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Sylva, North Carolina

Sylva is an incorporated town located in central Jackson County, in the Plott Balsam Mountains of Western North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 2,588. It is the county seat, taking over the role from nearby Webster in 1913.

Etymology
According to popular accounts, Sylva is named after William D. Sylva, a Danish handyman who spent a month in the home of General E. R. Hampton, who owned much of the land later developed as downtown Sylva. When the town applied for a post office, Hampton asked his young daughter Mae what the town's name should be. She liked the handyman so much she said, "Sylva." This account is disputed: according to a 21st-century investigation, the handyman William D. Sylva was not Danish, and it is likely that his surname was not Sylva. His last name was "Selvey;" the letter that he wrote to the town was likely in Portuguese, not Danish; and he was probably from the Little Canada Community. His daughter's maiden last name was Selvey according to genealogical archives. Her daughter (who recently came to the town) said that her grandfather's surname was "Selvey" instead.

History

The town became the county seat in 1913 after the county voted to move the seat from Webster to Sylva, which gained a railroad station. Subsequently, Webster declined, as the railroad had not established a stop in that town. Many businesses followed the court and railroad to Sylva. The Jackson County Courthouse was constructed in 1914 and is located on a hill at the end of Main Street in downtown Sylva. The building no longer serves as the official courthouse; the Justice Center was constructed in 1994 a few blocks away. Since 2011, the Jackson County Courthouse has been the site of the Jackson County Public Library.

The town has the main county high school, Smoky Mountain High School; the county library, county hospital, Justice Center, and two K-8 elementary schools: Scotts Creek east of town, and Fairview located behind the high school. The local newspaper is The Sylva Herald, which was founded in 1926.

Sylva claims that it once had Dills Falls, a 249-foot waterfall, making it the only town in the US that had a waterfall in town limits, until it was destroyed to build the Sylva bypass. However, the waterfall was only approximately 40 feet tall, and was never destroyed. Many towns in the US, and even North Carolina, have waterfalls in their town limits. The town had the first municipally owned swimming pool west of Asheville. The stone and concrete pool was built in 1938 by the WPA during the Great Depression; it was demolished in 1969 to be replaced by the current pool. Thomas Edison and Franklin D. Roosevelt both traveled through Sylva: Edison in 1911 and FDR in 1936 during his presidency.

The Downtown Sylva Historic District, Dr. D. D. Hooper House, and Jackson County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, all land.

Sylva is close to the Cherokee Indian Reservation (the Eastern band) and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, both of which are popular, well-known vacation spots.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,578 people, 1,151 households, and 552 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,435 people, 1,137 households, and 608 families residing in the town. The population density was 759.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,283 housing units at an average density of 400.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 89.16% White, 4.68% African American, 1.60% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.82% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population.

There were 1,137 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,432, and the median income for a family was $36,711. Males had a median income of $25,526 versus $22,401 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,348. About 13.9% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Colleges and universities
Sylva is home to the Jackson Campus of Southwestern Community College and is the closest town of size to nearby Western Carolina University (6 mi away), one of the seventeen schools of the University of North Carolina system.

Events
Greening Up The Mountains Festival takes place on the fourth Saturday in April, a family-friendly downtown street festival that draws more than 10,000 people for arts, old time Appalachian crafts, local music, ethnic and locally inspired cuisine, tastings from multiple local craft breweries, and many child-friendly activities.

The Hook, Line & Drinker Festival takes place in May, which celebrates the designation of the area as a popular spot for fishing, and features fly fishing guides, fishing industry vendors, craft beer vendors, children's activities and bands at Bridge Park.

Concerts on The Creek is an event that takes place every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Sylva Bridge Park.

In popular culture
Several movies have been filmed in Sylva, including the 1972 movie Deliverance (along Mill Street), the 1997 movie Paradise Falls (also known as Carolina Low), and the 1993 blockbuster The Fugitive (at Harris Regional Hospital, a scene where the town is seen from Sylvan Heights right after the train wreck, and along Scotts Creek where it crosses West Main Street). The train wreck scene in The Fugitive was filmed 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Sylva in the town of Dillsboro. The scene of Harrison Ford walking on railroad tracks in an old tunnel was also close by in Cowee Tunnel. The town was also the site of filming for the 2017 film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Notable people

 * Zeb Alley, lawyer, lobbyist, and politician
 * Michael Bingham, 2008 Olympic medalist in the 400m relay
 * Sean Bridgers, actor in Deadwood, Get Shorty, Rectify, and Carolina Low
 * David McKee Hall, U.S. Representative from North Carolina
 * Frank Huguelet, professional wrestler and reality TV star
 * Evy Leibfarth, slalom canoeist and Olympian
 * Dan K. Moore, was the 66th Governor of North Carolina
 * Johnny Oates, former Major League Baseball player and manager
 * Cal Raleigh, catcher for the Seattle Mariners
 * Nick Searcy, actor in Cast Away, also played a sheriff in The Fugitive (which filmed partially in Sylva)
 * Matt Stillwell, country music artist
 * Ed Sutton, former NFL player

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Webster, North Carolina

Webster is a town in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 363, down from 486 in 2000.

Webster was the first county seat of Jackson County, until Sylva assumed the role in 1913.

Geography
Webster is located in north-central Jackson County north of the Tuckasegee River. North Carolina Highway 116 runs through the town, leading east 1 mi to North Carolina Highway 107 and west across the Tuckasegee 2.5 mi to U.S. Route 23. NC 107 runs along the eastern edge of Webster, leading north 2 mi to Sylva and south 3 mi to Cullowhee.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Webster has a total area of 2.6 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 486 people, 200 households, and 141 families residing in the town. The population density was 303.3 PD/sqmi. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 141.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.03% White, 2.06% African American, 1.03% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 200 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $46,042. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $30,278 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,019. About 14.5% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

History
Webster was founded in 1851 in order to serve as the county seat of Jackson County. A massive fire and the railroad's failure to come to the town caused the larger and more powerful railroading center of Sylva to take over the position of county seat. Webster once had a courthouse and many shops, but few of the buildings that hint at its vibrant past as a thriving county seat survive.

Several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places are within the town. The Lucius Coleman Hall House, the Elisha Calor Hedden House, the Walter E. Moore House, and the old Webster Rock Schoolhouse, built by the Works Progress Administration in 1936, were all listed in 1990. The Webster Baptist Church, built in 1900, and the Webster Methodist Church, next to the old school and built around the same time, were listed in 1989; the former is across the Tuckasegee River outside the town limits but still considered to be in Webster.

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Benson, North Carolina

Benson is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, near the intersection of Interstates 95 and 40. Benson celebrates Mule Days on the fourth Saturday of September, a festival that attracts over 60,000 people each year. In 2010, the population was 3,311, up from 2,923 in 2000.

History

The town of Benson, which derives its name from early settler Alfred Monroe ("Mim") Benson, owes much of its historical development to the railroad line which passed through the present location in town in 1886 on its route between Fayetteville and Contentnea. More information on the history of Benson and the surrounding communities may be found at the new Benson Museum of Local History located at 102 W. Main Street, next to the Mary Duncan Library.

