These days there are so many new cooking gadgets and equipment to choose from, from instapots to air fryers, and combinations of the two, the good old crockpot remains my favorite!!
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Junious Smith III: Just bring on basketball season already
Junious Smith III breaks down why he’s excited about the upcoming basketball season.
Reece Gardner: Education choices on the rise
Today, I want to talk about education, and I want to begin by thanking the great teachers here and elsewhere who regularly go beyond the call of duty to provide the best education possible for our children.
Parrott student has exhibits shown at NCMA
On Sept. 8, Parrott Academy sophomore Anastasia Hnatov was honored at the N.C. Museum of Art reception for winners of this year’s Teens, Inspired art competition.
Justin Stout: Our favorite literary lecturer returns
While we are currently in the midst of efforts to increase awareness in the community that the Library offers much more than just books. Neuse Regional Libraries continue to make books, literature, and culture a cornerstone of our services.
Jon Dawson: La Grange teen to become world's youngest long-haul trucker
A 16-year-old La Grange girl prepares for life as a long-haul trucker.
Reece Gardner: The benefits of kindness
Jessica has always been kind and caring toward others, which prompted me to write today about the importance of kindness in all our dealings with others.
Jon Dawson: Tax deductions and bubblegum shoes
Jon Dawson’s kids go back to school while others make shoes out of recycled gum.
Mike Parker: Disenfranchisement will end soon in ENC
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker investigates why a quarter of North Carolina’s counties have not been represented in the U.S. House for months.
Junious Smith III: My dream public-private school local matchups
Junious Smith III breaks down five sporting matchups he’d like to see between public and private schools in the area.
Reece Gardner: My views on so-called 'red flag' laws
Legendary local broadcaster Reece Gardner shares his views on one solution to mass shootings.
Jon Dawson: Local restaurant readies drive-thru for boats
Award-winning columnist Jon Dawson has seen some crazy things in his life — and watching a man towing a boat trying to order food in a drive thru is one of them.
Mike Parker: What do teachers wish parents would do?
With a new school year beginning to day for a lot of kids, columnist Mike Parker would like to address an important group — the parents.
Junious Smith III: Questions ready to be answered under the Friday night lights
Junious Smith III is ready for what is shaping up to be the wildest local prep football season in recent memory.
Reece Gardner: My views on the crisis at the U.S. southern border
Neuse News columnist and legendary local broadcaster Reece Gardner shares his views on the situation at our country’s southern border.
John Hood: Regulatory closet gets summer cleaning
While the budget standoff in Raleigh is getting all the headlines, acclaimed statewide columnist John Hood says there is actual work going on in the General Assembly.
B.J. Murphy: Thoughts on democracy, leadership and social media
Kudos to the people of Hong Kong. And, shame on us.
Jon Dawson: Jenny Edwards is 29 and Jon Hughes needs your help
Jon Dawson’s sister turns 29 again while another Jon needs your help:
Mike Parker: Think safety — School buses will be rolling soon
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker reminds you it’s time to think about school bus safety.
Rudy Coggins: Proud to become a member of the Neuse News team
Wayne County reporting legend Rudy Coggins has joined the Neuse News team and will cover Greene County.