Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Time to vote: Casting your ballot is critical in key city races
It might seem like it would be easy to put it off, to wait until the general election in November to have your say in choosing who will run the city of Goldsboro. After all, you might think, this is...Published: Sep 29, 2015 11:04 AM Full Editorial
Monday, September 28, 2015
Faith-full: Response to Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia encouraging
It doesn't mean we are out of the woods yet, but the news out of Philadelphia this weekend is reason to think positively about the future. Nearly a million people turned out Sunday to hear Pope Francis speak as...Published: Sep 28, 2015 10:53 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Best for city: Choice in mayoral race rests on vision of future
The new chant is simple in politics. Out with the old, in with the new. And perhaps when you look at the race for mayor of Goldsboro, you might be tempted by the lure of "the new" when it...Published: Sep 27, 2015 12:08 AM Full Editorial
Friday, September 25, 2015
Boehner's gift: Speaker of the House's moments were real signs of honor he felt
There are many people who will not be sorry to hear that Speaker of the House John Boehner will be giving up his seat in Congress at the end of October. And there will likely be a scurry to...Published: Sep 25, 2015 11:14 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 24, 2015
The motive: House Bill 482 is not a cause. It is an attack on free speech.
The vote on House Bill 482 is not about righting a wrong. It is not even about the people it purports to protect. Standing up for the workers is not the reason a group of North Carolina legislators decided to...Published: Sep 24, 2015 11:33 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Tough run: Scott Walker bows out. Would you do it?
There are many conclusions that can be drawn from Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's decision to suspend his presidential run. One is simply that he just couldn't cut it. But there is another aspect to consider -- and it is...Published: Sep 22, 2015 10:56 AM Full Editorial
Monday, September 21, 2015
At last: After weeks of debating, budget battle ends in a hurry
There were some people who really thought that the General Assembly would have to put up a Christmas tree in the statehouse. That's how long the budget process was taking -- much longer than it ever had previously. However, at...Published: Sep 21, 2015 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Time to vote: City needs you to cast your vote to determine new leadership
The worst part of non-presidential year elections -- especially when they are hyper-local -- is that people don't think they matter. So, because the vote is not a priority, the turnout is very low -- if people remember, or...Published: Sep 20, 2015 12:56 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Volunteers: New truck, but same old dedication to their community
The Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the arrival of a new $530,000 truck that will allow the department to better serve the community. And yes, it is something to celebrate. It takes a lot of money to get a...Published: Sep 19, 2015 11:40 PM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Appearance: Nothing wrong with simply being yourself
Say one thing about Dr. Ben Carson, one of the myriad of Republicans offering to be president of the United States. That man is comfortable in his own skin. Now, contrast that to the candidates attempting "to look" everything...Published: Sep 17, 2015 11:04 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Skype vote -- The bottom line is: It is the only way to stop misuse
Don't be distracted by the arguments put forth in the debate over Skype and board meetings that occurred prior to the vote at Monday's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education. Truth is, technology is coming and it will...Published: Sep 16, 2015 11:02 AM Full Editorial
Monday, September 14, 2015
Early voting: Get ready -- it's time to narrow the mayoral field
Anyone who lives in the city of Goldsboro should take note. In a couple of weeks, the first ballots will be available to help you narrow down the field in the race for the city's new chief executive. The...Published: Sep 14, 2015 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Friday, September 11, 2015
In memoriam: No matter how many years pass, we should never, ever forget
It was 14 years ago that we saw the news feeds and watched in horror as terrorists used jet airliners as missiles to hit the twin towers of the World Trade Center and then the Pentagon. Most of us...Published: Sep 11, 2015 11:20 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Right choice: Council incumbents needed to be at city meeting
It is unfortunate that the NAACP's candidate forum was the same night as the Goldsboro City Council meeting. Residents should have had access to all those who want to represent them. But in no way should any of the...Published: Sep 10, 2015 10:54 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Cover-up: That will always be the real undoing of politicians and others
At last, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has admitted that perhaps she should have spoken out sooner and answered questions earlier about the private server she used while serving as secretary of state. You think? It is amazing how...Published: Sep 9, 2015 11:07 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Let's talk polls: Keep your eyes on them for fun, but they are not all true measures
There's an old saying: You can make numbers say anything you want them to say. And while the polls that are already hitting the newspapers and airwaves about the upcoming presidential election are interesting, for now, they are really...Published: Sep 8, 2015 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Who's on first? The bottom line is: Discord reigns when politics is king
It is a curious puzzle, this inability to reach an agreement really anywhere. And we say "anywhere" because Washington is not the only place where there seems to be a problem getting anyone to pass anything in a timely...Published: Sep 5, 2015 10:23 PM Full Editorial
Friday, September 4, 2015
Here's Kanye: If you think Donald Trump is scary, just wait until 2020
Just when you thought it was safe to think about the future of your country, bam, you hear the announcement at the MTV Video Music Awards. That's right, Kanye West is running for president ... in 2020. The good...Published: Sep 4, 2015 11:20 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Graduation? It is not just about the diploma. It is about the knowledge.
It is good news that more North Carolina students are earning their high school diplomas. These days, without a diploma, there is a serious lack of opportunities for a young person looking to begin his or her life. Getting...Published: Sep 3, 2015 10:46 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
No scrubs -- Read the tea leaves, politicians: Voters ARE wising up
Call it a protest. Call it a reform movement. Call it just plain old curiosity. But don't for one minute think that the fact that anti-establishment candidates are leading in polls for both parties this presidential primary year is...Published: Sep 1, 2015 12:30 PM Full Editorial