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BJ Murphy: Beyond the Keyboard - 4 Ways to Make a Difference in Elections

We’re finally here - Election Day! As many people vented their frustrations about national, state, and local politics on social media this election (and I’m sure it’s not over, gahhhhhh), it’s common to see heated debates, complaints, and accusations aimed at politicians and the government. However, real change doesn’t come from being a keyboard warrior—it comes from taking action.

Neuse News hosts annual Facebook live Election Results Show

Tonight, Neuse News will hold our annual Facebook Live election night coverage at 7:30. Hosted by Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy and correspondent Catherine Hardee, the Facebook Live event will provide up-to-minute election results and share previews of upcoming interviews with Mayor Yvonne Deatherage of Pink Hill, Lenoir County Commissioners Chair Linda Rouse Sutton, and soon to be LCPS school board member-elect Michelle Davis Cash.

Election Night Results Show on Facebook Live - Tuesday, Nov 3rd at 7:30

Our 3rd annual General Election Night Results Show (and our 1st presidential) begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 3rd. Our Neuse News team will bring you results and analysis from Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties, including the State of NC and the presidential election.

Sponsored in part by Brooks Poole, Realtor our show will be hosted by Publisher BJ Murphy and co-anchored by Correspondent Catherine Hardee and Political Analyst Tyndall Davis.

BJ Murphy: So, about last month...

Have you ever had something gnaw at you long enough that you finally had to address it?

Last month the City of Kinston requested that Neuse News run a Public Notice informing the community of the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Having served for eight years as mayor, I know the budget process and numbers well. Glaring to me was the proposed $26,100 increase in the mayor and council’s salary line item. Surely that was a mistake. Surely in a time like this that would not be on the table.

42nd Library Quiz Bowl brings Parrott victory

This was the 42nd year that the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library staff has organized a Quiz Bowl competition for local high schools. Parrott Academy defeated South Lenoir in the sixth game of the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library Quiz Bowl on March 7th to become the county champions for the fifth straight year.