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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Thanksgiving Favorites, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh or Canned

Nov 22

Nov 22 Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Thanksgiving Favorites, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh or Canned

According to cranberry research, 73 % of Americans prefer their cranberry sauce jellied in the shape of a can and 54 % of Americans serve their sauce sliced along the ridges made by the can. I am one of those people, I enjoy my cranberry sauce sliced along the ridges. I am a firm believer that there is certainly room for both. Regardless of your favorite way to enjoy the tart treat on holidays, let’s not forget that cranberries are one of best fruits to have on the menu year-round, not only are they tasty, they are a great source of nutrients and antioxidants.

Jason McKnight: 14 Faith Forward – Gratitude or Grumbling

Nov 19

Nov 19 Jason McKnight: 14 Faith Forward – Gratitude or Grumbling

As an immigrant to America, I love the final six weeks of the year: this amazing national rhythm from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. A climax to every year it imparts four gifts: a day to give thanks, a season to reflect & anticipate (Advent), a joy-filled celebration of our Savior, and then a pivot to a new adventure in the New Year. While not every person celebrates each element, all four of these are the pathway we walk as a culture and country.

Mike Parker: Skirmishes focused on Fort Johnson in 1775

Nov 17

Nov 17 Mike Parker: Skirmishes focused on Fort Johnson in 1775

In the second half of 1775, Fort Johnson, North Carolina, was the scene of two major skirmishes between Continental and British soldiers and sailors. But the story of Fort Johnson began much earlier.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Become Familiar with Fennel this Fall

Nov 15

Nov 15 Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Become Familiar with Fennel this Fall

Fennel is one of the most underused vegetables in the fall, mostly since many people are only familiar with the form of the fennel seeds commonly found in spice blends. Most people are quite surprised when they actually first taste fresh fennel, its’ licorice like flavor takes some getting used to.

Evelyn Coleman Dove: When God Calls You, Answer

Nov 14

Nov 14 Evelyn Coleman Dove: When God Calls You, Answer

Local News, Columns

Initially, as I read the Email from Tekela Whitfield, I thought "What a pretty name." I asked her for the meaning, and I complimented her on the name. As we communicated over the next week or so, I learned that she is very professional and forthright

Kristy Kelly: When your weight-loss plan needs a welder

Nov 13

Nov 13 Kristy Kelly: When your weight-loss plan needs a welder

Needing a welder to lose weight was not on my 2025 bingo card, I admit—but alas, here we are.

Mike Parker: Join troops as they ‘Muster the Militia’ this Saturday

Nov 10

Nov 10 Mike Parker: Join troops as they ‘Muster the Militia’ this Saturday

Reenactors and living historians are joining forces for an encampment at the Caswell Memorial Site to interpret life in Dobbs County, the current day Lenoir County, in 1775, as part of the celebration of this nation’s 250th anniversary. “Mustering the Militia will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 15.

What’s Your Thanksgiving Tradition, Dressing or Stuffing?

Nov 8

Nov 8 What’s Your Thanksgiving Tradition, Dressing or Stuffing?

Really, what’s the difference, and are they interchangeable? These are long standing questions, and from my experience the terms are pretty much used interchangeably. At my house we have dressing, but it is made pretty much like the official description for stuffing. It’s my Mom’s recipe and of course it does not include exact measurements, so replicating it has eluded me so far. Seems like I can get the taste right but not the consistency, I will definitely keep trying.

Evelyn Coleman Dove: Celebrating Life

Nov 6

Nov 6 Evelyn Coleman Dove: Celebrating Life

Local News, Columns

October 18th is a special day for my family. It is the date that my father William Lee Dove was born in 1920. Had he lived, he would be celebrating his 105th birthday with cake and ice cream. Oh, there would be a full feast of a meal. But all that would matter to him is the dessert. So, we all eat ice cream in his memory every year.

Faith Forward with Jason McKnight: Winning more battles over Porn

Nov 5

Nov 5 Faith Forward with Jason McKnight: Winning more battles over Porn

In our age of endless watching, hand-held screens, dropping cultural standards, and opportunities everywhere, we need to have frank and clear conversations about porn. The internet is so good at drawing people in. Men and women participate in porn almost equally. It’s so regularly consumed that the marriage bed is often affected for years into marriages. It’s just expected.

