Thursday, September 30, 2010
Just the facts: As Election Day gets closer, the spin machine is headed into overdrive
It is going to get ugly over the next few weeks. Expect a high pressure system of political double-speak and whole lot of storm clouds with little to them other than vapor. It is getting down to the wire...Published: Sep 30, 2010 10:45 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Fingers crossed: Rain is nice, but fair volunteers hope it will stay away -- at least for a few days
The fact that Wayne County is getting rain is good news for the community. The fact that, after weeks of drought, the rain has picked the kickoff of the 2010 Wayne County fair for its return, is a little...Published: Sep 29, 2010 10:44 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Poll agreement: One sad statement about stats from this year's poll -- many still don't vote
Here's the good news: So many Americans are so sick of what they are hearing out of Washington, D.C., that they are more determined than ever not only to vote in the upcoming election, but to be knowledgeable about the...Published: Sep 28, 2010 10:56 AM Full Editorial
Monday, September 27, 2010
Fish, for kids: Make plans to have lunch -- or dinner -- with the Shriners
For just a little bit of money -- and a trip to Herman Park -- you, too, can make a difference in a sick child's life. The Wayne Shrine Club's fall fish fry is an annual event that benefits...Published: Sep 27, 2010 10:31 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 23, 2010
So it begins ... Today is the first day of health care reform
The hardest -- and the most expensive -- parts of the health care reform legislation are still ahead.Wait until 2013 and beyond before you decide whether change was worth the price you will have paid.But today was the first official...Published: Sep 23, 2010 10:43 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Election folly: Republicans need to be careful of making a big mistake now
It is time for a "Dear GOP" letter. Actually, it might be long past time. As the midterm elections draw ever closer, the bickering has already started. The topic? Who is worthy enough to earn the title "Republican" and...Published: Sep 22, 2010 11:13 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A classy move: Eastern Wayne soccer team shows what 'sportsmen' really means
There are a whole bunch of parents in the Eastern Wayne High School area who have reason to be proud today. Not because their school just earned some academic honor or that one of its sports teams brought home...Published: Sep 21, 2010 10:24 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Heroes forever: POW/MIA ceremonies remind us all that some are still not home ...
Their service is decades-old now -- men who braved the jungles of southeast Asia. And although there are many heroes home to tell the stories of courage from that conflict, there are still some whose life stories will never...Published: Sep 18, 2010 10:17 PM Full Editorial
Friday, September 17, 2010
The next wave: Youngsters should also be taught responsibility that goes with voting
It is a great idea to make sure that 18-year-olds are signed up as soon as they are able to vote. What would also be a good idea is to make them understand the responsibilities that go along with...Published: Sep 17, 2010 10:29 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Perdue's plight -- Town hall meetings? How many times can you hear: Things aren't going well
It is human nature not to want to talk about stuff when it is not going so well. Take for instance, Gov. Bev Perdue and her unkept promise to hold town meetings across the state. That probably seemed like...Published: Sep 16, 2010 10:40 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tea Party terror: Why is it that regular citizens organizing is automatically discredited?
OK, so maybe there might be a few people among the millions who are signing onto the Tea Party bandwagon who are a little out there. But that is not the reason that the minute Tea Party candidates started...Published: Sep 15, 2010 10:59 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Salute to 916th: Air Refueling Wing has proven it is the best of the best
What does it take to be named the top wing in your command? It is about technical prowess, sure -- and the ability to complete a mission with dedication, determination and efficiency. But to be named No. 1 --...Published: Sep 14, 2010 11:31 AM Full Editorial
Monday, September 13, 2010
Aghast at Gaga: Every generation has one -- musician who says really, nothing
With all this talk about job loss, politics and the economy, sometimes you need to set all that serious stuff aside and pause to comment on the state of the rest of the world. And, this time, it is...Published: Sep 13, 2010 10:41 AM Full Editorial
Friday, September 10, 2010
A nice kickoff: United Way's effort reminds community that we are all in this together
It was a rather unconventional kickoff (thank goodness it only involved capes), but the fun that kicked off the 2010-11 United Way campaign had a deeper message -- especially at a time when so many are so worried about...Published: Sep 10, 2010 10:36 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Focus on future: Local leaders need vision now more than ever
When the economy is faltering, there is a tendency to pull in the troops and to keep everyone clustered around the comforting campfire of "we will just wait it out." When budgets are tight, the theory goes, the last...Published: Sep 9, 2010 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
No burning: Stand strong against mosque near Ground Zero, but leave Quran alone
There is some concern that a church pastor's announcement that his congregation plans to burn copies of the Muslim holy book -- the Quran -- will cause an Islamic terrorist response that could endanger the safety of U.S. troops.The pastor...Published: Sep 7, 2010 10:28 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, September 4, 2010
New life: Changes at Goldsboro High suggest a whole new view of future
The first couple of weeks at any school are going to be full of promise and optimism. So, it is not surprising that the staff, students and parents at Goldsboro High are diving enthusiastically into a new school year.And if...Published: Sep 4, 2010 10:51 PM Full Editorial
Friday, September 3, 2010
Not worth it: Holiday deaths is a statistic no one wants to see increase
One of the reasons to drive safely this holiday weekend -- and not to get behind the wheel of a car if you have had anything to drink -- is because there will be more officers on the highways....Published: Sep 3, 2010 10:51 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Why coach? New programs will cost less than the cost of losing a teen.
They weren't related -- the two stories that appeared in Wednesday's newspaper. One was a good news story about a new graduation coach at Southern Wayne High School. The other was another story about another teenager who will face...Published: Sep 2, 2010 10:22 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Safety first: It is likely it won't hit here, but North Carolina knows to be prepared
Although actual predictions of what Hurricane Earl will do in the next 24-48 hours as it chugs toward the North Carolina coast are still up in the air, there is a comfort in knowing that officials and residents are...Published: Sep 1, 2010 11:31 AM Full Editorial