Junious Smith III is conflicted as a hometown hero is participating in Super Bowl LIII for his least-favorite team against his favorite squad.
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Tommy Mattocks: Conferences, classifications, enrollment: Part II
In an earlier post, we talked about how Kinston, North Lenoir and South Lenoir finally wound up in the same conference. Today, we would like to dive into some actual Enrollment numbers to see how stable this conference is going forward toward the next realignment period coming up in the next year or two.
Mike Parker: The truth about Lincoln, the Civil War and slavery
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker on the Civil War and the commonly-held assumption the war was primarily waged to end slavery.
Bryan Hanks turns 60 Part III: The Rabid Flamingo
Among the attendees was Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy and his father, Buster. When Hanks joined the party dressed in pink Zebra-print pajama pants, a visibly flustered Buster Murphy flashed back to a recent trip to Florida where he was attacked by a rabid flamingo. In an attempt to protect the women and children at the party, Buster Murphy tackled Bryan Hanks.
Jane Phillips: The USS George F. Parrott
Neuse News historical columnist Jane Phillips introduces you to a true American hero from Kinston - George Fountain Parrott.
Reece Gardner: On the Buzzfeed report, pear trees and speed limits
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner reacts to last week’s Buzzfeed report.
Mike Parker: 'Historical cleansing' continues at UNC
The toppling of the Silent Sam statue at UNC — and the aftermath by administrators — is abominable.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Artichokes are a super food!
Who knew the simple artichoke is a superhero?
Bryan Hanks turns 60 Part II: Electric Boogaloo
Everyone agreed to the plan too easily, therefore I sat in wait of the moment a fly would crash into the ointment. As it happened, the fly landed the Wednesday before the trip. Hanks decided to go to a hockey game in Raleigh on Friday night, which made sense as he'd gone upwards of three minutes without attending a sporting event that week.
Jane Phillips: Kinston's showplace — The Pollock Hotel
Neuse News columnist and Kinston historian Jane Phillips recalls the Pollock Hotel, one of the town’s former glories.
Junious Smith: From freshmen to seniors, I've seen the whole career
Junious Smith III started thinking about how the Class of 2019 will be the first one he’s seen with the athletes starting as freshmen when he arrived.
Reece Gardner: Little touches of heaven here on earth
Neuse News columnist and journalistic legend Reece Gardner shares some tales of good people doing good things.
Whitney Grady: Sometimes a dog needs a boy
At our house, pets are family too. After the loss of the dog that my husband and I bought on a Sunday whim at the flea market in Raleigh when we were young and dating (the same dog who appears in our wedding pictures, the one who greeted our newborns when we brought them home from the hospital for the first time, the one who stayed on constant watch near their cribs and then their strollers and then their tricycles and then their bikes after they ditched the training wheels), our hearts were shattered.
Bryan Hanks turns 60 - Part I: A New Hope for The Dude
To commemorate his 60th birthday, the Neuse News staff decided to buy Bryan Hanks a gift that would be functional and fun at the same time. Since he currently suffers from hyperekplexia, geographic tongue, intermittent explosive disorder and dyspepsia, the team bought a gift to help him stay healthy.
Jane Phillips: The Kinston restaurant on Broadway
Did you know there was a restaurant in New York called “Kinston”? Jane Phillips illustrates the impact of the prominent Oettinger family on Kinston in the early 20th century.
Barnett: The dumbest thing I've ever done
Neuse News columnist and area minister Justin Barnett shares an embarrassing story that he thinks will help all of us.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Carrots - the crunchy power
Believe it or not it is carrot season in North Carolina, generally we think of carrots mostly at Easter, but carrots are readily available year round and very very good for you!
Bryan Hanks: January 12 is a pretty special day
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks introduces you to some pretty special folks who have January 12 in common.
Junious Smith III: My struggles with anxiety
Interviewees aren’t the only ones who are nervous when the camera or tape recorder is on — Junious Smith III knows how they feel.
Reece Gardner: Take a positive look at President Trump
Columnist Reece Gardner shares his concern about how the president has been receiving so much flak from politicians and the media