The city of Kinston is the county
seat of Lenoir
County, North Carolina. Kinston
is located approximately 78 miles (126
kilometers) southeast of the state
capital, Raleigh,
and 69 miles (111 kilometers) northwest
of Morehead
City and the Atlantic Coast.
Kinston offers residents an historic
downtown, a dedicated arts community
and, for the sports enthusiasts, minor
league baseball.