Neuse News editor Bryan Hanks takes a look back at the first year of Neuse News.
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Catherine Hardee: Summer vacation not a vacation from campaigning
The first week of early voting for the primary runoff comes after heavy spending on the campaign.
Jon Dawson: Kinston man mistaken for Goofy at Disney World
It's now two years later and the witless, pajama-less Hanks will no doubt continue his streak of generosity, as is his nature. All TD#2 wants to do is hang out with "Mr. Bryan", and when she does she'll be wearing his Little Mermaid pajamas - and there's nothing he can do about it.
Mike Parker: If a business won’t show its real identity, how honest can it be?
Just like you, Neuse News columnist Mike Parker is sick of spam and ‘spoof’ calls.
Reece Gardner: Defining egoism
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner gives us an update on the US Congressional Special Election Primary Runoff between Dr. Joan Perry and Dr. Greg Murphy. He also shares some thoughts on egoism.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Super Summertime Suppers!
Summer is here and kids are out of school and your family is on a totally more relaxed routine, keep your family on the go with these healthy super summertime supper recipes!!! The abundance of fresh produce makes planning so much easier and the recipes so much tastier!!
Junious Smith III: Legion baseball, softball fill summer void
Junious Smith III is aware high school football is still a few weeks away, but he’s still enjoying some top-level local sports in our area.
KN4RAM crackles to life aboard Neuse II
Sometimes, things just work out right. When the Kinston Amateur Radio Society (KARS) sought its license to broadcast from the CSS Neuse II on Saturday, June 1, during “Museum Ships on the Air” weekend, one of the available call combinations was KN4RAM.
Reece Gardner: On the second primary and love for your father
Neuse News columnist and legendary local broadcaster Reece Gardner shares his latest column.
Cooking with Tammy Kelley: Summer squash recipes
It’s time for summer squash and you can find many varieties at the local Farmer’s Market.
Jon Dawson: Kinston resident discovers relation to 'Batman' star
As a reward for cheating death for another year, I was given a potpourri of gifts by my beloved Tax Deductions.
John Nix: A salute to all dads
As Dads, we have an awesome responsibility entrusted to us by our Creator. Father's Day is a set aside as a day of appreciation. Let it also serve as a reminder that there's always room for improvement.
Junious Smith III: My Matchbox memories
Junious Smith III reminisces a bit about a Jones Senior staple in The Matchbox, which will be open for one more night.
Catherine Hardee: Celebrating Flag Day — and my great-great-great-great-great grandmother
Today, on Flag Day, I celebrate the Stars and Stripes, as well as an ancestor who may have sewed the first American flag.
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.