Legendary Lenoir County broadcaster, columnist and former bassist for Sly & The Family Stone Reece Gardner's new show will feature local dignitaries, celebrities, and political figures.
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Jane Phillips: Kinston's Moses led way for African-Americans in the NYPD
Jane Phillips introduces you to Moses P. Cobb, the first African-American to serve a full career as a police officer in New York City. Born into slavery in Kinston, he walked all the way to New York in search of a better life.
Mike Parker: Upon what are your opinions ‘baized'?
I wish people would take the time to educate themselves on issues before pontificating. I also wish people who really have not studied an issue would simply respond: “Well, I have not studied that issue, so I really do not have an opinion.”
Reece Gardner: When a pet dies
Here are a pair of inspirational stories from Neuse News columnist and local media legend Reece Gardner.
Local father saves daughter from vicious animal attack
It was a dark and stormy night. A crippling humidity gripped the Bucklesberry community like Gailard Sartain's Speedo.
Bryan Hanks: My suggestions for renaming the Woodmen Community Center
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks suggests name changes for the Woodmen Community Center.
A-G public address announcer returns to booth
After recovering from an illness, the voice of the Ayden-Grifton Chargers is back.
Jane Phillips: Meet Richard Caswell, N.C.'s first governor
Richard Caswell was one of the most important figures in the American Revolution and in the birth of Kinston.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Making your summer peachy
Not only do peaches taste amazing but are a nutritional powerhouse as well. In one medium peach, you will see only 60 calories and more than 20 different macro and micronutrients, including fiber, vitamins, A, C, E, potassium and zinc. And of course, they are naturally free of fat, sodium, cholesterol, gluten and trans fats!!
Junious Smith: Stop messing with the playing fields
How would you like your property vandalized because someone wanted to have a laugh? Why is North Lenoir's football field getting the same treatment?
Reece Gardner: A look at the recent override of Cooper's vetoes
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner takes a look at the overrides of Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent vetoes.
John Nix: Industrial hemp might be ENC's new cash crop
In John Nix’s first column for Neuse News, he takes a look at a potential new cash crop for ENC.
Health column: When you’re at risk for stroke, 'Time Is Brain'
In our first Neuse News health column, you can learn how important it is to react quickly to a possible stroke.
Scott Cole: Back to school tips for a successful school year
Scott Cole is not just a Neuse News contributor — he is also a teacher at Ayden-Grifton High School. Here are some tips from Scott on how to prepare your child — regardless of age — for the new school year.
TV legend Brian North provides sanctuary for local animals
"There are people who work in beard trimmer factories in Papua New Guinea that display framed photos of North in their homes and sing folk songs about him during the rainy season."
Graham Hill: Ready to bring sports coverage to you
Meet Graham Hill — the newest contributor to Neuse News.
Jane Phillips: Buffalo Bill visits Kinston
Neuse News columnist and Kinston historian Jane Phillips recalls the time the world-famous Buffalo Bill visited Lenoir County.
Bryan Hanks: Calling all women in LCPS District 3
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks is trying to understand why there has only been four women — and none currently — to serve on the Lenoir County School Board.
Chamber seeks nominations for awards
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce is asking residents to nominate worthy folks for its annual awards.
Mike Parker: The genius of our forward-looking Founders
A republic is a government of laws – not of people. A republic protects individual liberties from the whim of what John Stuart Mill termed “the tyranny of the majority.” Individual liberties are at the heart of what our forward-looking Founders wanted to ensure for their posterity.