Community Information—Amenities

Shopping

All major types of purchases can be made in Warrenton or Norlina. Beyond the meeting standard household needs, our quaint historic downtowns have become home to many antique and specialty shops. In addition to the three malls in the County, within a 25 minute drive of Warrenton there are shopping malls in Henderson, Roanoke Rapids and Littleton. In just an hour, you’re shopping in Raleigh, Chapel Hill or Rocky Mount.

Housing

Warren County is graced with many beautiful homes dating from the 18th century to the present. Warrenton, in particular, boasts a distinctive group of fine buildings constructed during the 1840s and 1850s. in and around both the towns of Warrenton and Norlina there are attractive subdivisions with building lots available. Land is available on both Gaston and Kerr lakes for residential construction. Many beautiful subdivisions with available houses are located on Lake Gaston.

Churches

All major denominations are well represented throughout Warren County and include, but are not limited to, the following: Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal Holiness, and Jehovah's Witness.

Cultural Activities

Warren County is advantageously located with respect to cultural activities. Lakeland Cultural Arts Center is located 15 miles east of Warrenton and features a variety of plays, dinner theaters, instructional programs and other fine cultural activities. Lakeland is reputedly the busiest single-stage community theatre in the United States.

History buffs will find Warren County an excellent location for both sightseeing and research, as historical sites abound throughout the County. Warren County has over 50 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Properties. The 178-mile Lafayette Trail, part of the NC Scenic Byways Program, crosses Warren County, and many visitors enjoy taking a “Walking Tour” of historic homes in Warrenton. There are many local events throughout the year including Firemen’s Day, 4th of July Fireworks off the Eaton Ferry Bridge, the Lake Gaston Seafood Festival, the Haliwa-Saponi Pow-Wow, Norlina Days, fishing tournaments and the annual Christmas Parade in December.

Recreation

The County of Warren conducts a full-time recreation program administered by the Parks and Recreation Director. There are a number of baseball and basketball leagues throughout the County for all age groups.

Lake Gaston

20,000 acres of clear blue, fresh water with 350 miles of shoreline (34 miles long). The water of Lake Gaston has officially been classified “A-2,” the highest rating in the eastern United States. Water levels vary less than one foot under normal conditions. Lake Gaston has year-round appeal for quiet dining, fishing, camping, sailing, golf or action recreation (boating, skiing, dancing). Cottages, mobile homes and boat rentals are available.

Kerr Lake

A 50,000-acre impoundment with over 800 miles of shoreline. Over 850 campsites are available. Three commercial marinas provide excellent resources for boaters. Community buildings with kitchen facilities and picnic shelters are located throughout the parks for public use. The lake attracts some three million visitors annually. North Carolina operates seven state parks along the lake. Kimball Point and County Line State Recreation Areas are located in Warren County, drawing over 150,000 visitors annually.

Civic, Fraternal and Youth Organizations

A wide variety of civic and fraternal organizations can be found throughout Warren County, including the Warren County Arts Council, Warrenton Woman’s Club, Macon Woman’s Club, The Warren County Jaycees, Shriners Club, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Volunteer Fire Departments, AARP, Garden Clubs, 4-H activities, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, Citizens for Animal Protection, NAACP, Warren Education Fund and many, many others.

Lodging

Hotel and motel units are available near lake Gaston, and there are numerous hotels nearby. The County currently has three charming Bed & Breakfasts in operation—The Ivy, the Magnolia Manor Plantation, and the Scarlet Inn (252) 257-4127. A wide variety of vacation rentals from campsites, to cabins, townhouses and lakefront homes are available at both Kerr and Gaston Lakes.

Financial Institutions

BB&T, First Citizens and the Local Government Federal Credit Union have branches located in Warrenton, and Southern Bank is located in Norlina. In addition, ATM machines are located in area shopping centers.

Highways

Warren County is within easy reach of both Interstates 85 and 95, with I-85 crossing the northwest corner of the county and I-95 being only 15 miles to the east. The county is crisscrossed by US-401, US-158, US-1, NC-43 and NC-58.

• US-1 (north-south)
• US-158 (east-west)
• US-401 (north-south)

Airline Service

Local commercial air service is provided by the Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) located between Raleigh and Durham, 55 miles from Warrenton, and the Henderson/Oxford Airport (HNZ) located 22 miles and 25 minutes from Warrenton. Paved and lighted 5,000 foot runway, paved parallel taxiways, full instrument landing, jet fuel and complete executive maintenance and hangar spaces are also available.

Local Newspapers

The following newspapers serve the county: The Henderson Dispatch (subscription only), The Lake Gaston Gazette, The Littleton Observer and The Warren Record.

Chamber of Commerce

The area is served by two Chamber of Commerce organizations:

• The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County (252) 257-2657
• The multi-county Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce (252) 586-5712

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