Junious Smith III talks about the randomness of dates for this season, along with a breakdown of Thursday’s games.
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John Nix: Why all six amendments matter
Lenoir County GOP leader John Nix gives his advice on how to vote on the six N.C. constitutional amendments.
Reece Gardner: Prejudging others
I want to direct my remarks today to the subject of prejudging others, which most
of us do from time to time.
Mike Parker: The miracle of the Neuse II depends on your support
On Friday, Nov. 2, the CSS Neuse Foundation will host its rescheduled “Wings Over the Neuse,” the foundation’s single largest annual fundraiser. Sales and delivery will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, and continue until all wings have flown the coup.
Texting, smoking while trick-or-treating frowned upon
That's right - a group of teenage boys and girls were asking for candy with lit cigarettes in their mouths. "You may want to try the doctor's house at the end of the block," I said. "I hear he's passing out Nicorette this year."
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Time for collard greens
Chop collard greens into small, even pieces to ensure that they cook evenly. Steam collards for 10 minutes or less to retain their nutrients and season them with peppers, chopped onions and your favorite herbs and spices. But….if you feel adventurous give these recipes a try!
Jane Phillips: It was not Halloween on the Lenoir County battlefields but there was horror and terror
Halloween is coming soon with its ghost and scary monster stories. But stories of horrific deaths and strange occurrences are a part of Lenoir County history and has nothing to do with Halloween.
Health column: Why is it so hard to exercise?
We all make excuses not to exercise; here’s how to battle through.
Bryan Hanks: Neuse News to present Jones County candidates forum
LCC is sponsoring a candidates forum — featuring Jones County school board and board of commissioner candidates — that starts at 6:30 p.m.
Smith: Don't Forget Those Gridiron Glue Guys
Junious Smith III breaks down this week’s slate of games while also showing love to the unsung heroes on the football field.
Reece Gardner: Love is the most important thing
Included on our ballots this year, in addition to the various races for local and state offices, is the one-quarter percent Sales Tax measure (this is VERY IMPORTANT), as well as the six Constitutional Amendments, also VERY IMPORTANT. They deserve our support.
Cool weather, bad songs and beans
When I walked out on the porch this morning the cool, crisp air greeted me like a long lost friend. I was so happy to be surrounded by cool air that I tried to hug it.
Whitney Grady: Making time
We are constantly “on”…adults and kids alike. I have found myself wishing for more time. I wished I had more time to slow down and teach my own children – how to sew a button, how to tie a bowtie.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Sweet potatoes
It's no surprise that sweet potatoes are at the top of nearly everyone's healthiest foods list.
Jane Phillips: The spectacular Kinston fair of 1915 -- Part 4
The first day of the Kinston Ten-County Fair had arrived. The fair parade ended when it reached the race track and the crowds began to fill the fairgrounds. Excitement was in the air.
Smith: Welcome Back Jones Senior...and Friday's big matches
Junious Smith III shows his appreciation for Jones Senior getting back to football and talks a bit about a strong slate of games Friday.
Local sweet potato farmers hope to bounce back after storms
As we head deeper into fall, it is time to harvest one of the most abundant crops in the region: sweet potatoes. But how did they fare during the storms?
Reece Gardner: Start voting today
These positions are all very important, and it is incumbent upon each of us to let our voices
be heard. With all the available dates and times available to us, there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for us not to avail ourselves of this precious right, a right that many people in many other parts of the world would give just about anything and everything to have.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh green peanuts in the South!
We often take peanuts for granted and being a major crop in the North Carolina picture of agriculture.
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.