Mr. Benson's purchase of a 402 acre tract along the Smithfield-Fayetteville Road in 1874 initiated the settlement of the area now known as Benson. During the 1880s Benson sold portions of his original tract to incoming settlers, many of whom were farmers. Benson was incorporated in 1887 and soon attracted a number of entrepreneurs wishing to take advantage of this new town along an important transportation route.

A prominent early resident of the Benson area was John William Wood Sr. (December 28, 1855 - October 31, 1928) who rode to Benson each morning on a mule and wagon from his home at Peacocks Crossroads near Meadow. After having served on the Board of Education and as a county commissioner, where he was known to be a watchdog of the treasury, he was elected to a term in the State House of Representatives in 1927. Meadow School was built on land donated by him.

The Benson Historic District and Hannah's Creek Primitive Baptist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Benson is home to Alpha Company 230th BSB, who were deployed in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Geography
Benson is in southwestern Johnston County, less than 1 mi from the Harnett County line. U.S. Route 301 (Wall Street) passes through the center of the town, leading northeast 15 mi to Smithfield, the Johnston county seat, and southwest 6 mi to Dunn. North Carolina Highway 50 is Benson's Main Street, crossing US 301 in the center of town and leading north 24 mi to Garner and southeast 15 mi to Newton Grove. Interstate 95 passes through the southeastern side of Benson and runs parallel to US 301, connecting Fayetteville and Rocky Mount, while Interstate 40 passes northeast of the town and runs parallel to NC 50, leading to Raleigh and Wilmington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Benson has a total area of 7.2 km2, of which 0.01 km2, or 0.16%, is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,967 people, 1,309 households, and 943 families residing in the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,311 people, 1,301 households, and 787 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,402 PD/sqmi. There were 1,554 housing units at an average density of 650 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 57.61% White, 34.04% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.78% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 7.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,230 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,582, and the median income for a family was $32,277. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $20,045 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,350. 25.0% of the population and 20.2% of families were below the poverty line. 39.7% of those under the age of 18 and 23.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Schools located in Benson include Benson Elementary School, Meadow Elementary School, Benson Middle School, and South Johnston High School.

Notable people

 * Jimmy Capps, guitarist, member of The Grand Ole Opry, North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, lived at 216 W. Church St.
 * Drew Herring, NASCAR Cup Series driver
 * Hunter Johnson, composer and musician; composed music for some of Martha Graham's ballets
 * John Medlin, finance executive. CEO of Wachovia from 1977 to 1993
 * Earl Stephenson, Major League Baseball pitcher during the 1970s
 * Shelby Stephenson, poet and musician; installed as Poet Laureate of North Carolina in February 2015
 * Ray Tanner, athletic director for the University of South Carolina; head coach of South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team from 1995 to 2012; won consecutive national championships in 2010 and 2011
 * Robert D. Warren Sr., educator and North Carolina state senator
 * John William Wood Sr., one of the founders of Benson, North Carolina

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Clayton, North Carolina

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116, up from 6,973 at the 2000 census. By 2019 the town's estimated population was 24,887. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

Geography
Clayton is in northern Johnston County, with a small portion extending northwest along US 70 Business into Wake County. In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 Clayton Bypass, a 10.5 mi stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business southeast of town. It was completed in June 2008. US 70 leads southeast 13 mi to Interstate 95 at Smithfield. Downtown Raleigh is 16 mi northwest of Clayton via US 70 Business and Interstate 40. Many local unincorporated communities outside of the town limits use Clayton mailing addresses, including Cleveland, Powhatan, and Flowers.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the 2010 census the town had an area of 35.05 sqkm, of which 34.99 sqkm were land and 0.06 sqkm, or 0.16%, were water. The town is part of the Neuse River watershed. The town limits now extend northeast to the Neuse River and beyond.

Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and is shared with The Clayton Center, a performing arts and conference center.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clayton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Clayton was 107 F on August 18, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was -10 F on January 21, 1985.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,307 people, 7,488 households, and 5,294 families residing in the town.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 16,116 residents living within the Town of Clayton. There were 5,944 households, with an average of 2.57 persons per household. The population density was 1,192.8 PD/sqmi with an inventory of 6,648 housing units at an average density of 492 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 69.5% White, 21.8% African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino 0.4% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander.

Of the 5,944 households in the 2010 census, 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30% were non-families. 25.4% of non-family households were made up of householders living alone. 16.3% of households had individuals 65 years of age or older.

The age demographics of the 2010 census determined that 32.9% were under the age of 19, 4.9% were aged 20 to 24, 32.8% aged 25 to 44, 20.8% aged 45 to 64, and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. Females made up 52.5% of the population while males made up 47.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,101, and the median income for a family was $64,856. Males had a median income of $46,108 versus $40,839 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,234. These figures put Town of Clayton well ahead of the North Carolina averages for the same categories.

Arts and culture
Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include:
 * Clayton Banking Company Building
 * Clayton Graded School and Clayton Grammar School-Municipal Auditorium
 * Clayton Historic District
 * Cleveland School
 * Ellington-Ellis Farm
 * Walter R. and Eliza Smith Moore House
 * Sanders-Hairr House
 * Stallings-Carpenter House

Parks and recreation
East Clayton Community Park features soccer and baseball fields, a disc golf course, picnic areas, a walking trail, and a playground.

Education

 * Clayton High School
 * Cleveland High School
 * Clayton Middle School
 * Cooper Academy
 * Cleveland Elementary School
 * East Clayton Elementary School
 * Powhatan Elementary School
 * River Dell Elementary School
 * Riverwood Elementary School
 * Riverwood Middle School
 * West Clayton Elementary School
 * American Leadership Academy Johnston

Notable people

 * Chris Archer, Major League Baseball player
 * Valerie Ashby, chemist and President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County
 * Sam Beddingfield, test pilot and a pioneering aerospace engineer
 * Gary Clark, NBA player
 * William Dodd (1869–1940), historian and United States Ambassador to Germany from 1933 to 1937
 * Vern Duncan, former Major League Baseball player
 * Douglas Ellington, architect noted for his work in the Art Deco style
 * Eric Ellington, pioneer of military aviation and namesake of Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
 * Kendra "Keni" Harrison, set the world record in the women's 100 metres hurdles at the London Grand Prix
 * Jaylee Burley Mead (1929–2012), astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
 * Rodney Rowe, track and field sprinter
 * James Talacek, professional aquanaut
 * Kodi Whitley, Major League Baseball pitcher

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Four Oaks, North Carolina

Four Oaks is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,921, up from 1,424 in 2000.

History
Four Oaks was one of several towns founded along a branch of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, completed though Johnston County in 1886.

Four Oaks—named for four oak tree sprouts growing from a stump—incorporated in 1889, and at that time had a post office, a public gin, saw and grist mills, a saloon and general store, a church, and a population of 25. Cotton and tobacco farming were notable industries in the surrounding community.

A brick school for white students opened in 1923. By the 1930s, several rural schools near Four Oaks consolidated, and enrollment at the brick school increased to over 1,900 students, after which the school claimed to be the world's "largest rural consolidated school". An arsonist destroyed the building in 1987. An elementary school for black students opened in 1928.

Street lights were installed in 1907, and by 1910 Four Oaks had a population of 329.

