A section of Main Street and Ashe Avenue in Downtown Lenoir have been closed in preparation for an event tomorrow. More streets in downtown will close starting around 5:00 pm today, Friday, April 28, 2023. Read on... -
10th Annual North Carolina Gravity Games this Saturday
The 10th Annual North Carolina Gravity Games is this Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Downtown Lenoir. The free, action-packed event is fun for the entire family. Read on... -
Compost giveaway/sale this Saturday
The City of Lenoir will hold a leaf compost giveaway/sale this Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read on... -
K9 Uwais retires from duty
Lenoir Police Department K9 Uwais retired from duty last night, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. City Council thanked Uwais for his years of service to the City. Read on... -
Temporary traffic pattern change at Harper Ave and Morganton Blvd
There will be a temporary traffic pattern change at the intersection of Harper Avenue and Morganton Boulevard in Lenoir tonight, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Drivers should be cautious and alert while driving through the intersection. Read on... -
City adds pickleball at MLK Jr. Center
City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation staff have added three indoor pickleball courts at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Lenoir now has six indoor and four outdoor pickleball courts for residents and visitors. Read on... -
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mayor Joe Gibbons and City Council proclaimed April 9 to 15, 2023, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Lenoir. Mayor Gibbons presented the proclamation to Police Chief Brent Phelps and City Telecommunicators last week. Read on... -
Hospital Avenue closed for tree removal
A section of Hospital Avenue is currently closed due to the threat of a tree falling across the road. Duke Energy has been called in to clear the tree, which is currently touching a power line. A detour is available around the area. Read on... -
Police Department brings back second-in-command, promotes new captains
The City of Lenoir Police Department has brought back the position of Major, and promoted two officers to the rank of Captain. Police Chief Brent Phelps restructured the department earlier this year to strengthen the chain of command. Read on... -
April is Fair Housing Month in Lenoir
Mayor Joe Gibbons and City Council proclaimed April 2023 to be Fair Housing Month in Lenoir. Mayor Gibbons presented the proclamation to Lauren Hart, a member of Catawba Valley Association of Realtors, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Good Friday
City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed this Friday, April 7, 2023, in honor of Good Friday. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
Families asked to clear items not in vases at Blue Ridge Memorial Park
Staff at the Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir are asking that family members clear grave markers of all items not in vases before Monday, April 3, 2023. Read on... -
Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow at Mulberry Recreation Center
The City of Lenoir's annual Easter Egg Hunt is tomorrow, April 1, 2023, at the Mulberry Recreation Center. Read on... -
Council welcomes German exchange students, recognizes WPSCA
The City of Lenoir Council welcomed a group of German exchange students and recognized the 30-Year Anniversary of the Western Piedmont Sister Cities Association during the Council meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Read on... -
Downtown Lenoir wins Main Street award, Liquid Roots owners honored as Main Street Champions
Downtown Lenoir recently won another North Carolina Main Street Award for Best Economic Recovery Initiative, and the owners of Liquid Roots were honored as Downtown's 2022 Main Street Champions. Read on... -
Hannah Williams hired as Planning Director
The City of Lenoir has hired Hannah Williams as the new Planning Director. Williams has been working in the City Planning Department for more than five years, and has served as Interim Planning Director since January this year. Read on... -
Council honors Fire Chief Ken Hair, Director Kenny Story, and Police Lt. Chris Mills
The City of Lenoir City Council honored retiring Fire Chief Ken Hair, retiring Parks & Recreation Director Kenny Story, and retiring Police Lieutenant Chris Mills during a City Council meeting last month. Read on... -
Youth baseball and softball registration ends Friday
Registration for City of Lenoir youth baseball and softball ends this Friday, March 10, 2023. Read on... -
Google and Betabox Learning launching STEM Tour at Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Google is teaming up with Betabox Learning, a leading provider of mobile STEM labs, to launch a STEM tour of North Carolina school districts. The kick off will be Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the City of Lenoir's Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Read on... -
Phil Harper hired as next Parks & Recreation Director
The City of Lenoir has hired Phil Harper to serve as the next Director for the City's Parks & Recreation Department. Harper was born and raised in Lenoir, and he has more than 24 years of experience in the Parks & Recreation field. Read on... -
City seeking input on Downtown Master Plan
The City of Lenoir will hold several community engagement meetings in March to gather ideas and get public feedback for the City's new Downtown Master Plan. Read on... -
City Council extends condolences to family of Senator James T. Broyhill
