Neuse News columnist Mike Parker shares his inner Dr. Seuss with readers this week.
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Jane Phillips: The Washington family dynasty of Kinston - Part 4
Neuse News columnist Jane Phillips continues her series on the Washington family of Kinston.
Smith: The Carolina-Duke rivalry and Kinston football action
Junious Smith III breaks down Kinston’s third-round football contest with Northeastern while also talking about the Carolina-Duke basketball rivalry.
Reece Gardner: The lesson of the gold shoe box
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner shares a tale of a little girl and the meaning of Christmas.
Michelle Gooding: The lesson of the Sparkle Box
Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding shares an important Christmas lesson.
Tommy Mattocks: Referees and officials led the way in race relations
Local sports and refereeing legend — and Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame member — Tommy Mattocks shares his inaugural Neuse News column.
It's important to eat healthy
It’s important to eat your fruits and veggies.
Jon Dawson: Mystery surrounding 14-year-old La Grange motorist
Award-winning humor columnist Jon Dawson catches us up on his daughter’s new phone and unique driving habits.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Think outside the turkey sandwich
Did your turkey outlast your Thanksgiving lunch? Are you on mashed potato overload? No problem, mix your leftover turkey up with some healthy new tasty recipes!
Catherine Hardee: What is, 'Kinston'?
Correspondent Catherine Hardee introduces herself to Neuse News readers.
Jane Phillips: The Washington Family Dynasty of Kinston, NC - Part 3
A native of Kinston, Susannah Sarah Washington Graham, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Washington lived an affluent life with a distinguished family. She was blessed with a loving family and many unique life experiences as the wife of such a man as tenacious William Graham who loved serving his country.
Smith: Help Out With Basketball Season If You Can...and Kinston-Clinton football commentary
Junious Smith III talks about the Kinston-Clinton second round football game, along with trying to figure out a strong plan for basketball season which is now in full swing.
Bryan Hanks: Happy Hanksgiving 2018
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks shares what makes him happy this Thanksgiving Day.
Scott Cole: Thanksgiving ... from the Bible to ENC
Neuse News columnist Scott Cole gives a historical look at Thanksgiving with a 2018 perspective.
Mike Parker: Sprinkling stardust over the lives of children
You see, the wonder of love is that a parent can love a child with all of his or her heart – and yet still have plenty of love in that same heart for the other children. However, while a parent’s heart is a lake, a grandparent’s heart is an ocean.
Reece Gardner: Remaining thankful through difficult times
Reece Gardner shares lessons from his own life to help us through tough times.
Jon Dawson: Local baby shower sends one to hospital
Award-winning columnist Jon Dawson recaps his Sunday afternoon at Brian and Jennifer North’s baby shower in Kinston.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Pears Peak in Fall
Shake up your traditional cobbler or crisp recipe by using pears and pineapple.
Jane Phillips: The Washington Family Dynasty of Kinston, NC - Part 2
Read about how the Kinston to Goldsboro railroad started, what hardtack is, the impact of the Civil War to business in Lenoir County, and more as Jane Phillips shares the life of John Cobb Washington.
Junious Smith: The football playoffs start today
Junious Smith III prepares for the football postseason while delivering the matchups for all five playoff teams in the Eastern Carolina Conference.