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Monday, June 30, 2014

Fields of honor: Accolade for Dr. John Tart as farmer and educator well-deserved

The greatest compliment a person can receive is that he or she changed someone's life. And for decades, Grantham resident Dr. John Tart has done just that, both as a farmer and as an educator. He has been an...

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Time to act: Immigration crisis requires immediate work, federal funds

There could be a lively debate about why the United States is facing what is fast becoming a true emergency at its southern border. The blame could be placed at the feet of President Barack Obama because of his seeming...

Friday, June 20, 2014

Building boom: City's news of new businesses sign of good things to come

There might still be a few things to work on when it comes to Goldsboro's elected officials and their plans for the city's future, but there is no question -- the city is experiencing a boom. New businesses, new...

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Good decision: Medical marijuana decision wise, but caution required

If there is a medicine that can help a child -- or an adult for that matter -- who suffers from horrible, uncontrollable seizures, there should be no question that it be approved. Signed, sealed and delivered. But as the...

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Blood bath: It is unforgivable what is happening to Iraqis

The blame game has already begun. And, of course, those who refuse to admit that President Barack Obama has no clue how to create effective foreign policy are already pointing to former President George Bush as the reason for the...

Monday, June 16, 2014

New era: Mix of old and new could move county forward with vision, passion

There are changes coming. A new county manager. A new Development Alliance president. And a new school board member and a new commissioner. All suggest that there could be a new era in the making -- and that there will...

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Timeless: Your parents' advice will seem absolutely brilliant someday. You'll see.

This is a message for the Class of 2014, but not the usual one that accompanies a momentous occasion like graduation from high school or college. It does not contain the usual platitudes that are characteristic of speeches of...

This is a message for the Class of 2014, but not the usual one that accompanies a momentous occasion like graduation from high school or college. It does not contain the usual platitudes that are characteristic of speeches of this...

Friday, June 13, 2014

Reason to worry: The news out of Iraq not unexpected but shocking, too

Since the first days of the Obama administration, there have been references to "academics" vs. "the realities of leadership." And in all fairness, there has been a similar learning curve for some of those who have served as commander...

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Wish her luck: Majesty Rose is starting new adventure with solid values

Perhaps she won't be the next Lady Gaga -- or maybe she will. But as Majesty Rose leaves today to join her fellow performers for the "American Idol" summer tour, there is one thing for certain. She will stay...

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

What next? Virginia election might start interesting debate about future

No one really saw the results of Tuesday's Virginia primary coming -- least of all House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. The Republican leader of the House had been polling more than 12 points ahead of his Tea Party rival and...

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Attendance: Community leaders should keep promise to the people

It might have shocked you to learn that there are several members of the Goldsboro City Council who have been more than a little absent from their responsibilities on committees involving the city. The excuse that has been given...

Monday, June 9, 2014

Stop talking: National security adviser is woefully uninformed

Susan Rice is back in the news -- again for what she did not seem to know or somebody simply forgot to tell her. The national security adviser -- rescued by President Barack Obama after spouting a bunch of hooey...

Friday, June 6, 2014

D-Day: A beach of heroes and a call to remember the history

It won't be that many more years before there won't be anymore eyewitnesses or survivors to tell the story of the day on Omaha Beach that changed the world. We are losing the heroes of World War II's Greatest...

Thursday, June 5, 2014

New lesson: Perhaps philanthropy should be part of every school curriculum

It's an intriguing thought: What if it were a school requirement that every student learn a little bit about giving back and being there for others? What if we had a class in each school each year that specialized...

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Bad policy? We need to look closely at Bowe Bergdahl decision

Let's hope it is just another chapter in what has become an unfortunate string of miscues when it comes to foreign policy. Let's hope that someone's heart got in the way of their head -- or that a low-level...

Monday, June 2, 2014

A salute: Col. Jeannie Leavitt made history, and served community well

It wasn't just that she was the first female commander of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base that made Col. Jeannie Leavitt's time in Wayne County worth noting. And while it is a tremendous achievement, her...