As part of the Finley Avenue Area Water Improvement project, workers will close one lane near the water tank over the next month. Work will start at the water tank and move toward Holloway Place NW. Read on...
Recently, the operators of His Humble Hands (HHH) leased 532 Harper Ave in Downtown Lenoir, the old American Trade & Loan. HHH told the property owners and the City they planned to open a Thrift Store and Food Pantry. Read on...
What IS The Campus? You may have seen that question on social media. Here's the answer: The Campus is a City of Lenoir public redevelopment project to turn the historic Lenoir High School into a destination location in Downtown Lenoir. Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council proclaimed February 2026 to be Black History Month in Lenoir. Mayor Joe Gibbons read the proclamation during Council's planning retreat on Friday, Feb. 6. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is offering a free civic learning academy for the public starting next month. The course will allow you to learn about local government in Lenoir and the civic responsibilities of government and citizens. Read on...
City Hall will open at 11:00 am tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Parks & Recreation facilities will be be closed. City staff will work tomorrow to clear recreation center parking areas and streets. Read on...
Due to the inclement weather, all three City of Lenoir recreation facilities will be closed today, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. This includes the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center, Matin Luther King Jr. Center, and Mulberry Recreation Center. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall will open at 9:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Sanitation collection is on a delay this week. City recreation centers will be closed. Read on...
Due to the weather, City of Lenoir facilities will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Sanitation collection will be delayed this week. We ask that the public please stay off the roads, and only drive if necessary. Read on...
City of Lenoir facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Staff at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center are hosting several events to honor Dr. King starting with a breakfast Saturday morning. Read on...
Construction will start soon on the long-awaited on Hospital Avenue Sidewalk Project. The new sidewalk will increase safety and connectivity for residents and visitors in Lenoir. Read on...
City of Lenoir Planning Director Hannah Williams recently completed the UNC School of Government's Leading for Results program. Director Williams was one of 50 people from across the state selected for this year's program. Read on...
Contractors working for the City of Lenoir are installing more than 50 new wayfinding signs in the City. The signs will direct residents and visitors to public buildings and local amenities. Read on...
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...
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, to celebrate Thanksgiving. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting several holiday events during the next few weeks to spread fun and Christmas cheer in the community. Come enjoy the holidays and Do More In Lenoir! Read on...
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 will host a Veterans Day at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the American Legion Building, 401 North Main St. City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting two events this week to celebrate Halloween. Staff at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center are hosting a Drive-Through Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, and Main Street is hosting the Downtown Spooktacular on Friday! Read on...
The City of Lenoir has a major sewer project and water project scheduled to start next week. Contractors can start work on the Finley Avenue Area Water Improvement Project and the Ridge Street Sewer Project on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Read on...
The City of Lenoir's annual curbside leaf collection will start in November and run through January. This service is provided at no additional cost to residents. Read on...
The City of Lenoir has started renovating the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center. The City plans to update several features at the facility. Contractors will add a new family locker room, family restroom, hallway, and more. Read on...
Applications are open for the City of Lenoir Night of Lights Christmas Parade in Downtown Lenoir! Spaces are limited to 150 entries, and they fill up fast. So, don’t wait! Read on...
The City of Lenoir plans to replace an old stormwater pipe on Pennell Street next week. Workers may have to temporarily close the road during the project. Read on...
Fall Litter Sweep is happening now, and we want you to help keep Lenoir clean and beautiful! If you help pick up litter, City staff will come collect your trash bags! Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting a drop-in session next week to share details about the Finley Avenue Area Water Improvement Project. The project will improve water pressure in the Finley Avenue area of Lenoir. Read on...
Starting Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, the City will begin the process of removing the traffic signal at the intersection of College Avenue and Mulberry Street in Downtown Lenoir. City staff will switch the traffic lights to flashing at 9:00 am. Read on...
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 recognized Brian Watson as Firefighter of the Year and Sergeant Brandon MacLeod as Police Officer of the Year during the regular City Council meeting earlier this month on Aug. 5, 2025. Read on...
City of Lenoir Police Chief Andy Wilson swore his oath of office earlier this month during the City of Lenoir City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Read on...
The City of Lenoir plans to repair a storm drain on Powell Road this week. City staff will close a section of Powell Road during the project. Staff hope to start on the repair tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2025, weather permitting. Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council recently named the lobby and entrance hall at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in honor of long-time manager Lester Whittington. Read on...
The City of Lenoir plans to repair a storm drain on Powell Road this week. City staff will close a section of Powell Road during the project. Staff hope to start on the repair tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, weather permitting. Read on...
The 51st Harambee Arts Festival will be this Saturday Aug. 2 through Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir. Come enjoy a week of family-friendly events and celebrate unity and togetherness. All events are free! Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council honored City Clerk Shirley Cannon earlier this month. Cannon is retiring from the City of Lenoir on Aug. 1, 2025. Read on...
Incoming Police Chief Andy Wilson recently announced two promotions at the Lenoir Police Department. Couby Stilwell has moved up to Major, and Martin Crisp has been promoted to Captain. Read on...