The Four Oaks Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Geography
Four Oaks is in central Johnston County, southwest of Smithfield, the county seat. The town limits extend northeast to Holts Lake on Black Creek, a tributary of the Neuse River. U.S. Route 301 (Wellons Street) is the main road through the town, leading northeast 7 mi to Smithfield and southwest 8 mi to Benson. Interstate 95, running parallel to US 301, passes the southeast corner of Four Oaks, with access from Exit 87.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Four Oaks has a total area of 4.2 km2, of which 0.02 km2, or 0.42%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,424 people, 614 households, and 386 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,341.5 PD/sqmi. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 628.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 78.23% White, 16.22% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 3.72% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.65% of the population. The oldest living person in Four Oaks is 96 years old.

There were 614 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,427, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $25,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,473. About 12.8% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 21.1% of those age 65 or over.

Historic district

The Four Oaks Commercial Historic District consists of 29 buildings dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some structures are built in the Mission Revival style. The district was listed with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2006.

Arts and culture
The Four Oaks Acorn Festival features live entertainment, vendors, children's activities, a barbecue competition, and an antique car and tractor show.

Education

 * Four Oaks Elementary School
 * Four Oaks Middle School
 * South Johnston High School

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Is this the Orwellian Times?
My biggest question is how come articles that I know have been around for years suddenly change to not having any connection to their past submissions. Does this have anything to do with movement to larger computers or does it happen because of the decisions of regulators? Is it that some people who think they know it all go out and delete an existing article just so they can restart it all themselves, and have the first link accredited to them? I know that the "previous versions" buttons go up to 500, but I can't access what I know to have been there. What effect would this have on people trying to use Wikipedia as a source of information? I can't find any "FAQ" posting or answer to this question - that's why I posted it here. --Sobolewski 01:03, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
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I have commented out the age for now as it is misleading. The legal age of consent might be 16 in the US state of Florida, but may be another figure elsewhere across the world. We do not encourage people break their local laws, so I don't see how having a fixed age value helps. See General disclaimer =Nichalp   «Talk»=  14:17, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

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Micro, North Carolina

Micro is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 458 as of the 2020 census, up from 441 in the 2010 census.

History
The community was settled in about 1890, developing along the "Short-Cut" rail line of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. It was incorporated nine years later as Jerome, being named for local landowner Jerome Creech. The name was changed to Micro in 1905 to avoid confusion with the Jerome community in Bladen County. A wooden school for white children was built that year. It was replaced by a brick building in 1924, which operated until 1987.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Micro is the least-populated incorporated community in Johnston County. As of the census of 2000, there were 454 people, 211 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,114.9 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 552.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 90.97% White, 7.71% African American, 1.10% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.

There were 211 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,889, and the median income for a family was $39,773. Males had a median income of $30,962 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,629. About 1.4% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 27.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Micro is led by a four-member town commission composed of three commissioners and a mayor all elected at-large. The mayor does not vote in commission meetings. The town maintains its own police department.

Education

 * North Johnston High School
 * North Johnston Middle School
 * Micro Elementary School

title: Micro, North Carolina


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Pine Level, Johnston County, North Carolina

Pine Level, chartered 1872, is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,700 at the 2010 census, up from 1,313 in 2000. Pine Level is located 35 mi southeast of Raleigh, the state capital.

Geography
Pine Level is in eastern Johnston County. U.S. Route 70 Alternate runs through the south side of the town, leading west 2.5 mi to Interstate 95 and southeast 6 mi to Princeton. Selma is 3 mi to the northwest, and Smithfield, the Johnston county seat, is 6 mi to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pine Level has a total area of 4.2 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,313 people, 592 households, and 374 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,239.1 PD/sqmi. There were 652 housing units at an average density of 615.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 88.12% White, 8.53% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 2.74% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.97% of the population.

There were 592 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $40,227. Males had a median income of $31,033 versus $22,222 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,384. About 9.9% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over. The Town and surrounding Township has been noted for having more millionaires per capita than any town or township in the United States of America.

Education

 * Micro-Pine Level Elementary School

History
In 1963, Floyd G. Hinnant, Postmaster of Pine Level, wrote down his history of Pine Level:

In the days of slow transportation this little town, the third oldest in Johnston County, was a trading center for the pioneer turpentine prospectors and merchants who were obligated to feed the workers who followed those who were setting up turpentine distilleries. In 1868 two brothers, Daniel Thomas Oliver and William Berry Oliver migrated from Robinson County in the interest of turpentine, setting up a distillery. Finding the natural setting of pine trees applicable to their need and in a fairly level country, the town found its name, Pine Level.

Some records say Gaston Britt and Bryant Hinnant were merchants at the time the Oliver boys landed. They, too, built two separate stores with supplies for the workers. The D. T. Oliver Store is no longer doing business but the original building is still standing and is used as a workshop by a great grandson. The William Berry Store was purchased by the only surviving son, the late D. B. Oliver, in 1900 and is still in operation by his four sons. The Southern Railroad running through the pine tree growth enabled the turpentine dealers to dispose of the turpentine by the railroad placing a train stop in town. Then a place for a post office was arranged with Mr. Thomas Hinnant being the first recorded post master in 1886. Happy were the people when the Post Office Dept. in Washington, D. C. gave the south the free mail delivery service. Pine Level has an up-to-date post office with efficient service rendered.

During the early nineteen hundreds many more settlers moved into our little town and at this time we have one of the most progressive rural sections in the state. Pine Level has a population of nearly 1,000. It has a bank, oil mill, modern cotton gin, mercantile businesses which service the farmers of a large area, five churches, two civic clubs, a veteran's organization and a fine volunteer fire department. Work is now progressing on a modern water system to keep pace with the rapidly growing town.

Notable people

 * Tony Braswell, politician and businessman
 * Larry Strickland, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives


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Princeton, North Carolina

Princeton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,194. Each May the town celebrates Princeton Community Day, a festival dedicated to promoting community involvement and town pride. The town holds municipal elections in November in odd-number years to elect its mayor and town council.

History
Princeton was incorporated as the town of Boon Hill in 1861, named in homage to the nearby Boon family plantation. It was renamed Princeton in 1873. In 1914 the Gurley Mill was constructed as a corn and feed mill. By 2020 it was the oldest structure in Princeton, until it burned down in November. The Princeton Graded School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Princeton is in eastern Johnston County. U.S. Route 70 runs along the northern edge of the town, leading northwest 9 mi to Interstate 95 near Selma and southeast 11 mi to Goldsboro.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,315 people, 497 households, and 246 families residing in the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,194 people, 502 households, and 320 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,705.7 PD/sqmi. There were 571 housing units at an average density of 815.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 67.2% White, 25.5% African American, 5.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 502 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.4 males age 18 and over.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,143, and the median income for a family was $38,063. Males had a median income of $26,726 versus $20,690 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,116. About 26.5% of families and 30.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.3% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Princeton School - one of the last in the state of NC to be a "consolidated school". Now K-5th grades attend a new school built in 2008, while 6th through 12th grades remain at the original location.

