As Junious Smith III celebrates a birthday Saturday, he puts together a relatively unconventional list of presents he’d like to receive from the community.
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Reece Gardner: Manufacturing crisis in DC
No President in history has had to endure the intense scrutiny and hatred that President Trump has endured, leading now to calls for his impeachment. There has been a constant drumbeat, with his enemies "creating" crisis after crisis with lie after lie.
Jon Dawson: A lighthearted felony in a tobacco field
In reality, a couple of us would actually put some effort into the trailer switch, while the others would just lay their hands on the trailer and grunt as if the contractions were mere seconds apart.
Mike Parker: Kinston Police K-9 unit raising funds to replace K-9 officers
On Sunday, Sept. 1, the Kinston Police Department started a special fundraiser to replace two dogs who have retired after years of service to our community. The K-9 Matching Gift Project is a fundraiser working with the National Association Chiefs of Police, and the Association will match donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000.
Junious Smith III: The five best turnarounds I've seen here
Junious Smith III looks at the five best turnaround season’s he’s been blessed to witness in the area.
Reece Gardner: We can't control the weather
We were told in 1980 that New York City would be underwater by 2000. Yet here we are, in 2019, and there's more ice in New York City than ever before and the polar bears are doing just fine.
Jon Dawson: Gray hair and aspirin hoarding
To recap, older adults are dying their hair to get rid of gray while young adults are dying their hair so it will appear gray.
BJ Murphy: The importance of intent
I’d rather you not create a social media account than to be lazy in your approach.
Sarah Jo Sever: Expansion of digital libraries
Whether you’ve read eBooks through our library in the past, or you’re a new user ready to explore the rapidly growing world of digital libraries, Neuse Regional Library would like to introduce you to an exciting new service that is getting rave reviews from our users.
Mike Parker: We should celebrate the U.S. Constitution’s birthday
Each year September 17 comes and goes with little notice. September 17 should rank with July 4th as a date we celebrate.
Graham Hill: I'm back, Neuse News
Well, hello again, folks. I’m baaaack… at Neuse News. As many of you might recall, this past May I wrote a farewell column sharing that I would be leaving Neuse News. On September 5th, I underwent jaw surgery at Shriner’s Hospital in Chicago, to correct my underbite.
Reece Gardner: Teacher, I am an American citizen
Words to live by: "God gives us a fingerprint that no one else has so that we can leave an imprint that no one else can." We all have opportunities to make life better for others. My Emma was an inspiration to me in the way she reached out a helping hand to those who needed help.
Justin Barnett: A Life and death issue
September is national suicide prevention month, so I decided that I would write an article about this issue. Since I have preached the funerals and ministered to the families of a few people that committed suicide, and because years ago I came very close to committing suicide myself, this is an issue close to my heart.
Jon Dawson: My stance on the important issues
Neuse News Columnist Jon Dawson breaks his silence on the political issues of the day.
Mike Parker: Erosion of separation of powers hits our pocketbooks
Do you have any idea how much of the Lenoir County budget our commissioners actually control? At most, only 22 percent of the county budget is spent at the discretion of the commissioners. Seventy-eight percent of the budget is allocated to meet mandates.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Crockpots are still my favorite
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!!
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.