The City of Lenoir City Council extends condolences to the family of Senator James T. Broyhill, who passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the age of 97 years old. Read on... -
The Leprechaun Leap is March 18
The Leprechaun Leap 5k &10k, the first yearly footrace sponsored by the City of Lenoir, is next month. Registration is open for the race, so sign up soon to get the early bird rate. Read on... -
Show some love to local businesses
This February, let our Downtown businesses know how much they are loved and appreciated with Love Letters for Local. Read on... -
Celebrate Black History Month in Lenoir
Staff at the City of Lenoir Martin Luther King Jr. Center will host several Black History Month events in February. The kickoff is Saturday, and all events are free to the public. Read on... -
Council honors Capt. Brian Smith and Lt. Brett Ingram
The City of Lenoir City Council honored retiring Police Captain Brian Smith and retiring Lieutenant Brett Ingram during a City Council meeting last week. Read on... -
Swimming, lessons, lifeguard course, kayaking at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
City staff are hosting lifeguard classes, swimming lessons, and kayaking practice at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center in February. Recreational swim is increasing next month, too. Read on... -
City installing lights at Mack Cook Stadium
Contractors have started installing new lights at Mack Cook Stadium in Downtown Lenoir. The lights will help the city bring more events to the location and build on improvements to The Campus at the Historic Lenoir High School. Read on... -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation staff are hosting a Martin Luther King. Jr. Day celebration Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir. Read on... -
Know who to call for City services
Have a question about a garbage pickup, a utility bill, or water and sewer service? Phone numbers to get in touch with City of Lenoir staff about various City services are located on the Contact Us page on the website. Read on... -
Santa Claus bringing free toys to the MLK Jr. Center tonight!
Santa Claus is bringing lots of toys to give away tonight at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir. The doors open at 4:30, and the first 100 children ages 4 to 12, will get a free toy. Read on... -
Christmas and New Year's closings
City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through Tuesday, Dec. 27, in celebration of Christmas, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in celebration of New Year's Day. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
Tap water in Bushtown now safe to drink
The boil water advisory issued yesterday, Dec. 14, 2022, for the Bushtown area in Lenoir has been lifted. Water consumers in Bushtown, as well as affected areas of Caldwell County, can resume normal water use as of 1:41 pm, today, Dec. 15, 2022. Read on... -
Council meeting canceled
Due to scheduling issues, the City Council meeting planned for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, has been canceled. Read on... -
Boil water advisory issued for Bushtown area of Lenoir
A water line break around 4:00 am this morning drained a City water tank and left about 300 customers without water in the Bushtown area of Lenoir. Once water pressure returns, those customers will need to boil their water before use. Read on... -
Christmas events and activities in Lenoir
There are a lot of things to do in Lenoir this Christmas season including carriage rides, Christmas shows, visits with Santa, and more! Read on... -
Volunteers wanted to help light luminaries
The City of Lenoir's annual luminary display at Blue Ridge Memorial Park will be Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, and staff could use some help lighting the thousands of candles in the luminaries. Read on... -
MLK Jr. Center staff seeking donations for toy giveaway
Staff at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center is asking for toy donations to give away during this year's Santa Claus is Coming to Town event held just before Christmas. Read on... -
Sturgis and Edmisten to serve as Grand Marshals in Christmas Parade
The 2022 City of Lenoir Starry Night Christmas Parade is this Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, and the Grand Marshals for the parade will be Mack. W. "Buddy" Edmisten and Samuel T. Sturgis, Jr. Read on... -
GivingTuesday in Lenoir
Mayor Joe Gibbons, on behalf of City Council, proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, as GivingTuesday in Lenoir. GivingTuesday is a day set aside to encourage residents to give back to their community any way they can. Read on... -
Shop Small this Saturday in Lenoir
Small Business Saturday is this weekend in Lenoir. Come get your Christmas shopping started and help support local business owners. Read on... -
Turkey Tuesday tomorrow at the MLK Jr. Center
Mayor Pro Tem Crissy Thomas and Councilman Rev. Ike Perkins will be handing out FREE turkeys during the Drive-Thru Turkey Tuesday tomorrow, Nov. 22, 2022, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Thanksgiving
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreation facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, 2022, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
Light Up Lenoir next week in Downtown
Come to Downtown Lenoir Thursday, Nov. 17, for Light Up Lenoir and enjoy music, hot coco, and beautiful holiday lights. Read on... -
City facilities closed for Veterans Day
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in honor of Veterans Day. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on... -
Youth basketball registration open
