On June 15, the smART Gallery will host an “Artist Talk” at 6 p.m. The featured artist is Alice Shapiro, who will discuss her digital art form and worldwide exhibitions. The smART Gallery is located at 210 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Freshen Up Your Spring Recipes with Mint!
The very popular fresh herb, mint, is currently in season and is no longer just for Derby parties and making julips!! On a warm summer day, cool down by adding fresh mint to your drinks, main dishes and desserts!! Try these healthy ways to finish your dishes with fresh mint!
Mike Parker: CSS Neuse Museum hosts 1st Homeschool Graduation
For the first time, the CSS Neuse Museum will host graduation festivities for homeschool seniors who have finished the high school phase of their studies.
Mike Parker: Soil and Water Conservation award winners honored
I attended the Annual Education Celebration of the Lenoir Soil and Water Conservation District for the second year. The celebration took place on May 9 at the Cunningham Research Station.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: What You Should Know About Pointed Cabbage
Cabbage is often an underappreciated vegetable, but it's truly a dieter's friend. It's strong-flavored, and may be prepared in a variety of ways, but the diet friendly feature adds extra points for adding this vegetable to your meal plan.
Mike Parker: Chitlin’ Circuit: Papa got his brand-new bag – in Kinston
This story begins with James Brown, a South Carolina-native whose group performed under the name James Brown and the Famous Flames. His group started in 1955, a year after the landmark desegregation case “Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas” that overturned laws creating segregated schools.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Green Peas
Fresh green peas are starting to show up at the Farmer’s Market and Roadsides stands, be sure to add the delicious bean to your menus while they are fresh and available. When picking out your peas, for best flavor, choose small peas, which are younger, sweeter, and more tender than large ones, and make sure they’re as fresh as possible.
Dan Perry: Why Christians must speak up and restore the sacred oath in Congress
I am of the opinion that many of us patriotic Americans are not fully aware of how the left is moving to kick God out of our country.
Mike Parker: ‘Happy Birthday’ as she begins her next circuit
Today marks a special day in the life of a lady important to my life. My wife Sandra is beginning yet another trip around the flaming ball of gas we call The Sun. If you ask her how old she is, she will look you right in the eye and answer, “28.” Of course, that answer cannot possibly be true. After all, we have been married for 51 years – and, no, I am not a cradle robber.
Mike Parker: Guidance wall gives sound advice
I went by North Lenoir High School last Tuesday to pick up applications for the Wheat Swamp Ruritan Club college scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young men and women to secure formal training beyond high school.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: One bowl wonders
One bowl meals seem to be on every menu now, one bowl filled with grains or noodles, veggies, and protein, one-bowl meals are healthy and filling, which is a winning weeknight combo. There are many simple, healthy creations you can make at home, all served up in one bowl!
John Hood: Spend Now, Reap Benefits Later
When the North Carolina House of Representatives approved its state budget plan a couple of weeks ago, the proposed pay raises for public employees, tax relief, and policy changes found within the budget bill commanded the lion’s share of public attention.
Mike Parker: ‘Artist Talk/Demo’ features Crystal Eadie Miller
At 6 p.m. Thursday, April 20, Crystal Eadie Miller will be featured at an “Artist Talk/Demo” at the smART Gallery located at 210 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
John Hood: Suburban Surge Drove GOP Success
North Carolina has long been a political battleground — but the shape of that battlefield has changed significantly over time.
End of an era at Neuse Regional Libraries
If you have visited the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library periodically over the past three decades, you have probably noticed many changes, including countless new technologies and even a completely renovated library.
Mike Parker: ECU Poet/Professor to speak at Pink Hill Library
I worked with Professor John Hoppenthaler for several years after he joined the faculty of East Carolina’s Department of English. He brought energy and enthusiasm to the classes he taught. His role at ECU is Professor of English and Creative Writing, and he serves as the co-director of the ECU Contemporary Writers Series.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Eggs, Well Worth It!
We’ve all been suffering from the high price of eggs these days, but recent research shows that overall, eggs still ranked as the most cost-efficient food for delivering protein, and several shortfall nutrients (choline, vitamin A, and vitamin D) in the American diet.
John Hood: Few Institutions Inspire Public Trust
The three most-trusted social institutions in North Carolina are the military, the police, and small business. Make of that what you will. I made the following column.
Mike Parker: Join us for ‘Breakfast on the Boat’ on Saturday, April 15
This Saturday, April 15, the CSS Neuse II will host its first “Breakfast on the Boat” for 2023. The Neuse II sits in dry dock at the corner of Herritage and Gordon Streets where it draws thousands of visitors each year.
John Hood: Sweat the details on teacher pay
The General Assembly ought to enact big pay increases for educators in North Carolina’s public schools. In the context of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching positions, it’s the right thing to do.