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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Good deal: Plan for sports complex exemplifies city and military teamwork

The camaraderie between the city of Goldsboro and the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was never on fuller display than this week, when the two signed an agreement that will lead to the creation of a a 62-acre sports...

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

In good hands: Brenda Robinson has the talent and drive to move Relay for Life forward

The Wayne County Relay for Life is in good hands. The American Cancer Society has hired veteran volunteer organizer Brenda Robinson to manage the event, and she has vowed to keep the annual cancer-fighting festival going strong. The Relay...

Monday, March 28, 2016

Sorry, Bernie: Campaign picks up some steam out West but eventually will reach end of the line

There is no way Bernie Sanders will become president of the United States. The likable Vermont senator is simply too far to the left to get the votes necessary to occupy the White House. And it is doubtful that he...

Friday, March 25, 2016

Obey the sign: Speed limits aren't just suggestions; don't find out the hard way

Law enforcement officials across the state are warning drivers to "Obey the sign or pay the fine." And they mean it. The Governor's Highway Safety Program this week began cracking down on speeders, hard. You know the cushion you...

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Obama in Cuba: Instant change unlikely, but the goal is long-term improvement

President Obama has been criticized by some for visiting Cuba, saying he is playing up to a communist government which has stifled dissent for decades and operates counter to American values. But his trip represents a chance to further open...

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Common sense: Restroom issue isn't complicated, ought to be resolved quickly

The General Assembly will convene on Wednesday to consider legislation that would, if approved, override a Charlotte ordinance which would allow people to use a public restroom in that city that coincides with their gender identity. We think it...

Monday, March 21, 2016

Hot potato: Clinton approaches nomination of Garland to court with caution

With the nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court, President Barack Obama has handed Hillary Clinton a hot potato. Garland, a moderate with appeal to many Republicans, allowed Clinton little choice but to embrace him as a nominee....

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Trump electable? The Donald still has to convince middle-of-the-road voters

Is Donald Trump electable? That is the question that has many Republicans tied up in knots. Obviously, he is revered by millions of Americans, who view his "in your face" style as the answer to the years of political...

Friday, March 18, 2016

Main Street pride: Goldsboro shows other communities what a downtown can be

A visitor from another city or town could not help but be impressed. Goldsboro has worked mighty hard at sprucing up its downtown over the past few years, and it was all on display this week as delegates from...

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Trump marches on: Billionaire warns of riots if he is not nominated

Despite concerns about Donald Trump within the Republican Party, there was little or no action following Tuesday's vote that indicated a way to stop the billionaire's apparently inevitable march to the general election in November. And Trump himself said...

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Jones in a walk: Charges of corruption didn't seem to matter to county voters

Wayne County showed its conservative bent on Tuesday, giving a wide margin to Superior Court Judge Arnold Jones, who is under federal indictment for attempted bribery, and handing wins to the favorites in most other races at the local,...

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Turnout: More people than usual seem to be heading toward the polls

Turnout is the key to most any election, and today's is likely no exception. And with warm temperatures and little or no chance of rain in the forecast, Wayne County residents can be expected to cast their ballots in near...

Monday, March 14, 2016

Vote: Exercise your right. It matters.

Tuesday is a big day in the life of every resident of Wayne County. It is primary Election Day, and with it comes the chance that everyone has to exercise his or her right to cast a ballot for the...

Friday, March 11, 2016

With dignity: Nancy Reagan defined what it was to be first lady

Nancy Reagan will be laid to rest today, next to the man she adored and supported through his years in political office. Not particularly loved by the general public, who often saw her as aloof and overly protective, she...

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Chief West: Goldsboro Police Department's leader earns a vote of confidence

Mike West has been named the new chief of the Goldsboro Police Department. We believe it is an excellent choice. West, who has been with the department for 23 years, beat out 29 other applicants for the job. He had...

Monday, March 7, 2016

Chaos in the GOP: Soon, North Carolina enters the commotion

Having won two states each in Saturday's vote, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz gave notice that they are the Republican candidates to be reckoned with, and they seem headed for a fight this summer at the GOP convention. Sen....

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Big turnout: Nationally and locally, it appears to be a year of highly motivated voters

Judging by the first day numbers of early voting, Wayne County residents can expect to see a near-record turnout for the March 15 primary. More than 1,200 people voted the first day the polls were open, and election officials...

Friday, March 4, 2016

Double team: In attempt to take Trump down, Cruz and Rubio find common ground

Since the Republican debates began, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have worked hard at attacking one another. But now they have become loose allies in an attempt to halt Donald Trump's drive for the GOP nomination. The ploy was on...

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Top 10: In support of military, Goldsboro and Wayne County set example for nation

The extraordinary bond between Goldsboro and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has been recognized by the Association of Defense Communities and the Defense Communities Caucus. Goldsboro was one of the handful of cities in the nation to be ranked among...

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Trump and Clinton: After Tuesday victories, candidates shift focus from party rivals to each other

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won decisively enough on Super Tuesday to become the presumptive nominees for president for the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively. Neither candidate swept all the dozen states involved, but each won enough delegates to...

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Super Tuesday: After today, road ahead could become easier to find, but no less rocky

Well, it's finally here. Super Tuesday. Nearly a dozen states will hold primaries today in an effort to choose the nominees for president. With hundreds of delegates at stake it could prove to be the most crucial day in the...