Registration for the City of Lenoir youth basketball league is open now through Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The league is open to boys and girls, ages 4 to 13. Read on... -
Mayor proclaims National Hospice & Palliative Care month in Lenoir
Mayor Joe Gibbons, on behalf of City Council, proclaimed November 2022 to be National Hospice & Palliative Care Month in the City of Lenoir. Read on... -
City installs new outdoor lights at Mulberry Recreation Center
If you've driven by the Mulberry Recreation Center at night recently, you may have noticed some bright lights shining on the pickleball and tennis courts. Read on... -
City removing old clock tower
The City of Lenoir will remove the old Clock Tower on the Downtown square this week. Staff will store the City Clock until a new tower is designed and built. Read on... -
Trunk-or-Treat tonight at the MLK Jr. Center
The City of Lenoir Martin Luther King Jr. Center is hosting a drive-thru trunk-or-treat event at 5:00 pm tonight, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Read on... -
City paving streets next week
Contractors working for the City of Lenoir plan to pave three streets around town next week. Read on... -
City developing new Downtown Master Plan
City staff will soon start developing a new Master Plan for Downtown Lenoir. The Downtown Master Plan will establish a cohesive vision for Downtown Lenoir and guide future development in the heart of the city. Read on... -
Leaf collection starts in November
The City of Lenoir Public Works Department will start leaf collection in November. Residents will get three pickups between November and January 2023. Read on... -
Free App State baseball clinic at Mulberry Recreation Center
Appalachian State University Baseball coaches and players are bringing a free baseball clinic to Mulberry Recreation Center Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Read on... -
Be prepared for flooding, power outages
The latest storm tracker update predicts that Tropical Storm Ian is headed for western North Carolina tomorrow. The storm could bring heavy rain and wind that might cause flooding and power outages in Lenoir and the region. Read on... -
Due to pending storm, NC Brass Band cancels concert
Due to the inclement weather forecast for tomorrow evening brought about by Hurricane Ian, the North Carolina Brass Band has elected not to travel to Lenoir for its scheduled concert. Read on... -
Christmas parade application online
Want to be a part of the 2022 City of Lenoir Starry Night Christmas parade? The application is now online. Read on... -
Wood, Fire, Smoke Festival coming to Downtown Lenoir
If you like barbecue, artisan crafts, steel creations and fall weather, you're going to love the Wood, Fire, Smoke Festival in Downtown Lenoir, North Carolina. Read on... -
National Night Out is next month in Downtown Lenoir
The City of Lenoir Police Department will host National Night Out in Downtown Lenoir Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Read on... -
Free brass band concert at The Campus at Historic Lenoir High School
Did you know that Lenoir High School's 100-year anniversary is this year? To celebrate that milestone, the North Carolina Brass Band will perform a free concert at the LHS auditorium Friday, Sept. 30. Read on... -
Tomorrow's City Council meeting canceled
The City of Lenoir Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, has been cancelled due to not having a quorum. The next City of Lenoir Council meeting will be Oct. 4, 2022. Read on... -
Council honors Patriot Day in Lenoir
The City of Lenoir City Council commemorated Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, to be Patriot Day in the City of Lenoir during the recent City Council meeting. Read on... -
Council honors Caldwell Rotary Club
City Council congratulated the Caldwell Rotary Club on its 40th anniversary during the Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, and thanked Caldwell Rotary for the club's many positive impacts to the community. Read on... -
City mountain biking trail provides off-road adventure
There's a three-plus mile mountain biking trail tucked away here in Lenoir. It's a great place to learn how to ride, and it's just a few miles from downtown. Read on... -
City Hall and recreation centers closed Monday, garbage pickup affected
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage pickup will be affected. Read on... -
New sculptures on display in Downtown Lenoir
Did you know that there are a dozen pieces of outdoor sculpture on display in Downtown Lenoir, and most of them are for sale? The rotating art collection is part of Tucker's Gallery, a partnership between the City of Lenoir and the Caldwell Arts Council. Read on... -
City awarded $500K grant for new splash pad, other amenities at aquatic center, soccer complex
The City of Lenoir was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) to build a new splash pad and make other improvements at the Lenoir Aquatic and Fitness Center and Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. Read on... -
Stormwater project underway at J.E. Broyhill Park
Contractors have started building a new stormwater feature at J.E. Broyhill Park. The Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance will slow down rain water at the lower end of park and reduce erosion. Read on... -
Lenoir Police restart bike patrols around the city
Officer Steve Moulton has been making rounds around town for the past few months on two wheels instead of four, thanks to the Lenoir Police Department's efforts to refresh the Bike Patrol program. Read on... -
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 recognizes Officer and firefighter of the year
