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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Warning bell: Hazing and inappropriate acts -- it's time for a fraternity reboot

It would be wrong to paint with too wide a brush when talking about the fraternity systems at some major U.S. universities. There are some organizations that have behaved responsibly and that treat their members and the rest of the...

Monday, March 30, 2015

Infrastructure: Keeping focused on transportation key to future

There is a lot of good news coming to Wayne County this year -- and several key projects have already been unveiled. But as progress continues, there is one area that must remain uppermost in leaders' minds as they move...

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Helping others: Local youth's achievement an example of service

Lots of people talk about the challenges this community's children face. They wonder what it will take to make sure they get the message to stay in school and to stay away from bad influences. T'Keya Banks knows the issue...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

A fair fight: No matter for whom you root, questions should be relevant

One of the reasons so few Americans want to put their hat in the ring to run for public office is that there is -- honestly -- a pack mentality when it comes to announcements of this sort. The...

Monday, March 23, 2015

A dad first: Coach's breakdown what is right about college sports

There has not been much to cheer about in the last few years when it comes to college sports. Scandals, egos and stories that make you wonder why we don't just make college athletes semi-pros and be done with it....

Saturday, March 21, 2015

In the light: Protecting our right to know critical for our future

This is the end of a very important week. Sunshine Week is a call to arms of sorts -- the chance to remind all Americans how fortunate they are to be in a country where government is not allowed to...

Friday, March 20, 2015

Brackets: They are stressful, too

Even we get tired of all the drama that seems to swirl around the world these days. That's why we are taking a break to talk about something everyone else is talking about today -- their already busted NCAA...

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Inspiration: Tuskegee Airmen's legacy lives on in pilots, students

Heroes often come in unassuming packages -- but they leave impressions that last a lifetime. Such is the case with the men who served as Tuskegee Airmen -- and those who were inspired by their story. They served at...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

No surprise: Problem with bureaucracy? Absolutely no control.

Is anyone really shocked to know that the government spent out more than $125 billion in improper payments? While there were all kinds of places where money was misspent, some of the biggest problems were in the benefit programs the...

Monday, March 16, 2015

What's next? It's time to speak up, not just to sit back and watch.

We often remind people that they have a say in what happens in their communities and their neighborhoods. We tell them that their representatives, local, state and national, really do listen. And we often point out how something as simple...

Saturday, March 14, 2015

A gentleman: Ollie Toomey served his community with grace and selflessness

Not just any award is named after Ollie Toomey. When the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce chooses to honor someone who has made a momentous contribution to the community -- and someone who volunteers tirelessly for the betterment of...

Friday, March 13, 2015

A final salute: Service members' loss in Florida a time to remember risks

When we think about sacrifice and our military, the image that pops up is usually that of a man or a woman in combat facing an enemy overseas. Then we hear stories like the crash in the waters off...

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Warning sign: Iran's involvement reason to be very, very worried

It would be different if there were a history of responsible behavior in the international community -- and if there were no history. But Iran's involvement in the battle to take parts of Iraq back from the Islamic extremists who...

Monday, March 9, 2015

Glory ... soon: Much has been accomplished, but unity, understanding will heal

There is no way to fully explain the courage it took to stand on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., in 1965 and to march for civil rights. Those who were there with that day can describe the...

Saturday, March 7, 2015

The right vision: Joint city/county venture sets county up for success

 There is a magical thing that happens when two groups can set aside their own agendas and focus on a joint mission. It is called progress. And that is exactly what happened when the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and...

Friday, March 6, 2015

Preparation: Workforce development key to the county's future

Competition is fierce in the world of attracting new business investment. The bottom line is that sometimes having a great site, a nice incentive package and a great economic development team is not enough. You have to be able...

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Perception: Hillary Clinton e-mail-gate has makings of questions

The reason many people distrust politicians is because many of them seem to have a difficult time actually being the open and honest representatives of their communities that they say they are. Enter Hillary Clinton and her decision to put...

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

SRO support: Decision put safety as priority in city schools

The decision by the Wayne County Public Schools to ask for a little extra help with some problems at one of the city's schools was exactly right on target. And the quick reaction by the Goldsboro City Council and...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Downtown: Bistro's expansion sign of good things ahead

We know that there are some people who are not so sure about the money being spent on refurbishing Goldsboro's downtown. And we also know that the experience of running a business downtown is not always easy -- just...

Monday, March 2, 2015

Just listen: Hoopla over Netanyahu speech nothing but politics

Really. The reason President Barack Obama's staff and some Democrats are refusing to attend the speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is because they are worried about influencing Israel's elections. Sure they are. The bottom line is --...