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KingNC averageUS Census ACS
Population
7,345
Per-capita income
$36,280
Median home value
$227,500
Bachelor's or higher
28%
Typical home value $280,667 +4.6% yr/yr · +29.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025173 housing units ($45.9M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2025-11-04
Jane Cole ✓ 396 · Michael Lane ✓ 318 · David Hudson 261 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 8
Mayor 2023-11-07
Rick McCraw ✓ 19 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 1
City Council 2023-11-07
Mary Burton ✓ 15 · Robert (Bobby) Adams ✓ 14 · Terri Calloway Fowler 12 · Robert (Gray) Southern 5 · Tyler Bowles 4 · Steven Hewett 2

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Mon Aug 24, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Tue Sep 8, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Thu Sep 10, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Recent meetings

Thu Aug 13, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon Aug 3, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

King City Council to hear annexation requests and speed limit changes

The King City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider public hearings on two voluntary annexation requests, discuss an ordinance amendment, and act on several items including speed limit changes, a police canine transfer, and agreements with external vendors.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, August 03, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Back to School Mutts and Movie Night: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 6:45 pm, Movie starts at 7:45 pm. HOSTED BY: The Friends of the Stokes Shelter. Movie: The Secret Life of Pets. Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and drinks. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. School supplies for the kids **While supplies last** LOCATION: King Central Park, 302 Kirby Rd., King, NC 27021  King City Powwow: Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2026, rain or shine event. LOCATION: 436 S. Main St, King, NC 27021 (Admission Charge  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting : Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6 p.m., Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, August 24, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street.  City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday  DATE CHANGE: King City Council, Regular Me eting: TUESDAY, September 8, 2026, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Stokes Co Fair: Tuesday-Saturday, September 15 -19, 2026, American Legion 290; http://stokescountyfair.org/  KingFest: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1 …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Thu Jul 9, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon Jul 6, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Council to set public hearing for communication tower special use permit

The King City Council will consider consent agenda items including setting public hearing dates for a communication tower special use permit and two voluntary annexation requests. Discussion items include a lease agreement draft for the Chamber and an action item on comprehensive plan branding review. The council will also receive departmental reports and hold a closed session for attorney/client privilege.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, July 06, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Senior Services Board, Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 3:00 pm, King Senior Center, 107 White Road, Lower Parking Lot  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6 p.m., Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 2 pm, Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, July 27, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street. PUBLIC COMMENT Notes on Public Comment: This agenda item is included to allow input to the City Council from any citizen who wishes to address the Council without requesting to be on the agend a. Those who wish to address City Council are required to provide their name, address, including city/county of residence and topic. Speakers shall be courteous in their language and presentation. Any disruption of the meeting, insults, personal attacks , accusations, profanity, vulgar language, inappropriate gestures, or other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If this occurs, the person will be identified and asked to stop or leave. If the behavior con …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Thu Jun 11, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon Jun 1, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Council holds public hearings on annexations and zoning amendments

The King City Council is holding a regular meeting. They will conduct public hearings on voluntary annexation requests by Celia Cruz & Jose Montoya and by Carl & Kristine Mitchell, and on amendments to Chapter 32 (Zoning) covering definitions, special use permits, districts, uses, and development standards. The consent agenda includes setting a public hearing date for a communication tower special use permit and ordering 2026 tax collections. Action items include a budget amendment and revision of an ordinance.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, June 01, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6 pm, Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  City Offices will be closed: Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the 4th of July.  Veterans Walk: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8-8:30 am, Route Description: South Main Street from City Hall to American Legion Post #290  4th of July Parade: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12 noon; Line up starts at 9 am; From West School Street onto East Dalton Road to White Rd ending at King Rec Acres.  4th of July Fireworks: Saturday, July 4, 2026, at dusk (Approximately 9:15 p.m.) Fireworks can be seen from various locations around the city.  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, July 6, 2025, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Senior Services Board, Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 3:00 pm, King Senior Center, 107 White Road, Lower Parking Lot  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6 p.m., Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 Whi …
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Tue May 26, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board to hold public hearing on zoning amendments

The King City Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 32 of the city code, covering definitions, special use permits, zoning districts, allowed uses, and development standards. The board will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear items of general concern.

