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.

Church and technology

I 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.

blogBJ MurphyMarch 15, 2020church, technology, coronavirus, bj murphy, bjmurphy360

Liberals and conservatives are neighbors too

Yes, conservatives can have liberal friends and liberals can have conservative friends.

blogBJ MurphyDecember 22, 2019Neuse Newspolitics, republicans, democrats, tik tok, neuse news, bjmurphy360, bj murphy

Education: Consider what path is best for you

There 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.

blogBJ MurphyNovember 25, 2019bj murphy, bjmurphy360, education, college, community college, university, jobs, student, teenagers, gen z

The importance of intent

As 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.

blogBJ MurphySeptember 24, 2019bj murphy, bjmurphy360, entrepreneur, neuse news, magic mile media, sm3 summit, social media, marketing, small business

Thoughts on democracy, leadership and social media

Kudos to the people of Hong Kong. And, shame on us.

blogBJ MurphyAugust 20, 2019bj murphy, bjmurphy360, america, hong kong, magic mile media, north carolina, 2020 election, neuse news, sm

One Year Later

A 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.

Social media philosophies for small businesses and non-profits

Here are several of my philosophies on how small businesses and non-profits can make the most of their social media.

Six months ago to today's announcement

Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy mentions the most defining moments in Neuse News’ first six months and makes an announcement.

blogBJ MurphyDecember 28, 2018bj murphy, bjmurphy360, neuse news, neuse newsletter, facebook, website, christmas

Lessons from starting Neuse News

Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy writes his first column since launching Neuse News 104 days ago.

blogBJ MurphySeptember 25, 2018bj murphy, bjmurphy360, neuse news, neuse newsletter, entrepreneur, facebook, website, wereport neuse news

Kinston: See you later, but not goodbye

I 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.

blogBJ MurphyDecember 2, 2017bj murphy, mayor, kinston