Monday, April 30, 2007
No more stalling: Next step on school facilities now up to the commissioners
The numbers are in and the plan is in place. Now, all it will take is a little cooperation, realism and a determination that — this time — they are going to get the job done. No, this is not...Published: Apr 30, 2007 10:37 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 28, 2007
A needed talk: Confronting gang issue requires candor and alternatives
This weekend, experts from around the region were expected to meet to address a subject few people really want to talk much about. Community Empowering Youth — Gang Intervention is a summit of sorts on gangs and their influence in...Published: Apr 28, 2007 10:45 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 27, 2007
Gas price woes: There seems to be a certain futility in protesting costs
Another day and another 10 cents, 5 cents or a penny, it doesn’t matter, keeping track of how much money to budget to operate a motor vehicle these days is a little like throwing a dart. Every one has his...Published: Apr 27, 2007 11:47 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Posture or ideals? Does pullout date debate really mean anything?
Taking a stand seems to be a popular choice these days — especially when it comes to the war in Iraq. One side is refusing to approve a budget to manage the expenses of continuing the war as planned without...Published: Apr 26, 2007 11:35 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Scouting hero: Distinguished Citizen Award winner has left his mark
To hear his friends talk about Mike Pate, the most recent winner of the Wayne County Distinguished Citizen Award, you would think he was just a regular guy. And that’s the point, according to those who attended the Torhunta District...Published: Apr 25, 2007 11:14 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Quieting Harry: Senate majority leader needs some help with right, wrong
There is something to be said for those who know when to talk and when to be quiet. Unfortunately, it seems that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was absent the day that lesson was taught in Congress. And it...Published: Apr 24, 2007 11:13 AM Full Editorial
Monday, April 23, 2007
What now? Virginia Tech is back to class; what should next step be?
There will be lots of people with lots of ideas about what could have been done to prevent the massacre last week at Virginia Tech. And, like always, there will be some who will call for extreme responses to this...Published: Apr 23, 2007 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Decision time: Schools need commissioners to take a stand on facilities
OK, let’s get this straight. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners in general — and commissioner Jack Best in particular — are worried about getting budget numbers from Wayne County school officials in time to start work on next year’s...Published: Apr 21, 2007 11:07 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 20, 2007
Clean it up now: Trash by the roadsides, messy yards, rundown areas no draw
April seems to be the month when a homeowner’s thoughts turn to making his or her home and grounds more beautiful. At least in some cases. Now, some local towns are doing the same — as many of them announce...Published: Apr 20, 2007 11:11 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Video debate: Some say network should not have aired manifesto
It could not have been an easy decision to air the words of a killer, especially with so many around the country still recovering from Monday’s massacre at Virginia Tech. So, when NBC News released the video sent to the...Published: Apr 19, 2007 11:23 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Nation stunned: Senselessness of act, macabre behavior of shooter strike cord
Thinking about Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg can be surreal at times — like nothing really happened that day. It must be how we are dealing with the sympathy we feel for the 30-some families who lost their...Published: Apr 18, 2007 11:35 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Tragedy at Tech: Gunman’s choice has left many wondering ‘why’
It is hard not to be affected by the sadness, despair and worry that is flooding the Virginia Tech campus today. For some parents, it is the gut-wrenching feeling of having lost a child in a senseless act of violence....Published: Apr 17, 2007 12:39 PM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Arts are vital: Keep the enthusiam going beyond theater rebuilding
It isn’t as easy as it looks to rebuild an icon. So, it is not surprising that Goldsboro businessman David Weil has had a few bumps along the way in his quest to rebuild the Paramount Theater. That’s what happens...Published: Apr 14, 2007 5:12 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 13, 2007
Next on list: Rap — Al Sharpton has pledged to fight all sorts of slurs
It is not easy to defend what newly fired shock jock Don Imus did last week. After all, his comments about the Rutgers University women’s basketball team were terrible — no matter what context you cast them in. Whether or...Published: Apr 13, 2007 11:30 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Hispanic future: Dealing with multi-cultural future key for area counties
Immigration — illegal or otherwise — is a topic North Carolina residents are starting to talk about more often. And for some counties, like Duplin and — to a lesser extent — Wayne, the topic is becoming one that is...Published: Apr 11, 2007 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Fuss about Imus: Shock jock’s faux pas sparks debate about race, speech
Don Imus shouldn’t have said what he did about the Rutgers University women’s basketball team. His reference to them on his radio show was sexist, racist and offensive. The question is: Should that one statement be enough to end his...Published: Apr 10, 2007 12:44 PM Full Editorial
Monday, April 9, 2007
Power tug of war: Storm is brewing over Iraq and who really is in control
On Saturday, President George W. Bush sent the message to Congress in general and Democrats in specific that the run-around over the military spending bill had to stop. Those who are insisting on a specific exit date for troops from...Published: Apr 9, 2007 11:11 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, April 7, 2007
It’s a mind-set: Students don’t succeed without desire to achieve
New House Speaker Rep. Joe Hackney is worried about how many students are graduating from the state’s high schools — and he doesn’t think North Carolina is doing enough to keep those numbers up. So, he stood up this past...Published: Apr 7, 2007 6:53 PM Full Editorial
Friday, April 6, 2007
Community spirit: Once again, when Wayne County needs to step up ... it does
There have been more than a few demands on Wayne County residents during the past 12 months. From the United Way to support for neighbors in need, this community has stepped up to the plate every time it has been...Published: Apr 6, 2007 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Follow the rules: Commissioners were correct in pointing out point of order
It doesn’t seem like that big a deal — allowing a couple of citizens to have some extra time to speak to the Wayne County Commission in advance of a vote that affects their property. So, it might seem petty...Published: Apr 5, 2007 11:33 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Pelosi takeover: New Speaker of the House should stick to her own job
So, let’s get this straight: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is now the new emissary of good will from the United States to Syria. On the surface, that seems innocuous enough — a high-ranking member of the U.S. House...Published: Apr 4, 2007 11:00 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Send a message: Dilapidated housing and other eyesores no help for city
Two more houses have been added to the list of structures that city of Goldsboro officials say no longer need to be part of the city’s streetscape. And this time, they are not giving anybody any more time to get...Published: Apr 3, 2007 1:02 PM Full Editorial