Today, on Flag Day, I celebrate the Stars and Stripes, as well as an ancestor who may have sewed the first American flag.
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Reece Gardner: Let your father know how much you love him
Neuse News columnist and legendary local broadcaster Reece Gardner shares some Father’s Day tales.
Jon Dawson: 22 years of marriage celebrated with Busboy of the Year
Busboys, doughnuts and stolen money converge for a startling conclusion.
Mike Parker: Lenoir-Greene ‘Relay for Life’ set for Friday
This year’s main event will be held from 6 p.m. until midnight on Friday at the Kinston Community Center.
Olde Kinston Gazette: Hanging the Andersonville jailer
Before the war between the states was fully over, Northern Newspapers were already labeling him the “Andersonville savage” a barbarian, they sensationalized, who orchestrated “rebel brutality” against helpless Union prisoners of war (POWs).
Meet the Neuse News interns: Norma-Jean Miller
My name is Norma-Jean Miller and I am a rising senior at N.C. State University.
Meet the Neuse News interns: Parker Mitchell
My name is Parker Mitchell and I recently graduated North Lenoir and plan to attend LCC.
Bryan Hanks: Gutless legislators follow their party's orders — instead of doing the right thing
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks is having a hard time processing the N.C. House’s decision not to override Gov. Cooper’s veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivor’s Protection Act.
Meet the Neuse News interns: Alita White
My name is Alita White; I’m from Lenoir County and a rising junior at ECU.
Meet the Neuse News interns: Gracie Herring
My name is Gracie and I am a rising junior at North Lenoir High School.
Reece Gardner: Don't forget to vote in the GOP second primary
Neuse News columnist and legendary local broadcaster Reece Gardner reminds you to vote in the GOP’s second primary.
Meet the Neuse News interns: Ethan Cahoon
My name is Ethan Cahoon and I am a rising senior at South Lenoir High School.
Jon Dawson: Remembering 'American Gangster' Frank Lucas
Neuse News columnist Jon Dawson recalls the time he interviewed La Grange native Frank Lucas, portrayed by Denzel Washington in 'American Gangster.’
Mike Parker: ‘Opinion Poll’ often reflects bias, not search for information
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker bemoans the use of political robocalls.
Smith: The best games I watched in 2018-19
Junious Smith III takes a final look back at some of the best games he covered the previous year.
Farmer's market update for 6-1-2019
Today, we welcome with open arms, our beloved vendor, Wild Bill Tilghman! If the heat hasn't gotten him, he will be at the market imparting his own brand of wisdom. Just be careful what you ask him!
Catherine Hardee: 'Jeopardy!' is cool again
Some thoughts on Alex Trebek and James Holzhauer from a former ‘Jeopardy!’ champion.
Reece Gardner: The second GOP primary, socialism and big buckets
Neuse News Columnist gives another update on the Lenoir County election.
Scott Cole: Tips for your children to avoid the summer slide
Some tips to help your children have a productive and educational summer.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Meet my favorite herb — cilantro
Tammy Kelly has found folks either love or hate cilantro.