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City of King City Planning Board Meeting 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Scott Vernon ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, June 1, 2026, 6 p.m ., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6 pm , Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6 p.m . at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  City Offices will be closed: Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the 4th of July.  Veterans Walk: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8 -8:30 am, Route Description: South Main Street from City Hall to American Legion Post #290  4th of July Parade: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12 noon; Line up starts at 9 am; From West School Street onto East Dalton Road to White Rd ending at King Rec Acres.  4th of July Fireworks: Saturday, July 4, 2026, at dusk (Approximately 9:15 p.m.) Fireworks can be seen from various locations around the city.  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, July 6, 2025, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street 1. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes a. April 27.2026 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Public Hearing - Amend Ch …
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Thu May 14, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon May 4, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Public hearing on FY 2026-27 annual budget ordinance

The King City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 annual budget (Ordinance No. 2026-07) and consider several consent agenda items, including a request to amend zoning regulations and set public hearing dates for two voluntary annexations. Action items include a budget amendment, adoption of the 2025 Local Water Supply Plan, a soccer concession stand proposal, a 10/70 provision request, and a 5-year strategic and economic development plan for downtown King. The meeting also includes recognition of a senior services board member and proclamations.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, May 04, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6 pm, Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  Community Shred Event: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1-3 pm, Across the street from King City Hall, 229 S Main St.  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 2 pm, Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  City Hall Closed: Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday  CHANGE -- King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: TUESDAY, May 25, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, June 1, 2026, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street PUBLIC COMMENT Notes on Public Comment: This agenda item is included to allow input to the City Council from any citizen who wishes to address the Council without requesting to be on the agenda. Those who wish to address City Council are required to provide their name, address, including city/county of residence and topic. Speakers shall be courteous in their language and presentation. Any disruption of the meeting, insults, personal attacks, accusations, profanity, vulg …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Council Called Budget Workshop Meeting

Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget, raise capitalization threshold

The King City Council is holding a called budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and consider Resolution 2026-11, which would raise the capitalization threshold for capital assets.

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City of King City Council Called Budget Workshop Meeting 8:00 AM Tuesday, April 28, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Resolution 2026-11: Raise Capitalization Threshold B. Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board to discuss Request for 10/70 Provision by Jon Wright

The King City Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with one discussion item: a request for the 10/70 Provision by Jon Wright. The board will also approve minutes from February 23, 2026, and hear community announcements. The next meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday, May 25, 2026.

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City of King City Planning Board Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, April 27, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Tracey Collins ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  The Moving Wall: April 30th - May 4th, 2026, American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 290, 436 S. Main St., King. The Vietnam War Memorial. www.thewallkingnc.com  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, May 4, 2026, 6 p.m ., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6 pm , Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  Community Shred Event: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1 -3 pm, Across the street from King City Hall, 229 S Main St.  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 2 pm, Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  City Hall Closed: Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday  CHANGE King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: TUESDAY, May 25, 2026, 6 p.m . at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street 1. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes a. February 23, 2026 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Request for the 10/70 Provision by Jon Wright. ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
Fri Apr 17, 2026

Council Called Budget Workshop Meeting

Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget at workshop

The King City Council holds a called budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. The agenda includes the pledge, invocation, and a single discussion item. No specific figures or decisions are noted; the meeting is strictly a discussion session.

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City of King City Council Called Budget Workshop Meeting 9:00 AM Friday, April 17, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discussion of FY 2026-27 Budget ADJOURNMENT
Thu Apr 16, 2026

Council Called Budget Workshop Meeting

Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget and annexation request

The King City Council will hold a called budget workshop meeting to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. A public hearing is scheduled for a voluntary annexation request by Sam Hooker (King’s Cross Properties, LLC). No votes or decisions are recorded on this agenda; items are for discussion and public input.

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City of King City Council Called Budget Workshop Meeting 9:00 AM Thursday, April 16, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION 1. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing - Voluntary Annexation Request by Sam Hooker (King’s Cross Properties, LLC). 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Public hearing on closing parts of Rupert Hall and Slate Alley

The City Council will hold a public hearing on closing portions of Rupert Hall and Slate Alley. Action items include a budget amendment, land donation from RJR, land purchase from 2A Real Estate, and a 5-year strategic plan for downtown King. The consent agenda covers minutes, enforcement code amendments, senior services renewal, and rescheduling an annexation hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to coordinate American flags and ribbons for Memorial

The Council decided to support displaying American flags and allowing yellow ribbons on city poles for the Moving Wall event. Councilman Lane added two items to the closed session agenda regarding business development and real property acquisition.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, April 06, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  White Goods Pick-Up: April 6-10, 2026. Please place items to be collected at the curb without blocking driveways.  Senior Services Board, Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 3:00 pm, King Senior Center, 107 White Road, Lower Parking Lot  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6 pm, Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Meet Me on Main & 5k/Fun Run: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Rain date Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Downtown King.  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  The Moving Wall: April 30th - May 4th, 2026, American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 290, 436 S. Main St., King. The Vietnam War Memorial. www.thewallkingnc.com  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, May 4, 2026, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street PUBLIC COMMENT Notes on Public Comment: This agenda item is included to allow input to the City Council from any citizen …
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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, April 6 2 026 MINUTES City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 The King City Council convened for its regular meeting at King City Hall, Council Chambers, 229 S. Main St, King, on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and make decisions on various city matters. Present at the meeting were Councilman Tyler Bowles, Mayor Pro Tern Jane Cole, Mayor Rick Mccraw, Councilwoman Terri Fowler, Councilman Michael Lane, City Engineer Ben Marion, City Attorney Brad Friesen, City Manager Scott Barrow, City Clerk Nicole Branshaw, Director of Finance & Personnel Susan O'Brien, Intern City Planner Emerson Wright, Fire Chief Steven Roberson, Police Chief Jordan Boyette, Police Lt. M. Perdue, Senior Center Director Paula Hall, Collections Clerk Tiffany George, Building Inspector Rick Gordon, and Chaplain Rick Hughes. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, with all remaining standing for the invocation given by Chaplain Rick Hughes. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor presented the agenda items. Adding the Community Shred Event on May 19, 2026, from 1-3, and correcting that the Community Appearance Commission Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16th. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor McCraw opened the public comment period at 6:04 PM, reading the guidelines for public participation, …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Thu Mar 19, 2026

