Friday, October 31, 2008
Waste, again: Easley travel bill just another scary revelation
And you thought Mary Easley's new salary at the University of North Carolina system was shocking. The revelation by the state auditor that the governor's wife turned in an astronomical bill for trips she took as part of a cultural...Published: Oct 31, 2008 11:44 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 30, 2008
It's about trust: There are true concerns about Superior Court race
Both candidates running for Superior Court judge have the training they need to sit on the bench and make good decisions based on the rule of law. A vote for Judge Jerry Braswell or challenger, attorney Arnold Jones, won't...Published: Oct 30, 2008 10:52 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Debate matters: Protect diverse voices, multiple opinions
If this election season has proven one point, it would be how important it is to have many voices, multiple opinions and the possibility of expressing them. One of the concerns that has been circulating recently is that Democrats...Published: Oct 29, 2008 10:44 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hagan who? Democratic candidate almost invisible in Wayne County
Sometimes the most telling moments of a battle are the last days. And sometimes the best measure of a representative's intentions is where he or she chooses to fight.And in the race for one of North Carolina's U.S. Senate seats,...Published: Oct 28, 2008 2:13 PM Full Editorial
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Redistribution: Siphoning rewards of success kills incentive to achieve
It is not just about the money, but, for now, let's let it be about the money and only the money. Imagine that you have an idea -- a plan for a business. You mortgage your house, scrimp, save...Published: Oct 25, 2008 11:34 PM Full Editorial
Friday, October 24, 2008
Yes, go vote: Despite what polls say, the race is not over yet
It's not over until the last vote has been counted. That advice could not be any truer, especially this year, this election. It might seem like the polls are saying there is no reason to cast your vote, that...Published: Oct 24, 2008 11:04 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Never too early: BRAC is not ever going to go away completely
It might seem like a very long time ago that Wayne County held its breath as it waited for the results of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission. It is hard to remember all the hard work that went...Published: Oct 23, 2008 11:12 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Sad world: There is no room for 'childhood' anymore
Two men in two weeks -- and two sets of accusations that there has been improper behavior involving children.That news is enough to make any parent think twice about letting his children out of his sight.It just isn't easy these...Published: Oct 22, 2008 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Monday, October 20, 2008
Gas price squeeze: Beginning to look fishy that prices are still higher
We might not have liked hearing the explanation, but many North Carolina drivers understood that slow supplies in the Gulf were taking their toll on prices and availability of gas. So, when distributors said they were doing the best...Published: Oct 20, 2008 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Crises among us: A united community can ease so much adversity
Looking at your bank balance -- and your retirement account -- couldn't have been easy this past week -- or the week before that for that matter. In fact, watching the market shoot up, then down, then up, then...Published: Oct 19, 2008 12:01 AM Full Editorial
Friday, October 17, 2008
Joe's adventure: Want to know why people stay out of the political process ...
He didn't know he would become a celebrity when he asked Sen. Barack Obama a question about taxes on the campaign trail. But now, just days later, Joe the Plumber -- also known as Samuel J. Wurzelbacher -- has...Published: Oct 17, 2008 10:54 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 16, 2008
First voters: One-stop voting is a theory that doesn't work in practice
There were lines at the One-Stop voting centers this morning in Wayne County. The idea is, you can walk into the door of the polling place and register to vote and make your choices that very day. The goal,...Published: Oct 16, 2008 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Listen, really: Forget hype. Ignore pundits. Analyze on your own.
Let's face it. Most of us would rather have three teeth pulled than listen to yet another presidential debate, especially since there really hasn't been a debate yet -- just an assemblage of candidate statements woven around a moderator....Published: Oct 15, 2008 11:08 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tired of listening? Share your questions for commissioners, school board
The best part of Election Day is that the voters get to tell politicians what they think of them. The worst part is that before the vote actually occurs, there are plenty of speeches, forums, automated phone calls and...Published: Oct 14, 2008 12:46 PM Full Editorial
Monday, October 13, 2008
Think about it: A few facts to remember about mortgage crisis
The important thing to remember as you look to figure out who to put in charge of revamping the U.S. financial system is that there is plenty of blame to go around. Each party points to the other as...Published: Oct 13, 2008 11:02 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The real reward: True academic success isn't bestowed -- it must be earned
Goldsboro resident Emily Westbrook -- and others like her who are disturbed by the Wayne County School District's discussion concerning the awarding -- or not awarding -- of zeroes -- are dead-on right. In the real world, no matter how...Published: Oct 11, 2008 11:31 PM Full Editorial
Friday, October 10, 2008
Responsible vote: Voting shouldn't be easy
The furor over voter registration improprieties and the housing group ACORN has caused rumblings in both the Republican and Democratic parties. The accusations have been scary -- from pressure to vote to some people being told to commit fraud....Published: Oct 10, 2008 11:40 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Common sense: Here comes the drama. Try leadership instead.
There is no need for more congressional hearings. Television time can go back to what is really important -- how we are going to fix this economy. There won't be any need to listen to blowhard politicians who just...Published: Oct 9, 2008 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
United they stand: Agreement is a positive sign that boards mean business
They could have argued for another couple of weeks and planned 15 more meetings on what to do about school facilities in Wayne County. They could have stomped their feet and placed blame. Instead, this week, the county commissioners and...Published: Oct 8, 2008 11:08 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Debate? Really? Real discussion will come after televised exchange
Tonight Americans will gather around their televisions to try -- once again -- to figure out who would make the best new president of the United States. The second debate between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain is scheduled...Published: Oct 7, 2008 12:14 PM Full Editorial
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Palin's appeal: Pundits don't get what ordinary Americans find refreshing
The political pundits seem puzzled by the allure of Gov. Sarah Palin. And you can almost understand their confusion. Thursday's vice presidential debate certainly did not make anyone want to rush out and buy a Gov. Sarah Palin or Sen....Published: Oct 4, 2008 11:29 PM Full Editorial
Friday, October 3, 2008
Catch the fair: There is still a night and a day to see your county's fair
There's a reason the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair is ranked as one of the best in the state. And it is not because of the rides, the food or the displays -- although all of those are reasons to spend...Published: Oct 3, 2008 10:53 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Where's the gov.? Easley's latest 'no show' par for the course during tenure
Did you wonder why Gov. Mike Easley was not present for the opening of a telecommunications center in Goldsboro? Was it because he had more pressing engagements somewhere else? No. Was it because he had a personal emergency that made...Published: Oct 2, 2008 11:20 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Greed's results: Corporate America not only place to start cleanup
Greed has become a watchword in American society -- and not just for those in the higher tax brackets either. One of the less-often-discussed aspects of the current economic crisis is that many people took on more debt than they...Published: Oct 1, 2008 11:22 AM Full Editorial