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Selma, North Carolina

Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the population was 6,073, and as of 2018 the estimated population was 6,913. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area. The area has a population over 1.7 million residents, though the town of Selma is able to maintain its rural character. The Everitt P. Stevens House, located in Selma, was the site of the last Grand Review of the Confederate Army held on April 6, 1865, after its defeat at the Battle of Bentonville.

History
On May 1, 1867, lots were sold around a newly established station on the North Carolina Railroad. From those lots, the town was built and considered a railroad town for many decades. Selma was officially chartered as a town on February 11, 1873. The town recently renovated its 1924 passenger depot, which has Amtrak service. The town is also home to the Mitchener Station, which was built in 1855 and is thought to be the oldest surviving train station in North Carolina. After Interstate 95 was built in the late 1950s, the town experienced growth due to its location next to the interstate. Today, there are many hotels and restaurants located in the area thanks to the traffic from I-95.

The Downtown Selma Historic District, Noah Edward Edgerton House, Richard B. Harrison School, Nowell-Mayerburg-Oliver House, William E. Smith House, Everitt P. Stevens House, Selma Union Depot, and West Selma Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Selma is located in central Johnston County and is bordered to the southwest by Smithfield, the county seat, and to the northwest by Wilson's Mills.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Selma has a total area of 12.6 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,317 people, 2,311 households, and 1,480 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,914 people, 2,254 households, and 1,480 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,830.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,515 housing units at an average density of 778.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 47.09% White, 40.33% Black, 0.57% Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 9.89% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 19.02% of the population.

There were 2,254 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 21.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,856 and the median income for a family was $32,430. Males had a median income of $26,886 versus $21,453 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,101. About 23.1% of families and 30.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.9% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
Approximately 36% of people in Selma are affiliated with a religion. The predominant religion in Selma is Christianity, with the largest numbers of adherents being Baptist (15.64%) and Methodist (6.02%). Others include Pentecostal (4.02%), Roman Catholic (2.52%) and Presbyterian (1.46%).

Law and government
Selma operates under a council-manager government. The town council consists of the mayor and four council members. All four council members are elected at-large.

Air
Johnston County Airport is a general aviation airport located approximately seven miles west of Selma, in Smithfield.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the region's primary airport, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Selma, between Raleigh and Durham.

Designated routes and highways
Interstate 95 runs along the southern edge of the town, with access from Exit 97 (U.S. Route 70) and Exit 98 (Pine Level–Selma Road). I-95 leads northeast 44 mi to Rocky Mount and southwest 51 mi to Fayetteville. U.S. Route 301 (Pollock Street) runs through the center of Selma, leading northeast 25 mi to Wilson and southwest 4 mi to the center of Smithfield. US 70 runs along the southwestern edge of Selma, leading northwest 31 mi to Raleigh and southeast 21 mi to Goldsboro. North Carolina Highway 96 leads north from the center of Selma 21 mi to Zebulon.
 * Interstate Highway
 * U.S. Highways:
 * (named Pollock Street)
 * North Carolina Highways:
 * (named Pollock Street)
 * North Carolina Highways:
 * North Carolina Highways:

Passenger rail service
Amtrak's Palmetto and Carolinian passenger trains stop at the historic Selma Union Depot. They offer service to Charlotte, New York City, Savannah, and intermediate points.

Commercial rail service

 * CSX Transportation
 * Norfolk Southern Railway

Public transit
The Johnston County Area Transit System (JCATS) is a coordinated transit system that provides transportation services in Selma and throughout Johnston County.

Education
Selma is home to two schools within the Johnston County School District:
 * Selma Elementary School
 * Selma Middle School

Mitchner University Academy is a private, non-traditional school offering K-12 education.

Museums

 * Historic Union Station
 * Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum

Television
Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville Designated Market Area. The following station has broadcast facilities in the city:
 * WNGT-CD

Newspapers
There are several newspapers and periodicals serving the city:
 * The News & Observer, daily
 * Johnstonian News, weekly

Radio stations
Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham Arbitron radio market. The following stations transmit from the city:
 * WTSB (1090 AM)

Notable people

 * Myrtle Cagle, pilot and member of Mercury 13 female astronaut program
 * Seby B. Jones, former mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina
 * Drique London (born Madrique Sanders), rapper and hip hop artist
 * Lunsford Richardson, founder of the Vick Chemical Company, maker of cold remedies such as Vicks Cough Drops

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Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield is a town in and the county seat of Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,966, and in 2019 the estimated population was 12,985. Smithfield is home to the Ava Gardner Museum and is situated along the Neuse River, where visitors enjoy the annual Smithfield Ham and Yam Festival, walks along the Buffalo Creek Greenway, and the historic downtown district. The town is located near North Carolina's Research Triangle and is about 30 mi southeast of downtown Raleigh. The Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area has a population over 2 million residents.

History
Smithfield was founded near Smith's ferry on the Neuse River, Johnston County's first town and second county seat. The county courthouse was moved from Hinton's Quarter to Smithfield in 1771. The settlement was first known as Johnston County Court House and was incorporated as Smithfield in 1777. The third North Carolina state legislature met in Smithfield in 1779 and 1780.

Geography
Smithfield is in central Johnston County and is bordered to the northeast by Selma. Interstate 95 runs along the southeastern edge of the town, with access from Exits 93, 95, and 97. I-95 leads northeast 46 mi to Rocky Mount and southwest the same distance to Fayetteville. U.S. Route 301 passes through Selma on Brightleaf Boulevard, leading northeast 4 mi to the center of Selma and southwest 15 mi to Benson. U.S. Route 70 passes just northeast of Smithfield, leading northwest 30 mi to Raleigh, and southeast 22 mi to Goldsboro. U.S. Route 70 Business passes through the center of Smithfield as Market Street.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.4 km2, of which 0.04 km2, or 0.11%, is covered by water. The Neuse River runs through the town west of the downtown area, separating it from the neighborhood of West Smithfield.

Climate
Smithfield has a humid subtropical climate(Cfa), with cool winters and hot summers. Its climate is famous for the growth of pine forests with laurel understory as well as live oaks.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, 11,292 people, 4,951 households, and 2,919 families resided in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 11,510 people, 4,417 households, and 2,676 families resided in the town. The population density was 1,007.6 PD/sqmi. The 4,674 housing units had an average density of 409.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 62.66% White, 30.99% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 4.16% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 9.9% of the population.

Of the 4,417 households, 26.6% had children under 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were not families. About 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30, and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 97.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $27,813, and for a family was $37,929. Males had a median income of $29,567 versus $24,440 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,012. About 14.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under 18 and 19.2% of those 65 or over.

Government
Smithfield has a council–manager form of government. The council, the town's legislative body, consists of seven members and a mayor. The council sets policy, and the manager oversees day-to-day operations.