Parks and Recreation staff are now signing up kids for Fall Baseball and Softball in Lenoir. The league is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 13 years old. Read on...
The Jump Street Drive Music Festival is this Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir! Come enjoy free music by artists performing Blues, Jazz, R&B, and Soul. Read on...
Summer is here, and more people are playing outside. With lower indoor attendance at our recreation centers, the City of Lenoir is going to alternate opening the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and Mulberry Recreation Center on Saturdays. Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council honored Lieutenant Christopher Robinson last month. Lt. Robinson retired from the Lenoir Police Department on June 1, 2025, with almost 23 years of service to Lenoir. Read on...
Do you like riding bikes? How about neon? Nighttime? Then you'll have fun at the City of Lenoir's 4th annual Neon Night Ride tomorrow, June 27, 2025. Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council honored Senior Detective Jason Parker earlier this month. Detective Parker recently retired from the Lenoir Police Department. Read on...
Caldwell County Master Gardeners are hosting a free community-outreach event at the City of Lenoir Unity Park & Community Gardens tomorrow, June 19, 2025. The event will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Read on...
City Council, staff, and friends opened the new Lenoir Splash Pad at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex today, June 14, 2025. The City held a ribbon cutting, celebrated Flag Day, and dedicated the new Lenoir Rotary Club Peace Pole at the park. Read on...
Lenoir Police Major Andy Wilson has been selected to serve as the next Chief of the Lenoir Police Department. Major Wilson has served 22 years with the department and has been second in command since early 2023. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting a community meeting next week to introduce the East Harper Avenue Streetscape Project. City staff are working on a plan to install a new streetscape on Harper Avenue from Morganton Boulevard to Ridge Street. Read on...
Friday Night Live starts this Friday, June 6, 2025, in Downtown Lenoir! Come enjoy live music, community fun, and local flavor at the Downtown Lenoir Stage. Read on...
Contractors working for the City of Lenoir have closed two of three parking lots at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. The workers are resealing the asphalt and restriping the parking lots. Read on...
The City of Lenoir has hired Lauren Hartley to serve as the next City Clerk. As Clerk, Hartley will provide administrative support to City Council and the City Manager. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The outdoor pool opens for the summer on Monday. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on...
The City of Lenoir dedicated the new David R. Horn Education Pavilion last weekend at Unity Park & Community Gardens. Mayor Joe Gibbons unveiled the name during the Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration held April 19, 2025, at the gardens. Read on...
Registration is open for J.H. Jones Summer Basketball League at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir. The league is open to boys and girls from 8 to 13 years old. Read on...
Join us for the 4th annual Lenoir Bicycle Festival this Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Downtown Lenoir. Ride through downtown, tackle obstacle courses, and take on bike challenges. Don’t forget to check out our local businesses! Read on...
Contractors have started building a new greenway connection at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. The new section of greenway will create a half-mile walking loop around the soccer complex. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025, in honor of Good Friday. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on...
Local Master Gardeners are hosting an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Lenoir. The event is free and will be at the City of Lenoir Unity Park & Community Gardens. Read on...
On behalf of the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG), Duke Energy announced today that dry weather conditions have placed the Catawba-Wateree River Basin in Stage 0 of the group’s drought protocol. Read on...
After consulting with the NC Forest Service, the City of Lenoir Fire Marshal has agreed to lift the burn ban issued on March 21, 2025. The Fire Marshal lifted the burn ban as of 8:00 am, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Read on...
Do you want to grow fresh produce that will taste delicious? Want to make your home-cooked meals healthier and more affordable? Rent a gardening bed at Unity Park and Community Gardens and start planting! Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council honored Blue Ridge Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Johnson last week during the City Council meeting. Council thanked Johnson for more than four decades of service to residents and businesses. Read on...
The City of Lenoir Police Department introduced its new canines to City Council Tuesday night, March 18, 2025. The department's K9 teams will patrol the streets of Lenoir, and, for the first time, there will be a K9 team assigned to Hibriten High School. Read on...
The City of Lenoir Martin Luther King Jr. Center will be closed starting on Monday, March 10, 2025, so workers can make some renovations to the building. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreational facilities will close at 3:00 pm today, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in anticipation of winter weather. Recreational facilities will most likely be closed tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 11, as well. Read on...
Weather forecasts are saying snow is likely this weekend, Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. City workers are getting ready, and residents should take precautions as well. City code prohibits parking on some roads during snow. Read on...
After much hard work, City of Lenoir staff will open the Mulberry Recreation Center gym this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The gym has a new floor, new basketball hoops, and a new look. Read on...
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) recently honored the City of Lenoir for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2023. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreation facilities will be closed a few days next week in celebration of Christmas and on New Year's Day. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Garbage collection will be affected. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting a virtual open house next month to provide an update on the new Living Lenoir 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Attendees will be able to give feedback on the progress so far. Read on...
Drive-By Turkey Tuesday will be Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in the Martin Luther King Jr. parking lot. Councilmembers Crissy Thomas and Ike Perkins and volunteers will hand out free Thanksgiving turkeys to residents, while supplies last. Read on...
