Friday, July 31, 2015
Good team: Eastern North Carolina 'lucky in legislators'
You won't read our coverage of this morning's Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's Eggs and Issues breakfast with the state legislators until Sunday. There was just too much to digest and to report before our deadline. But when you read...Published: Jul 31, 2015 10:47 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, July 30, 2015
The tapes: Planned Parenthood controversy should be addressed
Abortion is not a pleasant business. Any video taken in any clinic is going to be full of images that will make many people cringe. And there is no question that the Planned Parenthood videos have made many in...Published: Jul 30, 2015 11:19 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Lost lion: American hunter draws reprisals for hunting incident
If you heard the story this morning about Cecil the lion, you probably gasped a bit -- especially if you are one of those people who loves animals. What a senseless act. What a loss. The beloved lion had been...Published: Jul 29, 2015 11:13 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
More interest: The number of Republican candidates not really a punchline
There is no question -- 16 candidates is quite a haul. But then again, 10 is quite a few, too. So, it is understandable that there is going to need to be a winnowing process to conduct the Republican debates....Published: Jul 28, 2015 2:37 PM Full Editorial
Friday, July 24, 2015
More lives lost: Louisiana shooting adds another sad statistic
It used to shock us -- almost make the country stand still -- when we learned about a heinous act like the shooting in Louisiana. We would pause and mourn the loss of the innocent lives and think about how...Published: Jul 24, 2015 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Warning: Disability trust fund deficit sign of what's come to pass
What do you suppose happens when no one is minding the store when it comes to government programs? What happens when the numbers are so large and the bureaucracy is so big and unwieldy that no one is really checking...Published: Jul 23, 2015 10:52 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Easy 'yea': Sometimes there is no question which is right way to vote
This one is a no-brainer. There is absolutely no reason that anyone, anywhere should have a problem with a one percent increase in the hotel tax for all of Wayne County. We understand that some people might be incensed...Published: Jul 22, 2015 10:37 AM Full Editorial
Monday, July 20, 2015
A little help: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base airmen did a good deed for city
More than a few airmen have invested more than a few hours in helping the city of Goldsboro put its plane back into shape. The F-86 Sabre, newly refurbished, will now take its place at the entrance to the city's...Published: Jul 20, 2015 10:56 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, July 18, 2015
A real threat: There's no room for pretending that terrorists are neutralized
It is going to take something big. Negotiating with Muslim terrorists has not worked -- and neither has the "changing hearts and minds" approach. And it is time for those in Washington who think otherwise to wake up -- and...Published: Jul 18, 2015 11:18 PM Full Editorial
Friday, July 17, 2015
Mourning: Chattanooga shooting victims should be in our prayers
There will be time to talk about policy later. There will be a lot of analysis over the next few days about the events that led to the deaths of four Marines. We will wonder why -- and, more importantly,...Published: Jul 17, 2015 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Resiliency: Former President Bush example of long, happy life
It seems like he is almost indestructible. The news that former President George H.W. Bush injured his neck made many people worry. After all, he is 91. But it is amazing to see that not only is the former...Published: Jul 16, 2015 10:33 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
A real deal: There is reason so many are so worried about Iran
Sometimes politicians are more focused on their legacy than they are on what is the best decision for the country. Let's hope that is not what is happening with what is being billed as "an historic" deal with Iran....Published: Jul 14, 2015 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, July 11, 2015
For excellence: A new schools superintendent -- and a great time to recommit to teamwork
Wayne County has a new superintendent, and soon, will have a new crop of administrators at the Central Office building. It has been a long time since there has been a new leader -- and with him will come...Published: Jul 11, 2015 11:38 PM Full Editorial
Friday, July 10, 2015
Spirited debate: Crowded GOP field might be just what voters need to see -- and hear
Fourteen and counting -- no one knows for certain if there will be anyone else who will throw his or her hat into the already-crowded Republican nomination ring. So that means we will continue to listen to the speeches, the...Published: Jul 10, 2015 10:44 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Supreme input: We all have a role in deciding who sits on the nation's highest court
There is a fact that people need to understand as they listen to the debate over the Supreme Court. It centers around numbers -- and lifetime terms. Nine people sitting in a courtroom in Washington have the power to make...Published: Jul 8, 2015 11:30 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Broken border: Illegal immigration is an affront to those who came here the right way
The great immigration debate. Donald Trump bumbled it. Others are talking about it but are saying nothing of substance about it. And others are simply pandering to a voting bloc. But when you look at it closely, what are...Published: Jul 7, 2015 10:45 AM Full Editorial
Monday, July 6, 2015
Wrong turn: Ending driver's education in public schools a reckless move
Just when you thought it was safe to take your eyes off the legislature. The newest piece of misguided thrift comes in the form of a proposal to end funding for driver's education. The idea is to move the training...Published: Jul 6, 2015 10:50 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Safety course: It only takes one slip to have holiday end in tragedy
There is a reason that there are rules about fireworks -- and why those who see the results of bad behavior say that following those rules is essential. It only takes a minute, or one stray spark, to change someone's...Published: Jul 2, 2015 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Got books? School's out, but learning should still be in
There is nothing like hearing that last school bell ring when you are a kid. After all, it means a couple months of summer, which usually includes a whole lot of fun stuff. But there is a well-known, but little...Published: Jul 1, 2015 10:59 AM Full Editorial