All Stories – Page 14

February 25, 2021

The Never-Ending State of Emergency

Roughly one year ago, Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency regarding COVID-19, and while an emergency is typically seen as a momentary crisis, this has been harnessed into the “new normal”, expanding bureaucratic control over citizens’ lives for an alarming period of time. Regardless of the continued state of emergency, our local officials are holding themselves to a different standard. The Kinston City Council and Lenoir County School Board continue to meet outside of their chambers and only through Facebook or Zoom. Are they afraid for their safety while asking their staff to be dismissive of their own? Are they worried about facing parents and the community in a real public forum again?

February 24, 2021

Another Manhunt and ‘Pick on BJ’ Session – The Journey, Ep. 60

In a more serious, yet still silly, episode of The Journey, the Neuse News team reports on another manhunt in the community. We also help a friend, laugh over a Snapchat, and hold a Zoom with a potential client.

February 18, 2021

Mouse Hunt – The Jounrey, Episode 59

On this episode of The Journey, we get a behind-the-scenes update on King’s Restaurant’s appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, BJ has a zoom meeting with an entrepreneur studying our Neuse News business model, and we’re visited by a little friend.

February 17, 2021

Wait For It – The Journey, Episode 58

She got me. But you know what they say about payback!

February 15, 2021

Women Run the World – The Journey, Ep. 57

Last week was another busy work week between client projects and the news. But we always take time to laugh and enjoy our lives, family, friends and the small things…like the Farmhouse in Deep Run, NC. We took a quick lunch trip there and discussed the fact that “women run the world”.

February 15, 2021

Killing the American Dream One Stimulus Check at a Time

Whatever happened to tax credits and tax deductions? How many more payments will people expect in the future before we declare the pandemic over?

The utter reliance and potential household budgeting for future stimulus payments disincentivizes Americans from using their skills and creativity to find a way to meet their obligations. The unintended consequence of stimulus payments may very well be a methodical way of killing the American dream by taking away all incentives of hard work and individualism.

February 9, 2021

Love is in the Air – The Journey, Episode 56

Happy Valentine’s week, guys! 😍💘😍 #HappyWorkWivesHappyLife #HappyWifeHappyLife #HappyDaughtersHappyLife

See the theme here? 😘

February 5, 2021

The Journey, Ep. 55 – Death of a Heater

Only my team would stop to give an old friend a proper burial in the middle of a workday. 😂 It’s been an unusual, crazy busy week – but the ship sailed on. 😎

January 19, 2021

Two Truths, One Lie – The Journey, Ep. 54

Two truths and a lie! 😂 Man, I love this Journey! I also drop a few social media tips, so watch until the end

January 7, 2021

The Journey, Ep. 53 – Bleeps and Protests

This is our day. Yes, we have fun. Yes, we do our work. Then something happens in an instant and our entire office gets focused on the task at hand. We continue to pray for our country and for healing. But these moments are why we document #thejourney.

The Journey, Ep. 53 – Bleeps and Protests

December 22, 2020

TikTok, Clarity and Christmas – The Journey, Ep. 52

See behind the scenes of our chat with Justin Peterson, the new TikTok our team just released and a sneak peek at the upcoming “Dear Santa” letters video. Business, fun, serious, laughter, colleagues, friends…this is what the journey is all about.

December 18, 2020

It’s Christmas Time in the City – The Journey, Ep. 51

This year has been full of ups and downs, but I’d do it all over again with these people…my family, our team. If you’re going to build a business, build it with people you love, respect and trust. As we inch closer to Christmas, enjoy a few smiles as our team has busy days and an amazing party!