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Mike Parker: ‘A.I.’ back in the spotlight

Mike Parker: ‘A.I.’ back in the spotlight

Mike Parker
Columns

As I was looking through some of my old columns, I found one from 24 years ago on the subject of – drum roll – artificial intelligence. The column addressed one critic’s response to the film: “A.I. – Artificial Intelligence.” Bart Kosko, then a world-renowned expert in the field of artificial intelligence, attacked the film not for its plodding plot or bleak vision of the cruelty of human against defenseless robotic creatures. Instead, Kosko makes several assertions based on what seemed fuzzy logic at best.

Bucklesberry: Early Beginnings: Summary (cont.)

Bucklesberry: Early Beginnings: Summary (cont.)

Dr. Joe Sutton
Local News, Columns

A recent study identified 131 patents and surveys archived at NClandgrants.com for tracts of land geographically located in the greater Bucklesberry area of Lenoir County. Dated 1729 to 1759, these records named 92 settlers that represented 64 surnames, proving the settlement of Bucklesberry began long before 1825, the year it was previously purported to have been opened up for colonization. 

Neuse Regional Libraries awarded Library Services and Technology Act grant for digital learning centers

Neuse Regional Libraries awarded Library Services and Technology Act grant for digital learning centers

Melanie Morgan
Columns, Local News

Neuse Regional Libraries (NRL) are excited for the opportunity to implement the Digital Learning Centers: Opening the Door to Accessibility project thanks to a $44,595 LSTA grant made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.  

Kristy Kelly: Kinston doesn't need performative outrage

Kristy Kelly: Kinston doesn't need performative outrage

Kristy Kelly
Columns

Yesterday, I witnessed a handful of adults berate the city council and call for the reallocation of police funds because an officer allegedly abused his power and was caught on video doing so. The police department gave a canned “we are investigating the issue” statement, and the mayor co-signed their message by way of copy and paste.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: North Carolina peach season has arrived ahead of schedule

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: North Carolina peach season has arrived ahead of schedule

Tammy Kelly
Local News, Columns

According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, due to our exceptionally warm weather a bumper crop of high-quality has arrived earlier than usual.  Peaches typically peak during July, but many peach farmers are already selling fresh ripe early peach varieties.  Warm weather tends to make the peaches ripen not only earlier but faster so don’t wait to pick your peck of peaches!! 

Faith Forward with Jason McKnight: GPS for a Great Marriage

Faith Forward with Jason McKnight: GPS for a Great Marriage

Jason McKnight
Columns

I’ve married 45 couples over the last two decades. It’s a joy to help a man and woman stand before God, family and friends, and step into a whole new life: oneness, family, covenant from God. You’d think, since God gave humans the gift of marriage, it would be filled with power, ease and endless delights. In reality, it is a LOT of hard work. 

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Extension Master Gardeners of Lenoir County Children’s Garden

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Extension Master Gardeners of Lenoir County Children’s Garden

Tammy Kelly
Local News, Columns

If you missed the Business After Hours at the Extension Master Gardeners of Lenoir County’s Children Garden (Children’s Garden), you really missed out! Great food, with a summer-time theme, as well as great fellowship was had by those that attended! Many exclaimed how amazing the garden space is, and how they cannot wait to visit again and bring their children, grandchildren, etc.!

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