Friday, April 30, 2010
Reject politicians: Charlie Crist's move is nothing but politics, pure and simple
How stupid do these candidates really think the voters are in their states? You are having a bad primary season and it looks like a challenger is about to give you a run for your money, so you make...Published: Apr 30, 2010 10:34 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Lives lost: Keeping teens safe should be top priority for parents, officials
The North Carolina Highway Patrol has seen the worst of the worst -- youngsters who die much too young because they were not paying close enough attention or because they were driving recklessly on curvy county roads. And this...Published: Apr 29, 2010 10:47 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
No other choice: Sometimes bargains come along, but the timing is just not right.
It would be nice to have a brand new recreation center in downtown Goldsboro. And it would be even nicer if it cost less than it normally would because of a downturn in the building trades that made the project...Published: Apr 28, 2010 10:29 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
How wrong is it? Arizona's new law is upsetting some, but are they really right?
Is it really so horrible a transgression to allow law enforcement officers the opportunity to question someone they feel might be in this country illegally? It might be an inconvenience, much like those pesky traffic stops where officers check...Published: Apr 27, 2010 9:35 AM Full Editorial
Monday, April 26, 2010
Bullying ... still: The problem is age-old, but the intensity and means are much worse.
It is nothing new, not really. There have been bullies for generations -- that is part of going to school. But what should scare any parent of any student in any school are the changing means, motive and opportunity...Published: Apr 26, 2010 10:32 AM Full Editorial
Friday, April 23, 2010
Volunteer power: School district, Red Cross supporters are examples to emulate
Who says one person can't make a difference? This week, the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross honored the volunteers they say have helped the organization continue to do its job -- even in what can be...Published: Apr 23, 2010 11:16 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Info deficit: Too many people are spending too little time listening to VIP facts
It should not surprise anyone that only a couple of people showed up for the Wayne County Health Department's evening meeting. The event was set up, in part, to try to offer the community the chance to hear facts...Published: Apr 22, 2010 11:03 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wait, just a bit: Perhaps timing is not right to hit newly annexed residents
It is not hard to see both sides in the case involving those neighborhoods identified as part of the recent annexation fight. Even though they lost their court battle to stop the action by the city, residents in the...Published: Apr 21, 2010 10:37 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Danger, danger: Higher taxes warnings suggest it might be time to set priorities
Let's face it. By the time a politician or public employee of any kind talks about a tax increase or the need for drastic budget cuts as if either is imminent, he or she has known one has been...Published: Apr 20, 2010 10:34 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 17, 2010
No guts, no glory: Where are the leaders who are really standing up for the people they serve?
It isn't even really a major story -- the news that N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper has decided not to join other states across the nation to challenge the recently passed health care reform law. We will get to...Published: Apr 17, 2010 10:54 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 16, 2010
Sticks and stones: Those who see the power always work to discredit the players
It is not all that surprising that many in the halls of power are characterizing those who gathered for the tea parties Thursday as right wing kooks, racists and nut jobs. After all, it could be more than a...Published: Apr 16, 2010 10:39 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Second place: Administration's new mantra seems to be -- mediocre is OK
It is a sad turn of events really -- and one that suggests a direction for America that might make some of its citizens stand up and take notice.After years of the U.S. being the leader in space exploration, President...Published: Apr 15, 2010 10:29 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Speak up: Despite what others say ... your voice really does matter.
There is power in numbers. So, if you feel a certain way about a certain topic -- whether it be the new recreation center project or the need to support a particular local group or cause -- you need...Published: Apr 14, 2010 10:41 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Miner tragedy: Country mourns with families of 29 lost in mine accident in West Virginia
In one family, a brother and a son were lost, while others said goodbye to a child or a father. There is no way to watch the heartbreak and the dashed hopes of the families of the miners lost...Published: Apr 13, 2010 10:27 AM Full Editorial
Friday, April 9, 2010
Pay it back ... Perhaps there is a way to recoup some money spent on crime
With the struggling economy and regular families doing the best they can to stay afloat, there seems to be only one place where there is a waiting list to get in and a great demand to reserve space --...Published: Apr 9, 2010 11:10 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Sneak attacks: It's not just the big things, watch out for small changes
Most voters think they only have to watch out for the big decisions that come out of Washington -- that those are the most dangerous.And, most of the time, they are. After all, they generally cost everyone the most money.But...Published: Apr 8, 2010 10:01 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Thanks for the memories: We really do not ever forget that without you, there would be no us ...
Some of you have been with us for decades, while others are relatively new friends. We have shared many stories together over the years. We have helped you chronicle Wayne County's proudest moments and wept with you when tragedy...Published: Apr 7, 2010 10:40 AM Full Editorial
Monday, April 5, 2010
Support 4-H'ers: Young people work hard and deserve community's backing
It is a lot more work than it seems -- raising a livestock project. Wayne County's 4-H groups have done their community proud -- performing well at not only their own fair, but on the livestock circuit as well....Published: Apr 5, 2010 10:26 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Faith, freedom: This is the weekend to remember how interconnected they really are here
Easter Sunday. It is a time for renewal of faith, a belief in miracles and spending time thinking about new beginnings and possibilities.And while we join for worship, share dinner with family and friends and hunt for eggs, there is...Published: Apr 3, 2010 11:16 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 2, 2010
A sacred trust: Being commander is true honor and an awesome responsibility
Col. Patrick Doherty is right, he should be humbled to have been chosen as the next commander of the 4th Fighter Wing -- not that it is not an honor well-earned. The colonel also seems to understand that he has...Published: Apr 2, 2010 10:29 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 1, 2010
A tinge of green: Nothing wrong with call to use less fossil fuel and to conserve
Few of us want to be told we have to -- and even fewer want to pay a penalty to make the other choice -- but like it or not, the idea that perhaps Americans could consume less energy...Published: Apr 1, 2010 11:01 AM Full Editorial