Hickory Grove Church (2)

Nov 4

Nov 4 Hickory Grove Church (2)

Historically significant, Hickory Grove is the first local church built in Bucklesberry. A forty-six page book (see https://t.ly/KUxSv), written by church members, affirmed Hickory Grove's original building was initially constructed in 1860 and bricked a century later in 1964:

Mike Parker: Marine Corps celebrates 250th Anniversary

Nov 3

Nov 3 Mike Parker: Marine Corps celebrates 250th Anniversary

Next Monday, November 10, the U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th anniversary. The first version of the Marines began on November 10, 1775, when Congress adopted a resolution creating the Continental Marines. The Second Continental Congress sent a resolution of Gen. George Washington that read – in part –

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Turnips are Turning Up…at Your Local Farmers Market

Nov 1

Nov 1 Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Turnips are Turning Up…at Your Local Farmers Market

I have never been the biggest fan of turnips, but I have discovered over the past few years that if prepared in the right way, they will take on a variety of unique flavors depending on your recipe. Turnips are often mistaken for a member of the root family, in reality the turnip belongs to the cruciferous family whose cousins are Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. Even so, most often consumed is the bulbous root of the turnip.

Kinston officer saves choking infant

Oct 29

Oct 29 Kinston officer saves choking infant

KPD Press Release

Local News, Columns

On October 28, 2025, around 9:07 p.m., KPD’s D-Squad responded to a terrifying call, a 4-month-old infant choking.

Mike Parker: Beth goes home to be with the Lord

Oct 27

Oct 27 Mike Parker: Beth goes home to be with the Lord

Friday morning, I opened an email informing me that Beth Newton passed away Monday. Just a few days before her passing, Beth had sent me a letter that explained – in medical terms – the deteriorating condition of her heart. I sent a photo of her note to my daughter Sara, who is a cardiac nurse, because I am not fluent in medical terminology. In that note, Beth said that she might not live long. I never expected the end to come so soon.

BJ Murphy: The Real Crisis in Kinston Isn’t Politics, It’s Participation

Oct 26

Oct 26 BJ Murphy: The Real Crisis in Kinston Isn’t Politics, It’s Participation

Columns, Local News, Politics

As my family prepares to move just outside of La Grange, I realize this election season marks the last time we’ll vote in a City of Kinston mayoral race. That simple fact carries some weight. For me, it’s more than a change of address. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on what’s happening to the city I still love. So, here’s some real talk.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Rooting for Rutabaga!

Oct 25

Oct 25 Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Rooting for Rutabaga!

Rutabaga is another one of those “love ‘em or hate ‘em” vegetables, I am not on the love ‘em side but I know many who are. I have tried them every way I know how and roasting was the best but you must eat them hot! So, what do you do with a rutabaga?

Jane Phillips: 250 Years Ago, in Dobbs County During the American Revolution

Oct 23

Oct 23 Jane Phillips: 250 Years Ago, in Dobbs County During the American Revolution

In Kinston (Kington) 250 years ago in October 1775, Dobbs County (now Lenoir County) was a time for Patriot political organizing and militia preparations for the American Revolution. While both Patriots and Loyalists initially declared loyalty to the King, they differed on the terms for remaining British. Patriots believed in their natural rights and the British Constitution, arguing for fair treatment and reconciliation, but prepared for armed resistance if those terms were unmet. Loyalists, in contrast, were often intensely loyal to the Crown and feared the anarchy that might result from a break with British rule.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: “What’s Old is New Again” Retro Recipes are Back!

Oct 19

Oct 19 Cooking with Tammy Kelly: “What’s Old is New Again” Retro Recipes are Back!

In the 2025 Trends Report retro lives on! Home Chefs and trained Chefs alike are continuing to modernize retro ingredients and dishes. Retro dishes provide familiarity and give us comfort. One Chef quoted, “Elevated nostalgia will always be on trend. The definition of nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past”, making the unrelatable, relatable.

Evelyn Dove Coleman: When Good Things Happen

Oct 17

Oct 17 Evelyn Dove Coleman: When Good Things Happen

I have a colleague who does not watch the news. He says it makes him feel down to listen to them talk about all the bad things happening around the world. And he does not appreciate how some media flit from one story to another without sticking to important things in depth.