Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Fudd call: World got you down? Join Dillyn and Chase's team.
Does what happened in Baltimore make you sad about your country? Are you tired of the political bickering on television and not even close to ready to delve into the constant negative that is a presidential campaign? We have...Published: Apr 29, 2015 10:45 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Hard to watch: Baltimore riots not about any kind of justice
It was hard enough to watch the violent protests, looting and fires in Baltimore. Imagine what it must have been like to live there. There is no question what the next move should be for any city, any leader...Published: Apr 28, 2015 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Good news: Sometimes, you just have to point to the positive
Wayne County had a busy weekend. From the touching lantern ceremony and the walk/runs to raise money for cancer patients at the Cures for the Colors event to the fun and pickles at the N.C. Pickle Festival, there was plenty...Published: Apr 25, 2015 11:47 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 24, 2015
Call to arms -- Cancer survivors have a point: We should get involved
Irene Thornton is right. And so is Kem Lancaster. And if you asked any one of the hundreds of people who gathered for this year's Survivors' Banquet in preparation for the 2015 Relay for Life, they would echo the...Published: Apr 24, 2015 10:49 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Pickle fun: Take a moment this weekend to enjoy local festival
You might not realize it as you wander up and down the streets at Saturday's N.C. Pickle Festival enjoying the food, fun and music. You might not even think about it as you chomp down on a Mt. Olive Pickle...Published: Apr 23, 2015 10:36 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Good call: Commissioners give right advice to make sure money spent well
It is easy to understand why the Wayne County Board of Education might have wanted to push forward with a project at Goldsboro High School. Nobody wanted to give the impression that the project was being shelved or ignored...Published: Apr 22, 2015 10:52 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Iran watch: Latest 'gotcha' proves Iran cannot be trusted
It is getting tiresome talking about it. The failures of the Obama administration's foreign policy are becoming legendary. But this time, it is serious. The deal in the works with the Iranian government regarding nuclear science and weapons requires a...Published: Apr 21, 2015 10:55 AM Full Editorial
Monday, April 20, 2015
One week later: College moves forward after horrifying week
The ordeal is not over for the young men and women who attend Wayne Community College. And it is going to be an even more distinct presence for those who work there. Kenneth Stancil will be in court again...Published: Apr 20, 2015 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Friday, April 17, 2015
Support: Community should talk about Monday's events
There should be more events like Thursday's prayer service at First Baptist Church. Gathering together as a community during times like these is critical -- both for those who suffered the trauma and for those who want to be...Published: Apr 17, 2015 11:16 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Spendthrifts: Want to save money? Stop spending on ridiculous stuff.
Nothing sticks in the craw more for taxpayers on April 15 than hearing about more irresponsible spending in Washington. And on this tax day, we hear about another round of just such expenditures -- this time at the IRS....Published: Apr 16, 2015 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Appearances: Candidates need to remember -- it is not just about how you look
Over the next few months we are going to get sick of candidates for president of the United States trying to look like regular people. We are going to get tired of "candid" shots at restaurants and references to how...Published: Apr 15, 2015 10:53 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Sad, but proud: Law enforcement, leaders proved we are one community, first.
We are sad today. Violence has not only touched our community, it has claimed the life of a young man with much more life to live. We cannot imagine the pain his family feels today. They are in our thoughts....Published: Apr 14, 2015 11:17 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Early numbers: Polls at this point mean little; what matter are issues, leadership
Here come the polls. And as you start to listen to them -- a warning. You can make numbers say anything this early in the game, so take them for what they are worth -- a source of amusement,...Published: Apr 12, 2015 12:03 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 9, 2015
History forward: Preservation isn't just a nod to the past; it's smart policy for the future
There is a reason some people aren't sure they want to get behind the historic tax credit program in North Carolina. It goes back to the theory of taxes, budgets and red ink vs. black. They think that the money...Published: Apr 9, 2015 11:52 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Just wrong: Shooting should prompt call for scrutiny, but not witch hunts
It is hard to watch. A man encounters a police officer. And then, as the man is running away, the officer takes aim and fires multiple times, shooting the victim in the back. It was unnecessary. It was unlawful --...Published: Apr 8, 2015 11:33 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Ka-good idea: Proposal for community playground a no-brainer
What a great idea. There is no question that nothing could bring a community closer together than working on a project -- together. Local businessman David Weil's proposal -- which has already received some expert direction from former state...Published: Apr 7, 2015 11:09 AM Full Editorial
Monday, April 6, 2015
An Easter book: How about a little reading along with all that candy eating?
It's Easter break and we all know what that means -- children at loose ends. And while there is certainly a good reason to give the kids a break from school books, now is the perfect time to encourage them...Published: Apr 6, 2015 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Consider this: What about Americans who are people of faith?
Before the slings and arrows are thrown, let's be clear right from the start -- this is no message condoning anyone who uses his or her faith or beliefs to harm another or to infringe on or to limit the...Published: Apr 4, 2015 11:32 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 3, 2015
Trust whom? Proposed Iranian deal misses one very important detail
Fool us once, shame on you. Fool us twice, shame on us. That is the mantra that U.S. officials should remember as they continue this charade that is a nuclear agreement with Iran. There is a reason why some...Published: Apr 3, 2015 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Act of division: Incident at Duke University does not speak for all
There is only one term for the person or persons who put up the noose on Duke University's campus yesterday. Idiot. And it is time for everyone to sit back, to take stock and to realize that archaic, moronic...Published: Apr 2, 2015 10:46 AM Full Editorial