Community Appearance Commission Meeting

Commission to vote on sponsoring shred event, select ornament design

The Community Appearance Commission will meet to administer the oath of office to new member Megan Cope, approve minutes from January 15, 2026, and discuss and vote on two new business items: sponsoring a shred event in 2026 and selecting a design for the 2026 tree lighting ornament. Public comment will also be heard.

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City of King City Community Appearance Commission Meeting 2:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2026 Parks and Rec Community Building, Parlor Room, 107 White Road AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION 1. ITEM FOR PRESENTATION A. Administration of the Oath of Office for New Member 1. Megan Cope 2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA/APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes – January 15, 2026 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Discuss sponsoring a shred event 2026/ vote B. Review ornament ideas, select, and vote on the design to order for the 2026 tree lighting event. ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
Thu Mar 12, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Parks committee to vote on soccer concession stand upgrades

The King Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will vote on a proposal from United Stokes Football Club for improvements to the soccer concession stand. The committee will also discuss pricing for park signs, review requested budget items, and consider playground rental policies including fees for schools outside Stokes County. Updates on new parking lot construction and playground matting repairs are scheduled.

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City of King City Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Thursday, March 12, 2026 Parks and Rec Community Building, Parlor Room, 107 White Road AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Feed Stokes 5-K: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8 am – 10 am, King Central Park  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2 pm , City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6 pm , at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  King Little League Opening Day: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9 am, King Rec Acres, 107 White Rd.  Easter Eggstravaganza!: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11 am - 1 pm, King Central Park; 302 Kirby Rd. King, Food, Games, Bounce Houses, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Special beeping egg hunt for children with visual impairments.  City Hall Closed: Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Easter Holiday  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, April 6, 2026, 6 p.m ., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  White Goods Pick -Up: April 6-10, 2026. Please place items to be collected at the curb without blocking driveways.  Senior Services Board, Regular Meeting : Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 3:00 pm , King Senior Center, 107 White Road, Lower Parking Lot  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6 pm , Parks/Rec C …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Council holds public hearing on conditional rezoning request by Gary Bowman

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request (CZ-R-MF-A-049) by Gary Bowman. The Council will also consider a budget amendment (2025-06.05) and a resolution approving financing terms for two police vehicles. The agenda includes several announcements of upcoming community events and meetings.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, March 02, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Led by Boy Scout Troop 409 in King, NC, based out of American Legion Post #290 Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6 pm, Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  Feed Stokes 5-K: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8 am – 10 am, King Central Park  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2 pm , City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6 pm , at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Easter Eggstravaganza!: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11 am - 1 pm, King Central Park; 302 Kirby Rd. King, Food, Games, Bounce Houses, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Special beeping egg hunt for children with visual impairments.  City Hall Closed: Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Easter Holiday  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, April 6, 2026, 6 p.m ., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  White Goods Pick -Up: April 6 -10, 2026. Please place items to be collected at the curb without blocking driveways.  Senior Services Board, Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 3:00 pm, King Senior Center, 107 White Road, Lower Par …
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Mon Feb 23, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Public hearing on conditional rezoning request by Gary Bowman

The King Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request (CZ-R-MF-A-049) by Gary Bowman. The board will also consider approving minutes from December 22, 2025. Other agenda items are procedural announcements and administrative updates.

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City of King City Planning Board Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, February 23, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Economic Development Committee, Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Feed Stokes 5-K: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., King Central Park  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6 p.m., Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  Community Appearance Commission: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street 1. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes a. December 22, 2025 3. ACTION ITEM A. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Rezoning Request by Gary Bowman – CZ-R-MF-A-049. ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting - CANCELED

Parks and Rec meeting canceled for lack of items

The King City Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026 has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.

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✓ Decided: Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting canceled

The February 12, 2026 meeting of the King Parks & Recreation Advisory Board was canceled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions were made.