Education
All of the county is in the Johnston County Schools school district.
 * South Smithfield Elementary School
 * West Smithfield Elementary School
 * Smithfield Middle School
 * South Campus Community School
 * Johnston County Middle College High School
 * Johnston County Early College Academy
 * Smithfield-Selma High School

Other institutions:
 * Neuse Charter School
 * Johnston Community College

Healthcare

 * UNC Health Care - Johnston Health

Notable people
• Gary Clark, NBA player

• Harmeet Dhillon, lawyer and Republican Party official

• Barry Foote, former Major League Baseball catcher

• Ava Gardner, actress, born in Grabtown southeast of Smithfield

• Shane Helms, professional wrestler

• Neal Lancaster, professional golfer

• Amber O'Neal, professional wrestler

• Edward W. Pou, U.S. congressman, 1901–1934

• William Cary Renfrow, third governor of Oklahoma Territory

• Jerry Sands, professional baseball player

• Ray Tanner, South Carolina Gamecocks athletic director and former head baseball coach

• John Townsend, author

• Curtis Whitley, NFL offensive lineman

• Jonathan Williams, professional football running back

title: Smithfield, North Carolina


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West Smithfield, North Carolina

West Smithfield was an unincorporated community and census-designated place and is now a district of Smithfield, North Carolina in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was last recorded separately from Smithfield in 2000, when 59 people resided in the CDP.

Geography
West Smithfield is located in central Johnston County at 35.53944°N, -78.37667°W (35.539359, -78.376710), in the northwestern part of the town of Smithfield. It is separated from the rest of Smithfield by the Neuse River. U.S. Route 70 Business passes through the neighborhood, leading southeast to the center of Smithfield and northwest 11 mi to Clayton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had an area of 0.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 59 people, 21 households, and 16 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 111.6 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 43.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 42.37% White, 42.37% African American, 15.25% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.34% of the population.

There were 21 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 1.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $56,071. Males had a median income of $19,773 versus $50,556 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,834. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Wilson's Mills, North Carolina

Wilson's Mills is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the population was 2,277, up from 1,291 in 2000. As of 2018, the estimated population was 2,689.

Geography
Wilson's Mills is located in north-central Johnston County. It is 6 mi north of Smithfield, the county seat. U.S. Route 70 passes through the southern side of the town, leading northwest 26 mi to Raleigh and southeast 6 mi to Interstate 95 at Selma.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Wilson's Mills has a total area of 11.7 km2, of which 0.02 km2, or 0.16%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,534 people, 840 households, and 648 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,291 people, 465 households, and 357 families residing in the town. The population density was 352.9 PD/sqmi. There were 505 housing units at an average density of 138.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 73.04% White, 23.93% African American, 0.54% Native American, 2.32% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.88% of the population.

There were 465 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,650, and the median income for a family was $49,219. Males had a median income of $33,150 versus $25,188 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,157. About 9.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government
Wilson's Mills operates under a council-manager government. The town council consists of the mayor and five council members. All council members are elected at-large.

Education

 * Wilson's Mills Elementary School

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Maysville, North Carolina

Maysville is a town in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 818 at the 2020 census. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. This town was home to former MLB left fielder Louie Meadows.

Etymology
Maysville derives its name from an early settler.

Geography
Maysville is located in southeastern Jones County. U.S. Route 17 passes through the center of town, leading north 21 mi to New Bern and southwest 15 mi to Jacksonville. North Carolina Highway 58 leads southeast from Maysville 20 mi to Emerald Isle on the Atlantic coast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 km2, all land. It is bordered to the east by Croatan National Forest. The White Oak River runs past the southern end of town.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 818 people, 401 households, and 263 families residing in the town.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,002 people, 389 households and 255 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,326.8 PD/sqmi. There were 483 housing units at an average density of 639.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 40.82% White, 55.89% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 389 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 20.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.2% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.

30.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median household income was $27,750 and the median family income was $34,688. Males had a median income of $30,104 and females $19,048. The per capita income was $11,119. About 19.9% of families and 26.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Maysville Elementary School

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Pollocksville, North Carolina

Pollocksville is a town in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 268 at the 2020 census. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is situated on US 17 and Highway 58.

History
The town derives its name from Thomas Pollock, a local landowner. The Bryan-Bell Farm, Foscue and Simmons Plantations, Foscue Plantation House, Bryan Lavender House, and Sanderson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 sqmi, all land. Mill Creek, a tributary to the Trent River, has its confluence here.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 268 people, 117 households, and 48 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 126 households, and 76 families residing in the town. The population density was 852.8 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 485.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 79.55% White, 20.07% African American, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $36,429 versus $18,571 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,528. About 7.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.3% of those 65 or over.

Media
Pollocksville was formerly served by the Jones Post, but as of January 2020 the town had no locally published newspaper.

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Trenton, North Carolina

Trenton is a town in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 238 in 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jones County.

Trenton is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Grace Episcopal Church and the Trenton Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 238 people, 119 households, and 86 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 206 people, 95 households, and 66 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,075.0 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 652.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 69.90% White, 26.70% African American, 0.97% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.51.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,833, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,774. About 18.8% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.8% of those 65 or over.

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Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford is a city in Lee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 30,261 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lee County. The geographic center of North Carolina is located northwest of the city, in Chatham County.

History
Sanford was named for C.O. Sanford, a railroad civil engineer instrumental in the building of the rail lines through the area that formed the foundation of what became the city of Sanford.

Sanford is located in Lee County, North Carolina, which was formed from parts of the surrounding three counties in 1907. On creation of the new county, Sanford and Jonesboro were the major towns in the area. Rather than decide which would be the county seat, the decision was to place the county's new courthouse directly between the two towns. For decades, Lee County was the only county in the United States to have a courthouse with an RFD address. In the late 20th century Sanford had grown to such an extent that it eventually merged with Jonesboro. The town of Jonesboro became Jonesboro Heights, and the name of Sanford was kept for the town.

The general Sanford area played key roles in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, specifically regarding sites like the House in the Horseshoe and Endor Iron Furnace. Over the following decades, the Sanford area became an important source of coal, brownstone, and brick. In particular brownstone and subsequent brick production made Sanford a key provider of these building materials for areas throughout the United States.

For seven seasons, 1941–42 and 1946–50, Sanford fielded a professional minor league baseball team. In 1941-42, the Sanford Spinners played in the Class D level Bi-State League. After the war, a new Spinners team was a member of the Class D level Tobacco State League from 1946 to 1950. Home games were played at Temple Park. Led by manager Zeb Harrington, the Spinners won the regular season pennant three times.

On April 16, 2011, a large tornado ripped through Sanford, demolishing a Lowe's hardware store and a warehouse, and destroying multiple homes and buildings before moving into Wake County.

On October 21, 2014, Sanford established a formal sister city relationship with Yixing, China. On October 5, 2019, Sanford established a formal sister city relationship with Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico.

The Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Cemeteries, Downtown Sanford Historic District, East Sanford Historic District, Euphronia Presbyterian Church, Farish-Lambeth House, Hawkins Avenue Historic District, Lee Avenue Historic District, Lee County Courthouse, Lee County Training School, John D. McIver Farm, Railroad House, Rosemount-McIver Park Historic District, Sanford High School, Former, Seaboard Milling Company, and Temple Theatre are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Sanford is 42 mi southwest of Raleigh, the state capital, 57 mi southeast of Greensboro, and 36 mi northwest of Fayetteville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75.9 km2, of which 75.3 sqkm are land and 0.7 km2, or 0.88%, are water. Little Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the Deep River, flows northward through the center of the city. Big Buffalo Creek flows through the west side of the city, and the entire city is part of the Cape Fear River watershed. Lick Creek and its tributaries drain the east side of the city.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 30,261 people, 10,418 households, and 6,723 families residing in the city.

