One of the ironies of the holiday calendar is that Christmas follows closely after Thanksgiving. Many of the Pilgrims and Puritans who helped make Thanksgiving an American tradition were appalled by and opposed to the celebration of Christmas.
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Mike Parker: Snow Hill knows how to do a parade right
On a December 3rd that mixed threats of rain with actual rain, participants and onlookers determined in their hearts that no matter the weather, the Snow Hill Christmas Parade must go on. Parade participants lined up, and a little after 2 p.m., the first group stepped out to begin the 2.5-mile parade route.
Adopting a dog brings joy to all
In 2019, I went to a pet store in Greenville on the hunt for my best friend. I knew since I was 5 years old that as soon as I had my home, I would adopt a dog. No one tells you how difficult it is to adopt or purchase a dog, but you need to weigh the options either way.
Cooking with Tammy: Tried and True Christmas Food Favorites
Most every family has food traditions; they are as much a part of who we are as the educations we receive. They are a part of our culture and really show where we come from and form a great deal of who we will become.
John Hood: Index Confirms State’s Reddish Tint
No, I haven’t come up with the #ncpol equivalent of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In that famous science-fiction satire, the protagonist learns there is an “Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything” — and its answer is 42. But the question itself is never revealed, and indeed it’s suggested that if both the question and answer were known simultaneously, the universe would cease to exist.
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County, featuring Amber Hargett
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play.
Mike Parker: Symbols of Christmas point to the Savior
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the music, the special holiday foods and their aromas, the brightly decorated Christmas trees, the candles adorning windows, and more. Some homes come to life with the lights of Christmas.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cookie Baking Time
Get out the cookie sheets; it’s time to start baking the Holiday cookies and treats. Nothing feels and smells like Christmas as much as Holiday baking. Many of you know that I am not a baker…it is much to precise of a science for me.so the recipes you will see in this cookie baking article will be very easy and almost foolproof!
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County featuring Jessica Anderson
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play.
Teen Volunteer, Amelia Smith wins North Carolina Public Library’s Friend of the Year Award
Neuse Regional Libraries are excited to announce that Amelia Smith, a sophomore at Lenoir County Early College High School, won the North Carolina Public Library Director’s Association (NCPLDA) Friend of Year Award. Amelia truly deserves this statewide recognition as she consistently dem
John Hood: Judges Cannot Amend the Constitution
Most of the nine justices on the United States Supreme Court espouse some version of the originalist school of constitutional interpretation. Starting early next year, most of the seven justices on the North Carolina Supreme Court will be originalists, too.
Mike Parker: Christmas cheer brightened hearts when we were Kingston
“I’ve got an article you might be interested in seeing,” Ernest Jones told me over the phone several years ago. “It’s about how folks celebrated Christmas in Kinston in 1762.” My interest peaked. Christmas 1762?
Dr. Travis Towne: The Case of the “Can’t Figure it Outs”
I’ve always been a fan of mysteries, but while most people gravitated towards the adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) or the mysterious elements of a John Grisham novel, I’ve always found Encyclopedia Brown to be my favorite.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Homemade holiday gifts to share
The Holidays are a terrific time to say a big thanks and of course Merry Christmas to many friends, family and co-workers. What better way than to give the gift of food! Here are several ideas, some are a bit healthier than others but all are fun and will be enjoyed by those special to you!
Making connections at the La Grange Public Library
Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner. For many, these meals are things we take for granted and do not worry about, but for 41 million Americans food insecurity is a problem. According to the USDA, 87.5 percent of US households suffered from food insecurity in 2021; that total includes 5.1 million children. Due to COVID, job layoffs, and the state of the economy, that number is increasing.
John Hood: Economic Freedom is a shock absorber
In a normal market, creditors demand higher interest from borrowers to whom they lend money for longer periods of time. That’s because these creditors are assuming more risk that they won’t be paid, and because a dollar of interest received tomorrow is usually more valuable than a dollar of interest received years from now.
Mike Parker: Has the Spirit of Christmas Past died?
Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a record, despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing pandemic.
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County, Rose Burton
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. “Meet Me Greene County” column is a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work and play.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes for Using Thanksgiving Leftovers
Did you just prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal and there are loads of leftovers? Of course, you don’t want all of this deliciousness to go to waste, but you also do not want to do Thanksgiving on repeat for a week!
John Hood: States Should Take Lead on Welfare
I’m a fiscally conservative North Carolinian — and I think state taxes should be significantly higher. No, I haven’t lost my head, or my spine. And while I’m a committed supply-sider, I’m not referring here to projected revenues from a fast-growing economy.