Friday, February 27, 2009
Positive outlook: Sometimes all it takes is to realize what you have
Today, we have published our 2009 Progress edition -- Roads Less Traveled. Our goal was to introduce or re-introduce you to people you might not have realized are doing important work in your community -- and to share some...Published: Feb 27, 2009 11:04 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Economics 2009: This nation has a much to learn from continuing financial crisis
It is going to be nice when there is something to talk about other than the stimulus bill, how far the market is going to drop and whose fault it is that we are in this predicament in the...Published: Feb 26, 2009 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Where's the beef? Nation needed a boost, but hold leadership to specifics
It was nice to hear someone optimistic about the future of the United States Tuesday night. It was a stark contrast, really to the news of the day. After another volatile week in the stock market and more businesses...Published: Feb 25, 2009 10:48 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Talking points: Discipline discussion just one of many we need to have
Discipline. You would think it would be a no-brainer, a subject on which just about every person could agree. Without discipline in our schools, learning cannot possibly take place. But in that statement itself is a clue that perhaps...Published: Feb 24, 2009 10:06 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 23, 2009
Different views: Hollywood still doesn't get that it isn't tolerant either
Another Oscar awards show and another political statement, this time by Sean Penn. But good news, at least the political agenda was not as blatant as it usually is and the comments did not take up a majority of...Published: Feb 23, 2009 10:51 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Build it, then ... Having the money isn't only concern for future projects
There is a drunken sailor approach that goes along with any discussion of government money. And in many cases, although they are significant in themselves, the costs of constructing the civic center, recreation center or other projects are not...Published: Feb 21, 2009 11:54 PM Full Editorial
Friday, February 20, 2009
No quick fix: Market reaction shows this isn't a magic solution
There has not been much good news lately on the economic front -- even after the passage of the more than $750 billion stimulus bill. Even an announcement of a plan to rescue foreclosed homes did not do much...Published: Feb 20, 2009 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Priority list: City officials need to put emergency personnel at top
There is going to be plenty of time to talk about the list of wants and needs generated by this week's Goldsboro City Council retreat. But of all the revelations, perhaps the one that needs to be most paid...Published: Feb 19, 2009 10:53 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Out he should go ... Newest senator needs to be shown the door
There are times when "I'm sorry" is not enough. And the case of newly appointed and already incredibly controversial Illinois Sen. Roland Burris is one of those times when there is no need to waste taxpayer money investigating. It...Published: Feb 18, 2009 11:03 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
On the loose ... Keep a close eye on what comes next from Washington
Today is the day that states everywhere are getting their official OK from the federal government that the more than $700 billion stimulus package was not just a dream. President Barack Obama was expected to sign the long-awaited, and...Published: Feb 17, 2009 10:36 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 16, 2009
Stimulus watch: Here we go ... the scramble for money begins
The final decision has been made and the race for the more than $700 billion in federal stimulus money is on. But Washington, D.C., is not the only place where there is going to be lobbying and deal-making. Keep...Published: Feb 16, 2009 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Bad taste: NAACP president's letter not best way to address 'slight'
It is almost not worth commenting on -- the letter that NAACP local chapter president Sylvia Barnes sent to the city of Goldsboro in connection with what she perceived as a slight by Councilman Chuck Allen during an October city...Published: Feb 15, 2009 11:51 AM Full Editorial
Friday, February 13, 2009
More layers? In this case, too many cooks won't put out the fire
State Superintendent of Schools June Atkinson is not the only one who is confused about who is in charge of education in North Carolina. The recent appointment of a CEO for the state board of education suggests that someone...Published: Feb 13, 2009 10:00 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Speak up: Low-income housing plan needs to be scrutinized
Sometimes items come before a board or a council and they get a look, but not much more than that. The public officials do their job, but without any outcry or input from the public, all they can do...Published: Feb 12, 2009 10:42 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Thanks, volunteers: From rescuers to vets and groomers, many saved dogs
It takes a whole lot of volunteers to accomplish an operation like last Friday's rescue of more than 300 dogs from a local alleged puppy mill. In addition to the expense the county undertook with regard to personnel and...Published: Feb 11, 2009 11:30 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Jettison all: Sorry Mr. President, but all of the policies did not work
OK, we listened, and President Barack Obama made it clear he feels his election to the office of president of the United States carries with it some clout. He did not mince words in his statements Monday night --...Published: Feb 10, 2009 9:29 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Unprotected: Someone has to watch out for animals, punish neglect
Their faces were dirty and many of them shivered in fear as they were picked up and removed from the less-than-desirable conditions in which they were living. In some cases, their conditions reflected years of relentless breeding, but little...Published: Feb 7, 2009 11:19 PM Full Editorial
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tax check: Before another nominee picked, open up his or her IRS files
Another day, another tax problem. Today, it is the nominee for the position of labor secretary. Hilda Solis' husband's business's more than $7,600 tax debt was miraculously paid just recently. That's right -- the nominee for the position dealing...Published: Feb 6, 2009 10:34 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Vote count: President pulls trump card -- but did we pick spending?
When confronted by questions from Republican leaders about his proposed $819 billion stimulus package and its focus on spending and not tax cuts, President Barack Obama reminded those present that he "was the one who was elected." The implication...Published: Feb 5, 2009 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Reason for rules: Not everyone weighs consequences of decisions
Want to know the reason some people are so concerned about all the exceptions and bending of the rules that seem to be occurring when freedom intersects with family planning? All you have to do is look at the...Published: Feb 4, 2009 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
'Me, too': Daschle and others offer tips for those who have tax issues
After this latest round of nominees who seem to not understand the tax code, the answer for the nation's budget problems seems to be pretty clear.Eliminate half of the investigators who work for the Internal Revenue Service.According to the model...Published: Feb 3, 2009 11:14 AM Full Editorial
Monday, February 2, 2009
Get the money: School district, county making right move to get lottery funds
If we don't need it, we shouldn't waste it, but we do, so it is time to ask for it. The fact that Wayne County's school officials have decided to start drawing down on the state lottery funds is...Published: Feb 2, 2009 10:47 AM Full Editorial