2009
As of the census of 2009, there were 29,922 people, which was a 28.9% increase from 2000. The population density was 1,243 PD/sqmi. There were 9,223 housing units at an average density of 383.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 55.87% White, 29.19% African American, 0.50% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 11.93% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 19.03% of the population.

There were 8,550 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 people and the average family size was 3.15 people.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,804, and the median income for a family was $39,447. Males had a median income of $30,527 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,038. About 14.8% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Sanford is geologically located above the meeting of white beach sand and Piedmont clay, enabling the city to be a producer of clay bricks. In 1959, Sanford produced 10 percent of the bricks in the United States and was named "Brick Capital of the USA". Brick production continues by manufacturers such as General Shale and Lee Brick and Tile.

Sanford produces textiles, and a Wyeth vaccine facility became the area's largest employer in 2006.

Museums

 * Railroad House Museum

Performing arts

 * Temple Theatre

Government
Sanford operates under a council-manager government. The city council consists of the mayor and seven council members. Five of the council seats are ward (district) representatives, and two seats are citywide representatives elected at-large. Terms last four years and are staggered, with elections every two years.

Education
The Lee County campus of Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is located in Sanford. CCCC awards degrees, diplomas and certifications in a variety of programs.

The Lee County Schools public school system contains three high schools, three middle schools, seven traditional elementary schools, one year-round elementary school, and one alternative school.

 * The three high schools are Lee County High School, Lee Early College on CCCC's campus, and Southern Lee High School. Southern Lee High School and Lee Early College both opened during the 2005-2006 school year.
 * The three middle schools are West Lee Middle School, East Lee Middle School and SanLee Middle School. SanLee Middle School opened in the 2008-2009 school year.
 * The alternative school, Bragg Street Academy, serves students in grades 6 through 12.
 * The seven traditional elementary schools are B.T. Bullock Elementary, Broadway Elementary, Deep River Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, J. Glenn Edwards Elementary, J.R. Ingram, Jr, and W.B. Wicker. Elementary. The year-round elementary school, Tramway Elementary, operates on a lottery.

There are three public charter schools. MINA Charter serves students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Ascend Leadership Academy and Central Carolina Academy serve students in 6th through 12th grades.

There are two private Christian schools, serving preschool through 12th grade: Grace Christian and Lee Christian.

Newspapers
The city's newspaper of record is The Sanford Herald, which has published continuously since 1930. The newspaper is owned by Paxton Media Group, based in Paducah, Kentucky. The Herald is a five-day-a-week morning newspaper and is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and of the North Carolina Press Association.

"The Rant" was founded in 2008 by former journalists with experience at several print publications, including The Sanford Herald. Initially a radio show, it became an online news site in 2014. In 2019, it began publishing a monthly print edition.

Radio stations

 * WFJA Classic Hits and Oldies 105.5 FM - classic hits and oldies
 * WWGP 1050 AM Today's Best Country – country, The Swap Shop and local news
 * W204AV 88.7 – Christian
 * WDCC 90.5 – variety (owned by Central Carolina Community College)
 * WLHC 103.1 – pop standards
 * WDSG 107.9 – beach, oldies, and gospel
 * WXKL 1290 – gospel

Air
Raleigh Executive Jetport (ICAO: KTTA, FAA LID: TTA), formerly known as Sanford-Lee County Airport, is located 8 mi northeast of Sanford via U.S. 1. The airport opened in 2000, replacing the Sanford Lee County Brick Field, and provides both recreational and corporate services.

Designated routes and highways

 * United States Highways:
 * U.S. 1, known also in parts as Jefferson Davis Hwy and Hawkins Avenue (U.S. Bus 1)
 * U.S. Route 15
 * U.S. Route 421, known as Horner Boulevard
 * U.S. Route 501
 * North Carolina Highways:
 * N.C. Route 42
 * N.C. Route 78
 * N.C. Route 87

Commercial rail service

 * CSX Transportation
 * Norfolk Southern Railway
 * Atlantic and Western Railway short line.
 * Atlantic and Yadkin Railway

Public transit
The County of Lee Transit System (COLTS) is a coordinated transit system that provides transportation services in Sanford and Lee County.

Bicycle and pedestrian

 * The Maine-to-Florida U.S. Bicycle Route 1 passes through downtown Sanford and Lee County.
 * A half-mile greenway trail is located in the Kiwanis Family Park with additional mileage under development.

Notable people

 * Hardy Boyz, WWE wrestlers (older brother Matt was born in a Sanford hospital, and both lived there for a few months)
 * Bill Briggs, NFL defensive end
 * Britton Buchanan, runner-up on the fourteenth season of The Voice
 * Floyd Council, blues musician
 * Lita (Amy Dumas), former WWE Diva; now resides in Atlanta, Georgia
 * Bill Harrington, MLB pitcher
 * Wayne Judd, Celebrity Chef, star of CookItUp! With Chef Wayne television, former principal trumpet Lee County Community Orchestra, former youth pastor Abundant Life Christian Center
 * J. D. McDuffie, NASCAR driver
 * Jack Pittman, illustrator and cartoonist
 * ACHES (Patrick Price), professional eSports player, best known for playing Call of Duty
 * Robert T. Reives II, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
 * Herb Thomas, NASCAR driver
 * Dennis Wicker, former lieutenant governor; partner at Nelson Mullins Law Firm; board member of Coca-Cola Consolidated and First Bank
 * Harrison Riddle, radio personality on the WPTF morning show

Sister city
Sanford has two sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International:
 * Yixing, Jiangsu, China
 * 🇲🇽 Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of México, Mexico

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Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 19,900 as of the 2020 census. It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791. Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of eastern North Carolina.

In 2009, Kinston won the All-America City Award. This marks the second time in 21 years the city has won the title.

Early history
At the time of English settlement, the area was inhabited by the Neusiok people. Preceding the historic tribe, indigenous peoples of a variety of cultures had lived in the area for thousands of years. Before the English colonists established the city, they called the area "Atkins Bank", referring to a bluff once owned by Robert Atkins just above the Neuse River. Atkins Bank was the site of farms, a tobacco warehouse, and a Church of England mission.

Kinston was created by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly in December 1762 as "Kingston", in honor of King George III, who had just recently ascended to the throne. The bill to incorporate it was introduced by Richard Caswell, who made his home there and later served as the first governor of the state of North Carolina from 1776 to 1780. After victory in the American Revolution, the citizens renamed the city "Kinston" in 1784 to show the population's disavowal of royalty. In 1833, Kinston briefly became "Caswell", in honor of Governor Caswell, but the name Kinston was restored the following year.

Commissioners appointed to design the town began to accept "subscriptions" for numbered lots. To keep a lot, subscribers were required to build brick homes of specific dimensions within three years or lose their rights to the property. The town was laid out with border streets named East, North, and South, with the western border the Neuse River. The two principal roads within these borders were named for King George and Queen Charlotte. They remain King and Queen Street to this day. Other streets were named in honor of Governor Arthur Dobbs (later renamed Independent Street) and the commissioners.

