The Free Press hit the streets to ask about New Year hopes.
“I want to see more people in churches, because no one (is) in churches. I was baptized recently.” – Shaina Guzman, Kinston
“I don’t know what to expect, but I know what I want things to be like. (I want) just for the economy to get better, because everything is expensive, like at the grocery store. My husband’s a cop, so (I want) crime to go down.” – Crystal Kennedy, Deep Run
“I’m hoping to get into college, because I’m a senior in high school. That would be good for 2013.” – Josh Spear, Kinston
“I’m a big fan of fashion, so I’d like to see something different clothes wise, like different colors. I love different colors; it’s the same old stuff.” – Takeya Murrain, Kinston
“I want to have a job. I want to work in the mall, anywhere that has something to do with fashion.” – Tashara Murrain
“I actually moved up here from Florida for a job at the airport, so I guess (I’m expecting) more money.” – Anthony Millen, Florida
— Complied by Jessika Morgan, staff writer