Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Just 16 years: Mental illness no comfort for family who lost loved one
It isn’t hard to see that Ricky Thompson had a family who loved him. He had a wife and children as well as an array of immediate family and friends who will never forget the day they lost him to...Published: Oct 31, 2007 7:35 AM Full Editorial
Monday, October 29, 2007
Skewed priorities: Georgia case example of law enforcement gone wrong
In a world where there are hundreds of real crimes against children by adults every year, the Genarlow Wilson story is a puzzler. The teenager was arrested, tried and sent to prison for 10 years for having consentual sex with...Published: Oct 29, 2007 11:24 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, October 28, 2007
We need you: United Way’s work depends on your willingness to help
Nothing worth having is ever easy. So, it should come as no surprise that this year’s United Way of Wayne County campaign needs your help to finish strong. The organization, which partners with agencies around this community to better the...Published: Oct 28, 2007 12:29 AM Full Editorial
Friday, October 26, 2007
Get an issue: It’s time for substance from candidates for office
The men and women who have decided to put their names in the hat for positions serving their communities are to be commended. It is not easy to put yourself out there and ask voters to put you in office....Published: Oct 26, 2007 10:21 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Stop obesity 101: Show children the old ways
A statewide study is now focused on finding out what is causing children to continue to gain more and more weight — and what can be done about it. Nothing against those who are charged with finding out those answers,...Published: Oct 25, 2007 10:34 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Area matters: Downtown progress great, but there is still work to do
Drive through downtown Goldsboro and its environs and you will see lots of reasons why getting aggressive about dilapidated houses, drug-infested neighborhoods and other so-called “bad areas” is so critical. There are many plans in the works for Goldsboro’s downtown...Published: Oct 24, 2007 10:42 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Heartbreak: Story of Meals on Wheels volunteer’s death a tragedy
It is not hard to feel sad when you hear the story of the two Meals on Wheels volunteers who were stabbed while working at a local church to feed their community’s homebound senior citizens. And it will never be...Published: Oct 23, 2007 10:33 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Coffer inflation: Apathy factors into why campaigns cost so much
Between two candidates for president of the United States, there has been more than $70 million donated, raised or otherwise collected — so far. That’s right. So that means more $100 million is in the bank if you add up...Published: Oct 20, 2007 11:15 PM Full Editorial
Friday, October 19, 2007
Too dry to burn: It’s not worth the risk to set fire to your brush, trash
A little rain does not a drought eliminate. So, for those out there who might think that the recent open burning ban rules do not apply to them, take heed. Do not light a fire. Not at night. Not when...Published: Oct 19, 2007 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Oh, come on: Furor over Ellen DeGeneres’ dog adoption is just silly
Gee, who isn’t just a little bit happy when a powerful celebrity gets told he or she has to follow the rules like the rest of us. So, when the Ellen DeGeneres dog scandal hit, at first glance it looked...Published: Oct 18, 2007 10:27 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
A bright spot: Child’s scholarship story might be a revelation for future
With all the angst and hand-wringing that has taken place over test scores, school quality and the future, the news this week that a county fourth-grader has already earned a college scholarship was a welcome diversion. Little Nakia Atkins of...Published: Oct 17, 2007 11:39 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Water worries: Don’t waffle council. Right decision is strict regulation.
OK, so no one will be thrilled if the Goldsboro City Council decides at its next meeting that the drought situation requires drastic measures. Especially if they have planted trees or are trying to nurse a lawn back to health....Published: Oct 16, 2007 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Monday, October 15, 2007
A bit at a time: Days of Caring projects prove a little means much
Volunteer Wayne/RSVP Director Barbara Stiles has reason to crow a little. After all, the number of volunteer hours donated to make the eight days of Days of Caring nearly doubled the contribution from last year. And the amount of funds...Published: Oct 15, 2007 10:44 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Imperfect justice: Dail case requires us to make the system better
Hearing a story like Dwayne Dail’s makes anyone with a sense of compassion and justice think twice about how evidence is collected in this country — and the possibility that there might be more people in jail right now for...Published: Oct 13, 2007 11:51 PM Full Editorial
Friday, October 12, 2007
Come eat fish: Every year, Shriners light fryers to help sick children
If you are reading this and it is still light outside, you can still head down to Herman Park for dinner — and perhaps make a sick child’s life a little easier. The Wayne County Shrine Club gathers up hundreds...Published: Oct 12, 2007 11:09 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Irresponsible: Hundreds of animals a year die because of their owners
You have probably seen them — kittens searching for food, dogs running loose with too tight collars. They are everywhere in this and many other counties across the United States. The reason? The families and individuals who own them —...Published: Oct 11, 2007 11:27 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
‘Paging: Ideas’: There will be no shortage of backseat drivers
The worst part of any political campaign is not the cheesy shots with babies and the raucous crowds of canned supporters who just happened to gather at a particular politician’s campaign stop. It is isn’t even the hundreds of hours...Published: Oct 10, 2007 10:41 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Stomping drugs: Tough, not weak. Insistent, not just compassionate.
One of the most striking facts about the drug enforcement business is how it just never seems to get better. No matter how many violators local law enforcement officers seem to arrest, there are always a couple dozen more just...Published: Oct 9, 2007 11:18 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, October 6, 2007
A cheap tactic: Moore tries for political points at Gov. Aycock’s expense
Poor Richard Moore. It started off as a good idea, really. Here’s the plan: 1. Call for the name of a man who has been historically tied to segregationist ideals to be removed from the state Democrats’ most prestigious dinner....Published: Oct 6, 2007 11:36 PM Full Editorial
Friday, October 5, 2007
Head to the fair: There’s still time to support volunteers, fair staff
There are only a couple of days left of the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair — and this year, it looks like it was a huge success. In addition to crowded midways and busy livestock competitions, the weather cooperated this year,...Published: Oct 5, 2007 11:16 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Care done right: Taxpayers cannot afford another ‘feel-good’ plan
A touchy, feely bill about providing health care for all children across the nation is easy politics. After all, who is against children having proper health care? Who wants to keep them from getting exams, vaccinations and other care they...Published: Oct 4, 2007 10:30 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Fewer inmates: Think fixing education doesn’t matter? Price a new jail.
Hopefully, you weren’t eating when you read today’s article about the cost of meeting the future needs of Wayne County’s jail population. If you were, when you read the nearly $50 million price tag for the cheapest option — you...Published: Oct 3, 2007 10:56 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Britney’s loss: It’s good her boys will be safe, but why did it take so long?
It was late-breaking news across the country last night. After months of bickering, tabloid rumors and accusations, pop singer Britney Spears was ordered by a judge to turn over her children to her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. Now, you can argue...Published: Oct 2, 2007 10:29 AM Full Editorial
Monday, October 1, 2007
Pay back: Calling to service is one that too many people ignore
Busy days usually mean few people take the time to think about what they can do to help others. It is just a consequence of today’s much-too-rushed world. But when you read a story about someone like Capt. Don Haley,...Published: Oct 1, 2007 10:07 AM Full Editorial