When Dennis Harper was 11 years old, he became fascinated with the Wyse Fork Battlefield. In the decades since, Harper has collected more than 12,000 artifacts from that battle.
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Mike Parker: Flashes from the past frozen in time
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker shares a couple of photos from Kinston’s past, including what Vernon Avenue used to look like, and admonishes our readers to document photos for history’s sake.
Jane Phillips: Was Kinston the first city to offer fast food breakfast?
Neuse News historical columnist Jane Phillips takes a look at the impact Kinston has had on restaurants through the years.
Jane Phillips: The USS George F. Parrott
Neuse News historical columnist Jane Phillips introduces you to a true American hero from Kinston - George Fountain Parrott.
Jane Phillips: The Kinston restaurant on Broadway
Did you know there was a restaurant in New York called “Kinston”? Jane Phillips illustrates the impact of the prominent Oettinger family on Kinston in the early 20th century.
Jane Phillips: The Washington family dynasty of Kinston -- Part 5
Neuse News columnist Jane Phillips continues her series on the historic Washington family dynasty of Kinston.