The City of Lenoir has limited space for the Starry Night Christmas Parade in Downtown Lenoir. Applications are coming in fast. If you want to be in the parade, you should submit your application ASAP. Read on...
The annual Light Up Lenoir holiday event will be this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Downtown Lenoir, NC. Come see the beautiful Christmas lights, hear live music from local schoolchildren, and visit our local businesses! Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall and recreational facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. Dysart-Kendell American Legion Post 29 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony in Downtown Lenoir. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting a second round of public meetings next week for the City's comprehensive plan update. Staff are also asking residents to take a survey about parks and recreation in Lenoir! Read on...
Come drive through the Martin Luther King Jr. Center parking lot this Thursday on Halloween to get some free candy and show off your spooky costumes! Read on...
Like Halloween? Like candy and crafts? Like parades? Then you don't want to miss the Mad Hatter's Pumpkin Patch Parade tomorrow, Oct. 25, 2024, in Downtown Lenoir! Read on...
LENOIR, NC—At a joint meeting on October 22, 2024, the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners and City of Lenoir City Council approved several measures aimed at streamlining a possible expansion of the existing Google data center in Lenoir. Read on...
Contractors have started working to install a total of 12 outdoor pickleball courts at Mulberry Recreation Center in Lenoir. Staff will close the current outdoor courts starting today, Oct. 23, 2024, until they finish the project. Read on...
The Wood, Fire Smoke Festival will be back in Downtown Lenoir this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. In addition to the great vendors and crafting demonstrations, organizers plan to collect donations for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Read on...
The T.H. Broyhill Walking Park will reopen Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Most of the walking track at the park is clear, but visitors should use caution and do not cross any barricades on the side trails. Read on...
City of Lenoir recreation facilities and most city parks are open. The greenway is mostly clear. J.E. Broyhill Park and T.H. Broyhill Walking Park are still closed for storm cleanup. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall will be open tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. City recreation facilities will be closed until further notice. Garbage collection will be delayed. National Night Out has been canceled. Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall, recreation facilities, and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Forecasts predict high winds and flooding for the area from Hurricane Helene. Read on...
Due to the severe weather from Hurricane Helene, two City of Lenoir board meetings scheduled for today will be postponed. Also, the Sanitation Division will not collect garbage tomorrow. Read on...
Dysart-Kendall American Legion Post 29 recognized Ethan McLean as Firefighter of the Year and Corporal Miguel Zambrano as Police Officer of the Year during the regular City Council meeting Sept. 3, 2024. Read on...
City of Lenoir Councilman Jonathan Beal has been selected to serve on the North Carolina League of Municipalities' (NCLM) Legislative Policy Committee. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is building a new teaching and learning pavilion at Unity Park & Community Gardens. The pavilion will provide covered space for programs and events at the gardens. Read on...
Jimmie and Sharon Bryant donated a new Purple Heart Flag to the City of Lenoir on National Purple Heart Day, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. Staff raised the new flag at the City's Veterans Memorial in Downtown Lenoir. Read on...
The 50th Annual Harambee Arts Festival will be Saturday Aug. 3 through Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Come enjoy a different activity each day of the festival. All events are free! Read on...
The 21st annual North Carolina Blackberry Festival is this Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, 2024, in Downtown Lenoir. Come get your fill of fresh blackberries, enjoy delicious festival food, shop hundreds of vendors, and have a berry good time! Read on...
The City of Lenoir is hosting two July 4th events this Thursday, July 4, 2024. One event will cool you off, and the other will light up the sky! Read on...
More than 60 children participated in the 30th Annual "The Camp" this week at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Lenoir. Former WNBA player Kerri Gardin was the guest speaker this year. Read on...
The City of Lenoir is creating a new comprehensive plan to guide development and decision making in the city during the next 20 years. Citizens will have several opportunities to give their input and ideas about Lenoir's future. Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council recently honored and thanked Charles Thomas for his nearly 25 years of service on the Foothills Regional Airport Authority. Read on...
Two Juneteenth events are happening in Lenoir in the coming week. There will be a Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday and a free concert featuring Toni Carlton is happening on Juneteenth! Read on...
City of Lenoir City Hall will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day. The Lenoir Aquatic Center will be OPEN, as well as the Martin Luther King Jr. Center! Read on...
The "I Heart Main Street Awards Dinner" has been postponed to a yet-to-be-determined date due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding and support. Read on...
NC State Extension Master Gardeners are hosting a free gardening and tree-planting event from 3:00 to 6:00 pm this Friday, April 26, 2024, at the City of Lenoir Unity Park & Community Gardens. Participants can get a free tree to plant at their home! Read on...
The Lenoir Bicycle Festival is coming back to Lenoir this Saturday, April 20, 2024! Come ride around Downtown, conquer the obstacle courses, check out the Impossible Bicycle, and get a free ticket to win a new bike and other prizes! Read on...
The City of Lenoir City Council honored retired Downtown Economic Development Main Street Director Kaylynn Horn last month, during a regular City Council meeting. Read on...
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 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...
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...
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...