In December 1791, an act was passed in the General Assembly to abolish Dobbs County and form Lenoir and Glasgow (now Greene) Counties. At that time, Kinston was designated the county seat for Lenoir County.

Kinston was incorporated as a town through an act of the legislature in January 1849, after which the population grew rapidly. In 1850, the population was estimated at 455 people, and just 10 years later, it had more than doubled to over 1000.

Civil War
During the onset of the Civil War, Camp Campbell and Camp Johnston were established near the city as training camps, and a bakery on Queen Street was converted to produce hardtack in large quantities. Also, a factory for the production of shoes for the military was located in Kinston. The Battle of Kinston took place in and around the city on December 14, 1862.

From February 5 to February 22, 1864, twenty two Union soldiers of the 2nd North Carolina Union Volunteer Infantry Regiment were executed by hanging in the city. These men had been captured in the Battle of New Bern by Confederate troops, and were found to have previously served in North Carolina Partisan Ranger units. General George Pickett ordered that they should be court martialed for desertion from the Confederate Army, and the subsequent hangings were carried out by the 54th Regiment, North Carolina Troops under the command of General Robert Hoke. Fifteen of these men were from Jones County and had all started their service in the 8th Battalion North Carolina Partisan Rangers.

The Battle of Wyse Fork, also known as the Battle of Southwest Creek (March 7–10, 1865), took place very near the city. At this later battle, the Confederate ram Neuse was scuttled to avoid capture by Union troops. Remnants of the ship have been salvaged, and were on display at Richard Caswell Park on West Vernon Avenue. A climate-controlled museum has been built on downtown Queen Street, and has moved the hulk there to prevent further deterioration of the original ship's remains. A full-scale replica vessel (Ram Neuse II) has been constructed near the original's resting place (known as the "Cat's Hole") beside the bank of the Neuse River on Heritage Street in Kinston. Union Army forces occupied the city following the battle. United States troops were assigned to the area through the Reconstruction era.

Post-Reconstruction
Despite the hardships of war and Reconstruction, the population of the city continued to grow. By 1870, the population had increased to 1,100 people and grew to more than 1,700 within a decade.

During the late 19th century, an expansion into new areas of industry occurred, most notably the production of horse-drawn carriages. Kinston also became a major tobacco- and cotton-trading center. By the start of the 20th century, more than 5 million pounds of tobacco were being sold annually in Kinston's warehouses. Along with the growth in population and industry came a growth in property values. Some parcels increased in value more than five-fold within a 20-year period.

On April 6, 1916, Joseph Black was taken from the Lenoir County Jail and lynched by a mob of armed men. He was accused of assisting his son in an escape attempt.

20th century
New industries were founded, including lumber and cotton mills, as North Carolina businessmen invested in processing their own crops. Professional sports were introduced in the form of a minor league baseball team. Later growth came from a DuPont plant for the manufacture of polyester fibers, and manufacturing plants for pharmaceuticals. Growth finally slowed following the 1960s, with the shift in textile production overseas. Efforts to reinvigorate the economy through various means have had limited success.

Kinston was heavily impacted by flooding in 1996 and 1999. Hurricane Fran struck the North Carolina coast on September 5, 1996, and brought 16 in of rain to the area, causing the Neuse River to flood portions of the city. On September 16, 1999, Hurricane Floyd struck the area, bringing 17 in of rain. It caused what locals have called the "Flood of the Century".

The National Register of Historic Places lists these Kinston sites: American Tobacco Company Prizery, Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Freight Depot, Baptist Parsonage, Robert L. Blalock House, B. W. Canady House, CSS Neuse, Hill-Grainger Historic District, Hotel Kinston, Jesse Jackson House, Kennedy Memorial Home Historic District, Kinston Apartments, Kinston Baptist-White Rock Presbyterian Church, Kinston Battlefield, Kinston Commercial Historic District, Kinston Fire Station-City Hall, Lenoir County Courthouse, Mitchelltown Historic District, Peebles House, Peoples Bank Building, Queen-Gordon Streets Historic District, Standard Drug No. 2, Sumrell and McCoy Building, Trianon Historic District, Tull-Worth-Holland Farm, and Dempsey Wood House.

Geography
Kinston is in the Atlantic coastal plain region of North Carolina. It is mainly on the northeast side of the Neuse River, and is northeast of the center of Lenoir County. It is 26 mi east of Goldsboro, 30 mi south of Greenville, and 35 mi west of New Bern. The Atlantic Ocean at Emerald Isle is 57 mi to the southeast, and Raleigh, the state capital, is 80 mi to the northwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Kinston has a total area of 48.1 sqkm, of which 0.5 sqkm, or 0.95%, is covered by water.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Kinston has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Kinston was 103 F on July 20, 1977, and August 20–22, 1983, while the coldest temperature recorded was -2 F on January 21, 1985.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, 19,900 people, 8,901 households, and 5,050 families were residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, 21,677 people were living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 67.7% Black, 27.8% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race, and 1.1% from two or more races. About 2.4% were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 23,688 people, 9,829 households, and 6,074 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,415.7 people/sq mi (546.7/km2). The 11,229 housing units averaged 671.1/sq mi (259.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 35.27% White, 62.64% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.14% of the population.

Of the 9,829 households, 28.0% had children under 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were not families. About 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29,and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the age distribution was 24.4% under 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 74.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,630, and for a family was $35,867. Males had a median income of $28,688 versus $21,442 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,779. About 19.7% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.0% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (earlier the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention) operates the Dobbs Youth Development Center juvenile correctional facility in Kinston. The facility, which opened in 1944, has a prisoner capacity of 44.

In the 2017 municipal elections, Democratic candidate Dontario Hardy beat incumbent B.J. Murphy by a margin of 205 votes. City Councilman Robert A. Swinson IV was re-elected alongside newcomer Kristal Suggs, completing Kinston's first ever all African-American city council.

Health care
Kinston is served by UNC Lenoir Health Care, a nonprofit hospital located near NC 11 in Kinston. The hospital offers inpatient, outpatient and preventive healthcare services for the residents of Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties. General services include general medical, surgical, obstetrical, and gynecological care. Specialized services include cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, radiology, urology, and vascular surgery.

Passenger
Kinston is not served directly by passenger trains. The closest Amtrak station is 40 mi to the northwest in Wilson.

Air
Kinston is served by the Kinston Regional Jetport. From here, Bill Harrelson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, left and returned on his Guinness world record-setting "around-the-globe-over-the-poles" flight in his custom-built Lancair N6ZQ, between December 2014 and January 2015.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is the closest major airport, 96 mi northwest of Kinston, with service to more than 45 domestic and international destinations.

Road

 * The main highway in Kinston is US 70, an east–west highway that provides access to the North Carolina coast and major cities to the west, such as Raleigh and Greensboro and I-95.
 * I-795 is the closest interstate highway to Kinston, crossing US-70 in Goldsboro.
 * Other highways that serve Kinston include US 258, NC 11, NC 58, NC 55, and NC 148.

Intercity bus service to Kinston is provided by Greyhound.

Religion
As with most of North Carolina, Kinston is predominantly Protestant with large concentrations of Baptists, Methodists, and various other evangelical groups. Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and Disciples of Christ also constitute a significant portion of the population.

