The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected everyone in 2020 and will affect us for years to come. I will leave some of the national debate about the economic stress, masks, hydroxychloroquine, or other issues to the pundits. On a local level, the recent potential 18-week decision by the Lenoir County School Board exposed a servant leadership deficit catching parents, teachers and even administrators by surprise.
Read MoreOn Friday night I went to bed much earlier than usual. Guess this approaching 40 thing is becoming a reality. 🤣 However, I woke up in the middle of the night with multiple things weighing on my mind. Things like the Lenoir County School Board, my upcoming 40th birthday and the 2020 elections.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreI am so happy to see many churches using the tools available to them to get their message out this morning. This progression is NECESSARY for the growth of the church and I hope they'll continue to improve.
Read MoreYes, conservatives can have liberal friends and liberals can have conservative friends.
Read MoreThere are 30 million jobs in the U.S. that pay an average of $55,000 per year and don’t require a bachelor’s degree. I’m big on following your passion and going all-in on your strengths. I want to see students spend less time and money trying to be like their parents or their peers.
Read MoreAs I’ve studied social media and the practices of other companies, I continue to find that most small businesses are not taking advantage of this incredible phenomenon called social media.
Read MoreKudos to the people of Hong Kong. And, shame on us.
Read MoreA year ago, a few friends set out to take something we’ve all been used to – daily news publication – and conform it to what the market is really saying…and do it with zero cost to the consumer. Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy looks back at milestones in the development of Neuse News, where it is now, and what’s ahead.
Read MoreHere are several of my philosophies on how small businesses and non-profits can make the most of their social media.
Read MoreNeuse News Publisher BJ Murphy mentions the most defining moments in Neuse News’ first six months and makes an announcement.
Read MoreNeuse News publisher BJ Murphy writes his first column since launching Neuse News 104 days ago.
Read MoreI found this op-ed on my old campaign website and thought it’d be fun to share here. Here’s my last letter to the citizens of Kinston upon leaving office in December 2017.
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