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On November 23, 2021, I loaded my handgun to potentially defend my family for the first and, hopefully, the last time in my life. Due to Covid, our children had to stay home from school, but one positive outcome was the installation of exterior security cameras around our home. At 2:00 AM, our Ring camera notifications woke me up. With one eye barely opened, I noticed a figure walking across our driveway. Once I jumped up, this man stood 15 feet from one of my daughter’s bedroom windows.
As I stroll down Queen St., looking back on the five-year journey of Neuse News, I'm struck by the crucial role we've come to play in our community. When we embarked on this venture, we were simply a group of friends, concerned by the glaring absence of local news reporting and community relevance. We noticed a lack of accountability for public officials and a lack of accessible information for our neighbors. In starting Neuse News, we didn't claim to be seasoned journalists or skilled videographers. Through our publication, social media presence, website, newsletter, and breaking news text alerts, we've aimed to counteract the decline of corporately-owned print news and provide a trusted news source for our community.
The tears I cry and hold back are both of sadness and joy. Sadness because you were a giant in my life. You allowed a political neophyte access to your platform and wisdom, and you encouraged me. I am also very happy for you. From the moment of Emma’s passing, you knew where she was and you’d meet her there one day. Honestly, we all should be a little jealous of the love you had for each other. Now you’re there with her, my friend.
The disappointment felt by our community this past week as a result of the Down East Wood Ducks (DEWD’s) team being sold and eventually moving to South Carolina, is less a result of business and market forces out of our contol and more a sense of losing hope our community can sustain minor league baseball indefinitely.
Neuse News is celebrating its fifth-year anniversary! To celebrate this important milestone, Neuse News will be hosting a Sponsor & Subscriber Appreciation Social at Mother Earth Tap Room.
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce, an organization committed to promoting business, quality education, and economic growth, has entered a new partnership with Neuse News. This collaboration aims to bring local businesses closer to the community. “We are very excited to have Neuse News join the Chamber of Commerce and to support us as a President’s Club partner!” said Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Vickie Jones.
2022 brought the best out of Magic Mile Media and Neuse News. While there were many highlights, a few moments stand out.
Watch the entire La Grange Christmas Parade from Sunday, November 27, 2022. Special thanks to our title sponsors: Lenoir Community College, CappsTrailers.com, and Southern Bank.
Watch the entire Deep Run Christmas Parade from Saturday, November 26, 2022. Special thanks to our title sponsors: Lenoir Community College, CappsTrailers.com, and Southern Bank.
Watch the entire Kinston Christmas Parade from Saturday, December 3, 2022. Special thanks to our title sponsors: Lenoir Community College, CappsTrailers.com, and Southern Bank.
Kicking off the holiday season, Neuse News is livestreaming the Kinston Parade on December 3, 2022 at 4:30 pm. The livestream is produced by Magic Mile Media and hosted by BJ Murphy and Aleatha Thrower. Sponsored by Lenoir Community College, Southern Bank, and Cappstrailers.com, the Kinston Parade is not to be missed.
Kicking off the holiday season, Neuse News is livestreaming the La Grange Christmas Parade on November 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm. The livestream is produced by Magic Mile Media and hosted by BJ Murphy and Aleatha Thrower. Sponsored by Lenoir Community College, Southern Bank, and Cappstrailers.com, the La Grange Parade is not to be missed.
Kicking off the holiday season, Neuse News is livestreaming the Deep Run Parade on November 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The livestream is produced by Magic Mile Media and hosted by BJ Murphy and Aleatha Thrower. They will be joined by Jo Ellen Sloan and Commissioner J. Mac Daughety. Sponsored by Lenoir Community College, Southern Bank, and CappsTrailers.com, the Deep Run Parade is not to be missed.
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy has "A Conversation with... Lenoir County Commissioners Chair Linda Rouse Sutton." They discuss the recent employee pay study, the history and future of the 1/4 cent sales tax, and more.
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy has "A Conversation with... LCPS Board member-Elect Michelle Davis Cash". They discuss why she ran for a seat, what it means to have a mother on the board, and more.
