Whether you want to create simple sides or hearty mains, these okra recipes will take you on a flavorful voyage. Don’t just push this green veggie to the side of your plate; make it the star.
All in Columns
Mike Parker: Savannah High School reunion celebrates educational history
When the Savannah High School Alumni and Friends Association hosts its 23rd Biennial Reunion, it will celebrate the achievements of 18 graduating classes from 1952-1970 and former Savannah students who transferred and graduated from North Lenoir classes from 1971 forward.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Using fresh herbs
Make the most of those fresh garden herbs this summer with some of these delicious recipes. Hope you will enjoy!
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Boundaries and Landmarks
Largely unsettled swamp land in the beginning, Bucklesberry of Lenoir County is known today for its nutrient-rich soil that yields some of the finest crops in the Southeast. In fact, early land patents identified the area as "Bucklesberry Pocosin" (i.e., swamp or wetlands).
Lesley Rigsby: Asking the question why
Have you ever asked the question why? Why am I sick? Why did I lose my job? Why did this happen; I am not ready? If we are all honest at some point in our life, we have asked the question… “why?”.
Mike Parker: Parker family reunion comes to Kinston
At the beginning of July, members of the extended Parker family converged on Kinston for our biennial Parker Family Reunion. When John, my brother, and I were growing up, our huge family gathered at a city park in Roanoke, Virginia, for what was then the Parker-Brown Reunion. That reunion was named for the descendants of my great-grandparents, Peter Parker and Judia Brown Parker.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: May Not Be Me After All--Not At Olympics
Ever since I was referred to the North Carolina Governor's School by Mrs. Sarah Flanagan, my French teacher and the principal's wife at Savannah High School in Kinston, people referred to me as intelligent. I paid it little attention. I just like to read, and I love words.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Summertime is Ice Cream Time
The heat of summer sends us searching for a yummy frozen treat! If you want a simple and easy frozen treat, try these recipes that don’t need a churn just a good old freezer!!
Veterans' Roundtable: Introducing your veteran leadership
On behalf of the veteran organizations of Kinston, allow me to introduce your veteran leadership:
Mike Parker: ‘Wings Over the Neuse’ seeks sponsors
In 2009, board members of the CSS Neuse Foundation decided to do something special to raise funds to place a monument for Alton “Doc” Stapleford to recognize and honor the work and supervision he provided during the construction of the CSS Neuse II. That fundraiser proved successful. The next time you visit the Neuse II, check out the memorial honoring Alton.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The Joys of Fresh Watermelon
Fresh cut watermelon is a “must have” on the menu at most summertime picnics and gatherings. Watermelon is natures perfect sweet treat that is also nutritious and tasty!
Mike Parker: Game designer uses talents to help Wyse Fork Battlefield
I am not sure how Bill Molyneaux came to know about our part of Eastern North Carolina, but once he discovered us, he became a frequent visitor and friend in our efforts to preserve our local history.
Kristy Kelly: Death by good intentions
The saga of Duplin, also known as the dog with a jug on his head, appears to be coming to an end if a post on social media is to be believed. The post announced the dog’s imminent euthanasia and was then shared with various news outlets, including ours. The outrage is building online as I type this. Unfortunately, the outrage is misplaced.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Dill Isn’t Just for Pickles
Dill is a super versatile herb, it is generally easy to grow and is especially used in lots of summer recipes, as well as pickles! Dill makes recipes taste fresh, bright and extra flavorful!
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: The Invisible Cord
Once upon a time, the telephone at our home hung on the hallway wall. It had a long, coiled cord attached so the receiver would reach to my room. I would rush home from school and finish my homework so I could call Jean Chapman to discuss all that had happened that day at Savannah High School, particularly on the playground.