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City of King City Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Thursday, February 12, 2026 Parks and Rec Community Building, Parlor Room, 107 White Road AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELED – LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements: 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Council Regular Meeting

Council to award Crooked Run Creek pump station replacement contract

The council will hold public hearings on a voluntary annexation request by Alice R. & Garry L. Merritt (7'G's, LLC) and a special use permit request by Gary Bowman (SU-011). Action items include awarding a contract for the Crooked Run Creek/Farm Pump Station and Force Main Replacement Project, considering Budget Amendment 2025-06.03, and reviewing the Special Event Street Closures Ordinance 2026-01. A new employee will be introduced and departmental reports will be presented.

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City of King City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, February 02, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE: Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION – Chaplain Rick Hughes ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 p.m., Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street PUBLIC COMMENT Notes on Public Comment: This agenda item is included to allow input to the City Council from any citizen who wishes to address the Council without requesting to be on the agenda. Those who wish to address City Council are required to provide their name, address, including city/county of residence and topic. Speakers shall be courteous in their language and presentation. Any disruption of the meeting, insults, personal attacks, accusations, profanity, vulgar language, inappropriate gestures, or other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If this occurs, the person will be identified and asked to stop or leave. If the behavior continues and they refuse to leave, they will be removed from the Council meeting. A speaker will be allowed 3 minutes …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026

Planning Board Meeting - CANCELED Inclement Weather

Planning Board meeting canceled due to inclement weather

The January 26, 2026, meeting of the City of King Planning Board was canceled because of inclement weather. No business was conducted; the agenda included a public hearing for a special use permit request (SU-011) by Gary Bowman that will be rescheduled.

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✓ Decided: King Planning Board meeting canceled due to inclement weather

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, was canceled. The City Council will still conduct the hearing regarding the Special Use Permit for a 7-unit apartment building on Pineview Drive on February 2, 2026.

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City of King City Planning Board Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, January 26, 2026 City of King City Hall Council Chambers 229 S. Main St., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Notes on Announcements:  Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, Regular Meeting: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 p.m., Parks/Rec Community Building Parlor Room, 107 White Road  King Planning Board, Regular Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street  King City Council, Regular Meeting: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 229 S. Main Street 1. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes a. December 22, 2025 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Special Use Permit Request by Gary Bowman – SU-011 ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
📄 From the minutes
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Notice of Canceled Meeting of the King Planning Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board meeting of the City of King scheduled for January 26, 2026, has been canceled due to inclement weather. The canceled agenda item was: Item 1: Special Use Permit request SU-011 by Gary Bowman of Winston- Salem, NC, to construct a 7- unit apartment building in the 100 block of Pineview Drive, identified as SCTM 5991-98-6617. This cancellation applies only to the Planning Board meeting. The City Council of the City of King will still conduct the duly noticed quasi -judicial evidentiary hearing on this application on February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at King City Hall, 229 S. Main Street, King, North Carolina, as previously advertised. All interested persons may appear and present evidence at the City Council hearing. The next regular Planning Board/Board of Adjustments meeting is scheduled for Monday , February 23, 2026. Dated and posted on the 25th day of January 2026 City of King Nicole Branshaw Nicole Branshaw City Clerk
Thu Jan 15, 2026

Community Appearance Commission Meeting

Commission to consider budget request for FY 2026-2027

The King Community Appearance Commission will meet to administer oaths for reappointed and new members, discuss updates to Welcome to King signs, review the 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting event for changes in 2026, and consider a budget item request for fiscal year 2026-2027.

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City of King City Community Appearance Commission Meeting 2:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2026 Rec Acres Community Building 107 White Rd., King, NC 27021 AGENDA MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE Notes on Pledge: Remain Standing for the invocation INVOCATION 1. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION A. Administration of the Oath of Office for Reappointed Members 1. Marlene McCraw 2. Betty Greenlee 3. Jeannie Smith 4. Meghan Cope B. Administration of the Oath of Office for New Member 1. Traci Spainhour 2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA/APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes - September 18, 2025 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Welcome to King Signs Update and Discussion b. Christmas Tree Lighting Event Like/Dislikes/ Things to Change For 2026 Event 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Budget Item Request For FY-2026-2027 ITEMS OF GENERAL CONCERN ADJOURNMENT
💰 Federal awards (top 4 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.4MVILLAGE CARE OF KING, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES.
$1.4MVILLAGE CARE OF KING, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES WITH BASE YEAR POP: 04/01/2025-03/31/2
$1.3MVILLAGE CARE OF KING, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME SERVICES FOR ALL QUALIFIED VETERANS
$363,088VILLAGE CARE OF KING, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME CARE SERVICES FY23 2ND QTR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Forsyth County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)
Business establishments9,141 (190,157 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,163/mo (172 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.9% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.407
All kids
0.345
Black kids
0.303

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