Sunday, May 31, 2009
Proud, again: County shows spirit, compassion in 2009 Relay for Life effort
More than half a million dollars and counting.This weekend's Relay for Life effort might not have set any records, yet, but because of Wayne County citizens' compassion and generosity, more money will head to the American Cancer Society's research effort...Published: May 31, 2009 12:33 AM Full Editorial
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tonya's message: Perseverance and determination win battles against cancer
There will plenty of time to talk about the great joy and stories that go along with tonight's Relay for Life events. But as the weekend begins, now is the time to pass on the message sent by Tonya...Published: May 29, 2009 11:02 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Threat of cuts: Education budget cuts reason to be concerned about N.C. future
They claim they aren't fooling around -- and given the ever-changing North Carolina budget shortfall, which is topping $4.6 billion this week, they probably have reason. House leaders are making some pretty tough predictions about what is going to...Published: May 28, 2009 11:03 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Own merits: 'Quota' picks are actually a form of discrimination
OK, here is something that you are going to read or hear in very few places. And you certainly won't hear very many people taking on the topic in Washington, either. There has been much talk about President Barack...Published: May 27, 2009 10:25 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Diplomacy? Rogue nations aren't interested in compromise -- just victory
It should surprise no one that North Korea seems to be paying no attention to warnings that its nuclear weapons testing is not acceptable to the world in general -- and its neighbors in specific. In fact, anyone who...Published: May 26, 2009 11:57 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Change, revealed: Protecting the principles on which we stand takes work
Change has a nice ring to it. It implies that the next step -- the one that is detailed after the call to arms -- will be a necessary evil on the road to building something better, more efficient....Published: May 23, 2009 11:20 PM Full Editorial
Friday, May 22, 2009
See her justify: Mary Easley's contract just more political payback for family
Want incontrovertible proof that former Gov. Mike Easley's wife, Mary, needs to resign her post at North Carolina State University and seek another job? Here it is: She actually had the temerity to say -- through her attorney --...Published: May 22, 2009 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, May 21, 2009
'Idol' lessons: Music competition says there is still something to American dream
Aren't you just a little sick of politics, done deals and contrived competitions? We all are -- and we all need a break. So, when the results were in on last night's "American Idol" finale and the winner was...Published: May 21, 2009 10:45 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Leadership: County needs its best, brightest to become part of the future
There aren't many people these days who can sit back and say they have plenty of extra time that they are looking to spend. In fact, for many business and community leaders, time is what they have the least...Published: May 20, 2009 10:33 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Better times? Governor says good news ahead, but there are dangers, too
Gee, don't you kind of hope that Gov. Bev Perdue has it right? This week at a meeting to discuss the practical application of stimulus funding in North Carolina, the governor suggested that while the state is not out...Published: May 19, 2009 10:16 AM Full Editorial
Monday, May 18, 2009
College's charge: New economic realities suggest more need for practical learning
Wayne Community College sent more than 500 new graduates out into the world this weekend. Some of them will move right into careers, while others will go on to further their education. For a good number of those who...Published: May 18, 2009 10:47 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, May 17, 2009
A new black eye: Democratic leadership had better make sure we are done now
How much longer is it going to take to clean out all the gunk, corruption and other distasteful abuses of power that seem to be associated with the Democratic control of North Carolina state government?How many more times will this...Published: May 17, 2009 12:05 AM Full Editorial
Friday, May 15, 2009
Just a tap dance: Nancy Pelosi's press conference just a badly executed diversion
If your baloney meter was registering off the charts yesterday, you probably heard Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's claim that the CIA did not tell her about waterboarding. The halting, read-off-a-press-release speech was less than reassuring at best...Published: May 15, 2009 10:49 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Vote questions: Lost military ballots only part of 2008 election story
It should not surprise anyone that there are still questions being raised -- and some uncomfortable discoveries being made -- about the 2008 election. But it absolutely should convince anyone who hopes to be an advocate for fair and...Published: May 14, 2009 11:06 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Too connected: It almost seems like politics is too much a 'me' game
Maybe the thing that so many people liked about former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was that her life seemed much more ordinary than that of your average politician. She did not have the right clothes (they had...Published: May 13, 2009 11:19 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Cutting costs: Perhaps the unconventional might be the best option
It is an intriguing concept, isn't it? A reader suggested this past weekend that perhaps there might be some merit in consolidating, rather than expanding, local government. He did not go so far as to draw the obvious conclusion,...Published: May 12, 2009 10:18 AM Full Editorial
Friday, May 8, 2009
Hidden hunger: Economic conditions mean those who can should share
It's Friday -- and for some Wayne County families, that is a pretty tough time. It is the end of the week and the money is tight -- and the food available in the cupboards and refrigerator is limited....Published: May 8, 2009 11:02 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Show up: Tonight's the night to get real story on MPO
Tonight's meeting at the New Hope Friends Church (U.S. 70 East, at 7 p.m.) is a start to putting an end to the misunderstanding that seems to have developed with regard to the intentions of the Municipal Planning Organization....Published: May 7, 2009 10:44 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Heroes honored: We forget sometimes just how dangerous their job is
There are not that many names on the memorial that honors the men who have died while doing their duty as members of Wayne County's law enforcement community. And that is a blessing. We would not want to see...Published: May 6, 2009 11:10 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Moye's point: Board chairman's comments worth taking to heart
Wayne County Board of Education Chairman George Moye has a point -- and raises a concern that some people ought to take to heart. They should think about it as they begin their work to help create an even-better...Published: May 5, 2009 11:49 AM Full Editorial
Monday, May 4, 2009
Eye on unions: Auto industry cannot be saved without hard look at UAW
For the next few months, Americans are going to be watching with interest to see what happens with Chrysler and General Motors. Chrysler, in particular, is facing a scary time that could well end in bankruptcy, even with the...Published: May 4, 2009 9:52 AM Full Editorial
Friday, May 1, 2009
Why it matters: Justice retirement means more than you think
The news that Supreme Court Justice David Souter will likely retire at the conclusion of the court's term this June likely did not register as all that important news to many citizens. After all, it's just another political appointment and...Published: May 1, 2009 11:08 AM Full Editorial