Councilman Sammy Aiken and I served together for 6 years. We probably disagreed on only about 5% of matters before our board. I'd attest it was largely because we rarely got caught up in national politics on a local level.

Refining the Studio - The Journey, Episode 43

Now as the studio renovation is complete some minor refinements begin to enhance the space and some politicos start making their way to our set. And what's a vlog without picking on BJ? Because you know...#MrRogers.

vlogBJ MurphySeptember 23, 2020studio, bj murphy, brandon potter, aleatha thrower, gracie herring, taylor fussell, sammy aiken

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.