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 recognized Lieutenant Scott Brawley as Firefighter of the Year and Sergeant Martin Crisp as Police Officer of the Year during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 16, 2022. Read on... -
Fall baseball registration ends Friday
Registration for City of Lenoir Parks and Recreation fall baseball ends this Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. The league is open to boys ages six through 13 years old. Read on... -
Swanson Road closed to through traffic next week
Swanson Road in the Joyceton area of Lenoir will be closed to through traffic all next week. Public Works staff are replacing a storm drain across the road. Read on... -
City opens four, new outdoor pickleball courts
In celebration of National Pickleball Day, the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department opened four, new outdoor pickleball courts today at Mulberry Recreation Center. Read on... -
Finance receives Certificate of Achievement from GFOA
The City of Lenoir Finance Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 31st consecutive year from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Read on... -
Council honors Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29
The City of Lenoir City Council honored members of the Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 Tuesday night and recognized the post's 100-year anniversary. Read on... -
City extends condolences to family, friends, coworkers of Matt Powell
City of Lenoir staff extends our condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the family, friends, and coworkers of Matt Powell, who recently passed away. Read on... -
Harambee Arts Festival starts this Saturday
The totally free, multi-day, and always fun Harambee Arts Festival starts this weekend at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir. Read on... -
Council honors Central Barber Shop centennial
The City of Lenoir City Council recently honored Central Barber Shop for the business' centennial celebration and thanked Terry and Alan Hall for building their business in Downtown Lenoir. Read on... -
Jump Street Drive Band Music Festival this weekend
Come to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center this Saturday, July 23, 2022, and enjoy the free Jump Street Drive Band Music Festival. Four bands will be performing blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and funk! Read on... -
Mayor presents Independence Day resolution to local DAR members
Mayor Joe Gibbons read and presented an Independence Day resolution today, Saturday, July 2, 2022, during a Fourth of July Celebration held by the Tucker's Barn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Read on... -
Weekend events in Lenoir
A free movie night, a fun run, fireworks, and more! Check out the events happening this weekend in Lenoir. Read on... -
Two Lenoir Parks & Recreation teams win tourneys
The Lenoir Rockies 10U baseball team and the Lenoir Blue Hurricanes 10U softball team recently won their respective championship games in the Foothills Athletic Association summer tournaments. Read on... -
Fire Department receives improved rating
The City of Lenoir Fire Department recently earned a Class 2 rating from the NC Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Lenoir Fire joins the 3.9% of fire departments across the state with a rating of Class 2 or better. Read on... -
July 4th fireworks and closings
The City of Lenoir Fireworks show will be Monday night, July 4, 2022, at the Lenoir Optimist Park across from Mulberry Recreation Center. The outdoor pool will be open from 1:30 to 5:30 pm for recreational swim. Read on... -
Main Street receives 2022 Main Street America Accreditation
The City of Lenoir Main Street Department has been designated a Main Street America 2022 Accredited program. This accreditation status is Main Street America’s top-tier recognition. Read on... -
Movie night and Juneteenth events this weekend
The City of Lenoir is hosting a movie night on the square this evening, and Juneteenth events start tomorrow at The Campus at the Historic Lenoir High School. Read on... -
Neon Night Ride draws large, glowing crowd
More than a hundred riders came out earlier this month for the first Neon Night Ride on the City of Lenoir Greenway. Read on... -
City hires Public Utilities Operations Manager
The City of Lenoir has hired Dr. Jeffrey Church as the first Public Utilities Operations Manager in the new Public Services Department. Read on... -
Council honors CCC&TI Cobras Baseball Team
The City of Lenoir City Council honored the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) Cobras Baseball Team Tuesday night and congratulated them on an amazing 2022 season. Read on... -
City hires Public Works Operations Manager
The City of Lenoir has hired Jonathan Hogan as the first Public Works Operations Manager in the new Public Services Department. Read on... -
Council honors Mac Martin
The City of Lenoir City Council honored long-time Planning Board Member Mac Martin Tuesday night and thanked him for his many years of service to the City. Read on... -
Thomas promoted to Public Services Director
Radford Thomas is being promoted to director of a new department at the City of Lenoir, the Public Services Department. Read on... -
1st Neon Night Ride happening Friday
The first ever Neon Night Ride in Lenoir is happening this Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex on Zacks Fork Road. Read on... -
Outdoor pool opens tomorrow
The outdoor pool at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center (LAFC) will be open tomorrow, Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 1:30 to 5:30 pm for recreation swim. The slides will be closed. Read on... -
