Monday, November 30, 2015
Filing begins: Earlier primary might give N.C. more influence on national stage
The filing period for public office opens Tuesday, and many candidates have already begun announcing their intentions. The early filing is due to the fact that North Carolina moved its primary from May to March to accommodate the presidential...Published: Nov 30, 2015 11:43 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Trooper pay: Highway Patrol is not the place to cut corners on budget
North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers -- at least about half of them -- are suing the state for back pay they say they are owed. The troopers say they were promised a steady salary increase structure and that over the...Published: Nov 28, 2015 11:30 PM Full Editorial
Friday, November 27, 2015
Shop small: Small Business Saturday underscores local merchants' big impact
With the holiday shopping season in full swing now you've probably got a lot to get done in the next few weeks. At the top of the list, of course, is shopping for gifts, and we'd like to encourage you...Published: Nov 27, 2015 11:35 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Irony: Racial makeup of districts shouldn't surprise Democrats
It is the ultimate in irony that Democrats are complaining that the district lines drawn for congressional races are too racist. After all, it was the Democrats, bowing to political pressure from the NAACP, that first created the gerrymandering...Published: Nov 25, 2015 11:40 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
A giant: Henson Barnes left his mark on Wayne County and North Carolina
Henson Barnes was a giant among men and especially among politicians. Barnes, who dominated the political scene in Wayne County for nearly two decades in the latter part of the 20th century, died Sunday. He served as the president...Published: Nov 24, 2015 11:23 AM Full Editorial
Monday, November 23, 2015
Pause: Senate should take a serious look at slowing flow of refugees
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation that would toughen restrictions on the entry of refugees from Syria and Iraq into the United States. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. Critics have panned the...Published: Nov 23, 2015 11:29 AM Full Editorial
Friday, November 20, 2015
Money and justice: Most North Carolinians believe politics influences judicial decisions
A new poll conducted by Elon University shows that North Carolina residents have a higher opinion of law enforcement officers than they do the court system. Of those people surveyed, four out of five respondents said they had confidence...Published: Nov 20, 2015 11:56 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Trust lost? SEANC still has work to do to regain employees' confidence
Will state employees' trust in their lobbying group, the State Employees Association, dissipate in the wake of the Dana Cope scandal? Cope, the ex-SEANC leader, pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing more than a half million dollars from the organization's...Published: Nov 19, 2015 10:52 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Security: There is plenty of reason to doubt government's checks
So the latest argument in the battle over letting Syrian refugees into the United States is security. President Barack Obama says there is no reason to worry about any of those who would be admitted, that they would be...Published: Nov 18, 2015 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Right move: Get the security in place first, then take care of refugees
It is not about prejudice or profiling -- although it probably should be in light of the events of the last week. The reason Gov. Pat McCrory and 25 other governors have pushed to put an end to the arrival...Published: Nov 17, 2015 11:01 AM Full Editorial
Monday, November 16, 2015
Informed: Paris might seem far away; but it is only a plane ride away
It is not easy to watch the developments in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks. The stories of those who have been lost are heartbreaking -- and for some people here, reminiscent of another day when thousands of innocents...Published: Nov 16, 2015 10:51 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Enough: There is no more time left to wonder: this is war
There comes a time when there is nothing more to debate, when calls for moderation, understanding and tolerance become merely platitudes professed by those who spend more time reading about international relations than actually devising usable policy. And we are...Published: Nov 14, 2015 11:22 PM Full Editorial
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
A salute: Their stories speak of courage, sacrifice. And we are grateful.
Today, on Veterans Day, you will hear accounts of real bravery, young men and women who have served their nation throughout the generations. And, as a community, we will salute those who have served -- and remember along with...Published: Nov 11, 2015 10:57 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
We need you: Empty Stocking Fund gives Christmas to children
You have to be there to really understand just how special the Empty Stocking Fund party is. There will be hundreds of children lined up outside, waiting with their parents for a chance to come into what they must...Published: Nov 10, 2015 10:47 AM Full Editorial
Monday, November 9, 2015
ID next year? Identification not the real issue; getting people out to vote is.
Get ready, the stir over requiring voter identification is getting ready to heat up. Truth is, the furor will end up being much ado about nothing. Bottom line is that getting people to the polls seems to be the...Published: Nov 9, 2015 10:48 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Courage: Memories of heroes should be guarded, honored and shared
This is the beginning of a very special week in Wayne County. This Wednesday, the community will gather along the streets of downtown Goldsboro to honor the men and women who have served their nation in the nation's armed...Published: Nov 7, 2015 11:27 PM Full Editorial
Friday, November 6, 2015
Filling up: Shriners Fish Fry is about much more than a good meal
They don't do it for the fanfare -- or in hopes of adding members to their ranks. They don't do it for the many compliments that come their way after local residents take their first bite of seemingly perfectly fried...Published: Nov 6, 2015 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Hypocrite? Take a closer look at what movie director offers audiences
Good old Quentin Tarantino. He claims that the protests against his upcoming film will not deter him from continuing to speak out and to defend statements he made at a recent Black Lives Matter rally. At that event, he...Published: Nov 5, 2015 10:44 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Old and new: There will be new leadership, but others to thank as well
At long last, the elections are over and Goldsboro has a new slate of officials -- some old and some new. And while there is reason to look ahead with some excitement at the new ideas and new perspectives...Published: Nov 4, 2015 11:10 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Debate debate: Republicans are right; the deck was stacked
Anyone who watched the most recent Republican debate could not help but be struck by the stupidity, no, absurdity, of some of the questions. From off the wall to downright insulting, the moderators seemed to be completely unaware that...Published: Nov 3, 2015 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Monday, November 2, 2015
Vote, please: Off-year elections have direct effect on your life
We know you probably think you have better things to do -- a busy schedule that cannot stand even one more entry. But tomorrow, you need to add one more item to the list -- casting your vote. Whether you...Published: Nov 2, 2015 11:02 AM Full Editorial