We often take peanuts for granted and being a major crop in the North Carolina picture of agriculture.
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Jon Dawson: Friends fear intervention wouldn't help Hanks, Massey
Massey and Hanks got in a car Saturday night and drove to Landover, Maryland to see the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers. Hanks is a Redskin fan, while Massey pulls for the Panthers. While watching a game on television they've each been known to yell loud enough to make the lights blink, so my heart goes out to whoever is sitting beside them.
Jane Phillips: The Spectacular Kinston Fair of 1915 - Part 3
The day of the Kinston Fair 1915 finally arrived. Many people were in town from far and near to attend the 10-county fair. Before sunrise many were scurrying about in preparation for the fair parade.
Smith: Show up or get shown up
Junious Smith III breaks down the prep football games slated for the upcoming week.
Reece Gardner: Live life for today
For many years psychologists believed our minds could directly affect our physical state of being, but never the other way around.
Jon Dawson: Wedding scheduled for homecoming to save money on food
What is the point of printing up and mailing "save the date" cards to let people know they'll be receiving a wedding invitation?
Mike Parker: ‘Healthy Life weigh’ shares a pathway for better eating
I secretly blame Sandra for turning me from a hefty young man into something akin to a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon. You see, the first year we were married, I gained 30 pounds.
Obesity: More than just a number on the scale
According to the CDC, obesity increases the risk for as many as 40 different diseases and health conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and even certain types of cancers.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cooking for a crowd
Mediterranean Orzo Salad | Homemade Hamburger Helper | Skinny Mexican Casserole | One Pot Cheeseburger Casserole
Smith: Wow, I'm really 30 now
Junious Smith III turns 30 today! And, here’s a list of his current favorite games that never happened, along with a preview of Friday’s contests.
Michelle Gooding: Clergy Appreciation Day is Oct. 14
Michelle Gooding’s inaugural Neuse News minister column helps readers learn how to honor their local clergy.
Reece Gardner: Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation process continues
“We have all heard the expression, ‘Be careful what you wish for,’ which might very well apply in this case.”
Dr. Escabi: I am part of my community
Dr. Escabi introduces himself to Neuse News readers by discussing his name, heritage, medical practice, Boy Scouts of America and more. His unique perspective on life and culture will, hopefully, make us all more well-rounded and engaged citizens.
Scott Cole: High school sports bring back sense of normalcy
Neuse News sports writer Scott Cole is happy to be covering sports again — and he’s happy for everyone in our community.
Jon Dawson: An Evening with Joy Behar, hosted by Kanye West
Whenever someone hears that we have a teenage daughter, the mandatory eye rolls, sighs, head shakes and sympathetic pats on the shoulder come tumbling down. You'd think I'd just told them something horrible like "I've just been diagnosed with terminal halitosis" or "I've just won two tickets to An Evening with Joy Behar, hosted by Kanye West".
Mike Parker: Support from Franklin County to those enduring flood waters
“These guys are from Franklin County,” George said as he introduced me to the three men sitting at the table. “This is their second trip to bring supplies to help flood victims.”
Jane Phillips: The spectacular Kinston fair of 1915 - Part 1
About 14 acres of the Abbott Farm was rented to be used as the location for the fair. This site was about a mile out of town going toward Goldsboro. That area of Kinston today is known as Fairfield because it was the site of the Kinston fair for many years.
Junious Smith: Football is upon us
There are three games of local interest slated for Friday and Junious Smith III breaks them down ahead of next week’s full schedule.
Reece Gardner: Kavanaugh - guilty until proven innocent?
A case can be made that Christine Ford has perhaps been working with anti-Trump forces to destroy Brett Kavanaugh.
BJ Murphy: Lessons from starting Neuse News
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy writes his first column since launching Neuse News 104 days ago.