City receives second, larger $500K EPA grant
The City of Lenoir has received its second Brownfield Assessment grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time for $500,000. Read on... -
First Lenoir Bicycle Festival a success
The first Lenoir Bicycle Festival was a success according to volunteers and participants who brought their bikes to Downtown Lenoir and road around on our streets. Read on... -
Registration still open for youth summer basketball
Registration is still open for both City of Lenoir youth summer basketball leagues. Read on... -
Finance director receives Local Government Finance Officers certification
City of Lenoir Finance Director Donna Bean was recently certified as a Local Government Finance Officer by the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association. Read on... -
Registration still open for summer swim club
Registration is still open for the City of Lenoir Summer Swim Club. Summer Swim Club will help participants become better swimmers and learn more strokes. The club will also compete in swim meets. Read on... -
Lenoir makes more greenway connections
City of Lenoir Public Works staff recently made two more greenway connections near the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. The connections increase access to the greenway in the area. Read on... -
City wins communications awards
The City of Lenoir recently won two Excellence in Communications Awards from North Carolina City and County Communicators (NC3C). Read on... -
Raffles, prizes, and a backwards bicycle coming to the Lenoir Bicycle Festival
The Lenoir Bicycle Festival is next Saturday and the event planners have some fun activities on the schedule including the Impossible Backwards Bicycle Challenge. Read on... -
Mayor proclaims "Celebrate Drinking Water Week" in Lenoir
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Joe Gibbons proclaimed the week of May 1 to 7, 2022, as “Celebrate Drinking Water Week” throughout the City of Lenoir. Read on... -
Mayor Gibbons selected as Chair of NC Mayors Association
Mayor Joe Gibbons has been selected as Chair of the NC Mayors Association Board of Directors and will serve a one-year term helping to lead the organization and its 11-member board. Read on... -
Mayor proclaims International Firefighters' Day in Lenoir
On behalf of the City of Lenoir City Council, Mayor Joe Gibbons proclaimed Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as “International Firefighters’ Day” throughout the City of Lenoir. Read on... -
Council honors Telecommunicators
City Council and Mayor Joe Gibbons honored the City's telecommunicators last month with a proclamation naming April 10 to 16, 2022, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in the City of Lenoir. Read on... -
Finley Avenue to be paved tomorrow
Contractors will be paving Finley Avenue from Main Street to Arlington Circle tomorrow and Friday. Drivers traveling the area should expect delays. Read on... -
City staff clean up Lenoir during Litter Sweep
About 35 City staff, including the Mayor and a Councilman, picked up dozens of bags of litter Wednesday, April 20, 2022, during the City of Lenoir Spring Employee Litter Sweep. Read on... -
Compost giveaway #2 this Saturday
The City of Lenoir is holding another leaf compost giveaway this Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read on... -
Get your tickets for Rejoice! A Celebration in Song Community Event
The Freedman Cultural Center is presenting "Rejoice! A Celebration in Song Community Event" this Saturday at The Campus at the Historic Lenoir High School in Downtown Lenoir. Tickets are $10 per person and are presale only. Read on... -
Bicycle festival coming to Downtown Lenoir
Planning is underway for a new event in 2022, the Lenoir Bicycle Festival. Read on... -
Council and staff cut ribbon on Hotel Street
City Council and staff held a ribbon cutting to officially open Hotel Street yesterday, April 6, 2022. Read on... -
Mayor proclaims April to be Fair Housing Month
City of Lenoir Mayor Joe Gibbons proclaimed April 2022 to be Fair Housing Month in Lenoir during the Council's regular meeting Tuesday night. Read on... -
Section of Lower Creek Drive to be closed again
A section of Lower Creek Drive will be closed again this Saturday. Contractors are installing a water line connection to the new Kattz Corner apartments. Read on... -
Master Gardeners hosting free gardening program
The first First Saturday in the Garden program is tomorrow, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Unity Park Community Gardens in Lenoir. Read on... -
Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday
The City of Lenoir Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Mulberry Recreation Center. The hunt is open to kids 10 and younger. Read on... -
Compost giveaway this Saturday
The City of Lenoir leaf compost giveaway is this Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read on... -
Parks & Recreation seeking community input
The City of Lenoir Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community input through a brief survey. Read on... -
Families asked to clear graves before mowing season
Staff at the Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir are asking that family members clear grave markers of all items not in vases before Friday, April 1, 2022. Read on... -
Paving on Beall Street tomorrow
Contractors plan to pave Beall Street from Harper Avenue to Holly Court tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Residents have been asked to not park on the street. Read on...
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