Friday, March 31, 2017
Gorsuch: Republican nominee is highly qualified for Supreme Court seat
President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, has proven himself to be a superior candidate, one that would uphold an independent-minded court -- something the country needs -- and he deserves confirmation from the Senate. Democrats are fighting...Published: Mar 31, 2017 9:36 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, March 30, 2017
HB2 deal: Money fears drive bargain between lawmakers, governor
The word out of Raleigh late Wednesday was that Republican legislators and Gov. Roy Cooper have worked out a deal that would repeal and replace the law known as HB2. The law, passed last year, requires people to use the...Published: Mar 30, 2017 9:21 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Trump's budget cuts: Taxpayers deserve a break from increasing federal spending
President Donald Trump is proposing reductions in federal spending for a number of social programs, with some of the cuts proving not to be very popular, even among some members of his own party. The White House's proposed budget cuts...Published: Mar 29, 2017 9:40 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Manhood: Boys need father figures to help them become good men
The Father-Son Summit held at Refuge Temple Church this past week served as an example of how men are supposed to serve as mentors to boys. Many of society's ills can be traced to a lack of leadership by fathers...Published: Mar 28, 2017 9:14 AM Full Editorial
Monday, March 27, 2017
Proud: Gala underlines importance of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to national security
The Friends of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base held its annual gala on Saturday night, and there was the usual praise for the base, which is always ranked among the Air Force's finest. That status could become even more important...Published: Mar 27, 2017 9:36 AM Full Editorial
Friday, March 24, 2017
Override: GOP dominated legislature has grip on power in state
The Republican-led legislature flexed its muscles this week and handed new Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper the first big defeat of his term by overriding Cooper's veto of a bill that makes district and superior court elections partisan again. Cooper had...Published: Mar 24, 2017 9:48 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Good cause: Take part in fundraiser and help send a youth to camp
The Salvation Army women's auxiliary will hold its annual barbecue fundraiser Thursday at lunch at the Salvation Army on William Street. We hope you will take the time to participate in this good cause. Proceeds are used to send children...Published: Mar 22, 2017 9:31 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Health care reform: Repeal of Obamacare faces uncertain future
The House is expected to vote on the proposed Republican repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, this week. But after weeks of trying to craft acceptable legislation it remains a big if. Moderates and conservatives within...Published: Mar 21, 2017 9:32 AM Full Editorial
Monday, March 20, 2017
Chuck Berry: Rock 'n' roll pioneer passes into American music legend
American music lost one of its pillars this weekend with the passing of guitarist extraordinaire Chuck Berry. Berry, who was 90, set the standard for a generation of younger rock 'n' guitar players who copied everything about him and his...Published: Mar 20, 2017 9:54 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Cooper's veto: Governor was right to veto judge election bill
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation last week that would have made the elections of local judicial races partisan again. We don't agree with Cooper on a lot of things, but we think he was right to exercise his veto power...Published: Mar 18, 2017 11:10 PM Full Editorial
Friday, March 17, 2017
Travel ban: U.S. district court judge blocks second Trump order
A U.S. district court judge has again blocked a presidential directive from Donald Trump to halt the flow of refugees and asylum seekers from several predominantly Muslim countries. This is the second time that a Trump executive order on the...Published: Mar 17, 2017 9:56 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Hurricane meeting: Wayne residents encouraged to come out tonight and speak up
Wayne County residents affected by Hurricane Matthew are being encouraged to attend a public meeting on storm recovery tonight at Wayne Community College. The meeting is being hosted by county Emergency Management Service and the North Carolina emergency management agency...Published: Mar 16, 2017 9:15 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Hemp: Marijuana's cousin could be boon to N.C. farmers
North Carolina's farmers are being urged by experts with the state Department of Agriculture to grow hemp, a plant that is related to marijuana but that contains no intoxicants. Hemp is a valuable plant that can be used for a...Published: Mar 15, 2017 9:42 AM Full Editorial
Monday, March 13, 2017
Sunshine Week: This is time set aside to remember open records laws
This is Sunshine Week, but it isn't about the weather. The designation refers to the nation's open records laws and whether your government officials are following them or not. We have to say that in our experience, few of them...Published: Mar 13, 2017 9:47 AM Full Editorial
Friday, March 10, 2017
Partisan politics: Legislature votes to make local judge races partisan
The Republican-controlled Legislature has approved a bill that makes all judicial races partisan. The measure comes only a few years after the General Assembly, under different leadership, made the races for district court and superior court nonpartisan. The thinking at...Published: Mar 10, 2017 9:25 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tempest: Now NAACP wants city manager's head
The NAACP is still incensed over the posting of Donald Trump's hair on a photo of Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West on West's Facebook page and a statement below the photo echoing Trump's campaign call with "Make the GPD great...Published: Mar 8, 2017 9:31 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Proof needed: President Trump's claim against Obama demands evidence
Well, we knew the day was coming. The day when President Trump would do or say something that we just had to comment on. It was almost inevitable, given his tendency to say what is on his mind without considering...Published: Mar 7, 2017 7:57 AM Full Editorial
Monday, March 6, 2017
Strong delegation: Wayne County is, as usual, one of leaders in Raleigh
As the North Carolina General Assembly begins its work, Wayne County residents can again assume the pride that goes with having a prominent delegation in the lawmaking body. Wayne has for decades enjoyed a strong hand in Raleigh. Gone are...Published: Mar 6, 2017 9:33 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Good bill: Lawmakers should approve proposed bill on opioid controls
A bill introduced last week in the state Legislature would put even tighter controls on prescription drugs that are opioid-based than now exist. Proponents say the measure would help see to it that there is less opioid abuse among the...Published: Mar 4, 2017 11:41 PM Full Editorial
Friday, March 3, 2017
Gauntlet: Governor dares legislators to raise teacher pay
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper threw down the gauntlet before the Republican-controlled General Assembly this week by offering up his proposed budget which contained larger pay raises for teachers than the Legislature's version. This is one of the first of many...Published: Mar 3, 2017 9:47 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Unity: Human Relations Banquet celebrates what we all have in common
The annual Human Relations Banquet held this week at the Goldsboro Event Center recognized people and organizations that have gone the extra mile to foster unity in our community. It is a testament to the people of Goldsboro and Wayne...Published: Mar 2, 2017 10:02 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Home run: President sounds right notes in his speech to Congress
President Donald Trump hit a home run Tuesday night in his speech to Congress. Sounding the most presidential he has to date, Trump painted a portrait of an America regaining its rightful place in the world that resonated with supporters...Published: Mar 1, 2017 9:59 AM Full Editorial