The Roman Catholic community in Kinston has seen steady growth over the years with the migration of Hispanic workers to the area. Catholic migrants have also come from the Northeastern United States who work for the North Carolina Global TransPark and in nearby Greenville.

Kinston at one time had a sizeable Jewish community. As with most Jewish communities in the rural South, it has seen a steady decline. Temple Israel, Kinston's only synagogue, has only a few remaining members.

Public college

 * Lenoir Community College

Private college

 * United American Free Will Baptist Bible College

Public schools

 * Kinston High School
 * Lenoir County Early College
 * North Lenoir High School
 * South Lenoir High School
 * Contentnea-Savannah School
 * Children's Village Academy
 * Rochelle Middle School
 * Woodington Middle School
 * Banks Elementary School
 * Northwest Elementary School
 * Moss Hill Elementary School
 * Southeast Elementary School
 * Southwood Elementary School
 * Northeast Elementary School

Private schools

 * Arendell Parrott Academy, a nonsectarian private school (kindergarten-grade 12)
 * Bethel Christian Academy, a Christian private school (kindergarten-grade 12)

Arts and theater
One of Kinston's most notable buildings is the Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center, formerly Grainger High School. Constructed in 1924 after a fire destroyed the previous Kinston High School building, the school was named after Jesse W. Grainger, a local truck farmer who owned the land that the school was built upon and donated money to fund one-half of the building's $182,340 general contractor's fee. After the decision in 1970 to make way for the newly constructed and integrated Kinston High School, it served as Kinston Jr. High School until 1987 (when ninth-grade students were moved to the campus of Kinston High School and eighth-grade students were relocated to the campus of Rochelle Middle School). After the school's closure, the building was sold to a private developer, who renovated the school and turned it into a performing arts center. The property was most recently sold to the Landmark Development Group, which renovated the building into Grainger Elderly Housing, a 57-unit apartment complex for low-income elderly residents.

Tourism and recreation
The Neuse Regional Library system is headquartered in Kinston and operates branches in Kinston, LaGrange, and Pink Hill, as well as locations in Greene and Jones Counties.

Kinston is home to the CSS Neuse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its remains are on display in the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center. The Lenoir County Confederate Memorial, the Caswell family cemetery, and the Lenoir County Korean and Vietnam War Memorial are located nearby. There is also a Civil War Trails marker.

The Cultural Heritage Museum, built in 2000 on South Queen Street as a new economic development catalyst for Kinston and the surrounding areas of eastern North Carolina, was created to recognize the contributions of African Americans in numerous fields. It pays tribute to the more than 200,000 Black soldiers and 7,000 White officers of the United States Colored Troops who fought with the Union forces in the Civil War. It also honors Black military veterans from all wars, Carl Long and the Negro Baseball League players, local heroes, and Africa and Black history in general. The museum intends to generate jobs and promote economic expansion opportunities.

Kinston is home to several notable restaurants. The Chef & the Farmer, recipient of a James Beard Award, started by Vivian Howard and Ben Knight, is located in downtown Kinston. The PBS series A Chef's Life focuses on the restaurant, owners, and local farmers from whom it sources, such as Brothers Farm. The Barn Steakhouse and The Baron & the Beef are also fine-dining establishments featuring locally sourced produce and meats on their menus while supporting sustainable agriculture. Also a proponent of sustainable practices and local ingredients, Mother Earth Brewing was founded in Kinston in the summer of 2008.

Other local attractions include the Neuseway Nature Center and Planetarium, the Kinston Center for the Arts, the Global Transit Park (GTP), Grainger Stadium, the Caswell Center, and Lenoir Memorial Hospital.

Annual festivities in Kinston include the Sand in the Streets concert series held at Pearson Park, the Annual BBQ Festival on the Neuse River, and the Festival on the Neuse.

Sports
Kinston's Grainger Stadium is home to the Down East Wood Ducks, a Class A Minor League Baseball team in the North Division of the Carolina League that began play in 2017. It was previously home to the Kinston Indians minor league baseball team, as well as youth and college level baseball tournaments. The town first hosted professional baseball in 1908 and among the many alumni is Rick Ferrell, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Manny Ramirez, and Lonnie Chisenhall.

The Kinston Drag Strip hosts a variety of motor-sports events throughout the year. Kinston also has three golf courses: Kinston Country Club, Falling Creek Country Club, and Bill Fay Park Par 3 Golf Course. Barnet Park is home to a disc golf course. The Galaxy of Sports recreational facility includes a bowling alley, skating rink, and health club.

In 2012, Woodmen of the World constructed the Woodmen of the World Community Center and Lions Water Adventure Park, a 53000 ft2 facility that offers a cardio and strength-training center, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, several corporate reception areas, and conference rooms, as well as a quarter-mile elevated track and several sporting courts. The center is now owned by the city of Kinston and is called the Kinston Community Center.

In 1956, Kinston was the site of a rare, perfect game of billiards, as Willie Mosconi sank 150 balls in a row in one inning against Jimmy Moore.

In 2018, ESPN called Kinston "America's Basketball Heaven". According to the ESPN article, one in 52.7 players on Kinston High School's varsity team makes the NBA.

Parks and recreation

 * Neuseway Nature Park, Campground, and Meeting Facility
 * Pearson Park
 * Bill Fay Memorial Park
 * Emma Webb Park
 * Fairfield Park
 * Holloway Park
 * Lovit Hines Park
 * Southeast Park
 * Barnet Park
 * Lions Adventure Water Park

Notable people

 * Larry Beck, professional golfer
 * Jocelyn Brown, singer
 * James Tim Brymn, jazz musician
 * Reggie Bullock, NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks
 * Carter Capps, All-America baseball player at Mt. Olive College and MLB relief pitcher
 * William Caswell, Revolutionary War general
 * Dwight Clark, retired NFL receiver for San Francisco 49ers, noted for "The Catch"
 * Quinton Coples, defensive end formerly of the New York Jets
 * Steve Cowper, former governor of Alaska
 * Richard Cray, singer
 * Tony Dawson, retired NBA player
 * Ed Grady, actor
 * Chris Hatcher, MLB pitcher
 * Malcolm Howard, federal judge
 * Vivian Howard, chef
 * Brandon Ingram, NBA player for the New Orleans Pelicans
 * Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell, retired NBA player
 * Mitchell's Christian Singers, gospel group
 * Robert "Brother Ah" Northern, jazz musician, educator, radio host
 * Susan Owens, Washington State Supreme Court justice
 * Maceo Parker, musician
 * Melvin Parker, drummer
 * Marion A. Parrott, lawyer, activist
 * Jaime Pressly, actress, model
 * Barbara Roy, singer
 * Ted Sampley, Vietnam veteran and POW-MIA activist
 * Christa Sauls, actress, model
 * Charles Shackleford, retired NBA player
 * J. Carlyle Sitterson, educator
 * Tab Smith, swing saxophonist
 * Frank Snepp, journalist
 * Jerry Stackhouse, retired NBA player
 * George Suggs, MLB pitcher
 * Ola B. Watford, geophysicist
 * Mitchell Wiggins, retired NBA player
 * Tyrone Willingham, college football coach

title: Kinston, North Carolina