Friday, February 27, 2015
Pat on back: United Way effort a sign of community, leadership
Earlier this week, the United Way of Wayne County gathered to celebrate a milestone -- and to honor those who helped achieve it. For the first time in several years, the United Way was able to not only meet its...Published: Feb 27, 2015 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Stay home: Officials issue wise warning as community waits for next snow
There will be some people who will pay no attention to the warning issued by the Goldsboro Police Department. The cops are telling community members to stay home tonight as another round of snow and ice is forecast for...Published: Feb 25, 2015 11:17 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Snow trouble -- Best idea for handling winter weather: Better safe than sorry
There is no question that it would have been better for the Wayne County School District to have canceled classes last night -- or to have announced a two-hour delay this morning. But in cases like this, hindsight is...Published: Feb 24, 2015 11:29 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 23, 2015
'Sniper' proof: Box office results show Americans are behind heroes
There might not have been many awards for "American Sniper" last night at the Academy Awards ceremony, but credit the evening's host, Neil Patrick Harris, with one shrewd comment. He pointed out that $300 million of the $600 million...Published: Feb 23, 2015 11:11 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, February 21, 2015
New standard: Nonprofit yardstick offers some interesting questions
Surprise. We don't agree with the county commissioners about the mission of the county and its new policy on nonprofit organizations. Not because nonprofit organizations should not be held accountable. Not because we believe that there should be an unlimited...Published: Feb 21, 2015 11:57 PM Full Editorial
Friday, February 20, 2015
To the rescue: Volunteers brave ice, cold to bring meals to homebound seniors
While many people were huddled up in their homes or complaining about the temperatures as they sat at their desks at work, a troop of volunteers was revving up its engines. The volunteers with the Meals on Wheels program might...Published: Feb 20, 2015 10:42 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Obama-hold: Someone needs to decide -- once and for all -- who is in charge
Who knows how it is going to turn out. After all, there has been back and forth and up and down and every argument in the book over who should be deciding immigration policy. So the fact that a federal...Published: Feb 19, 2015 10:35 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Check up: Neighborhood watches are not just for crime
The ice might seem like it is melting, but the effects of the cold are still lingering around Wayne County. So while we wait for the winter winds to subside, let's add a new item to the storm checklist:...Published: Feb 18, 2015 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 16, 2015
Ice caution: Weather concerns prompt reminder about safety
It is easy to consider yourself invincible -- able to leap icy roads at a single bound. But the news that a storm might be coming this way is a good time for a reminder. When officials suggest that the...Published: Feb 16, 2015 10:38 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Safety first: Schools need backup when dealing with student problems
School board member Eddie Radford mentioned something in a recent meeting that deserves mention. He reminded the board that teachers, administrators and other personnel in the schools have the right to be safe. The comment comes on the heels of...Published: Feb 14, 2015 11:14 PM Full Editorial
Friday, February 13, 2015
Watch group: Community can band together to prevent crime
There is a story in the newspaper just about every day about a crime or a search for a criminal as part of a law enforcement investigation. And let's be honest -- we really don't want to get involved. Many...Published: Feb 13, 2015 11:11 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Our duty: We need to make sure that nation is caring for its heroes
A jury will determine what happens to the man who is accused of gunning down two veterans who were trying to help him overcome PTSD -- one of whom was famed sniper Chris Kyle. Justice will be served in that...Published: Feb 12, 2015 11:17 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
The right call: President's call for more power in Middle East is right decision
There have been more than a few talking heads on television lately -- some of them former members of the intelligence community -- who are saying that the U.S. response to ISIS must be tougher. These experts who have...Published: Feb 11, 2015 10:47 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Sad news: Family's confirmation of their daughter's loss heartbreaking
It is bad enough when a terrorist group murders a captured pilot in such a horrible way. But what is equally unforgivable -- and a sign of complete depravity -- is when an innocent person only in the country...Published: Feb 10, 2015 11:11 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 9, 2015
A true Dean: UNC coach cared about wins and losses -- but valued education most
Forget, for a moment, about Michael Jordan's iconic jumpshot in the waning seconds against Georgetown -- and the infamous timeout that took Dean Smith to the NCAA mountaintop a second time more than a decade later. Set aside the...Published: Feb 9, 2015 11:29 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, February 7, 2015
A special need: Public officials have to understand what leadership is all about
They probably thought it would go away -- our challenge to the county commissioners and the city council about taking care of the county's Special Olympics program. And because we believe in full disclosure, we want you to know...Published: Feb 7, 2015 11:26 PM Full Editorial
Friday, February 6, 2015
Think first: Someone needs to save Republicans from themselves
Just when you thought it was safe to trust that nothing stupid or illogical was going to come out of another Republican's mouth, along comes newly elected U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. He meant well -- the gist of his...Published: Feb 6, 2015 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 5, 2015
The message: There's no ambiguity or skirting a line to preserve feelings in king's speech
Who would have thought that the country that would answer a barbaric execution of a prisoner with a decisive strike and the promise of vengeance would be a tiny Middle Eastern country with limited personnel and air power. But...Published: Feb 5, 2015 10:45 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Open heart: Just one more story of those who inspire others
You can see it in Martie Saylors' face when she looks at one of her students. Her job is about more than just physical therapy -- it is about love. And the Exceptional Children Teacher of Excellence is right --...Published: Feb 4, 2015 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
A reward: Man walked to work for 10 years, never missed a day
Sometimes inspiration comes in the form of a regular person's story. James Robertson's journey is just such a story. The Detroit man's car broke down about a decade ago. He had a job that was about 10 miles away --...Published: Feb 3, 2015 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 2, 2015
Helping hands: Developing meal program a worthwhile effort
It seems hard to believe that there are children in this community who do not get enough to eat. But the statistics say that there are many who have limited access to food when they are home on the...Published: Feb 2, 2015 10:48 AM Full Editorial