Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Civility: Where has politeness gone in this modern age?
To read some of the comments you find on Facebook and other social media it makes you wonder sometimes what ever happened to civility. Rants and raves are everywhere. People hate the president. People hate people who hate the president....Published: May 31, 2017 7:24 PM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Remember every day: Memorial Day should not be only day for honoring heroes
Monday was Memorial Day, and we hope that you found time to honor, in your own way, the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our nation. Too many people see the holiday as just a...Published: May 30, 2017 10:32 PM Full Editorial
Monday, May 29, 2017
Paying dues: Trump was right in telling NATO allies to pay up
President Donald Trump had some strong words for European leaders last week: Pay up or else. His tongue-lashing of NATO officials for not paying their fair share of the cost of maintaining military order in that part of the world...Published: May 29, 2017 9:09 PM Full Editorial
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Deadly combination: High school graduates face danger when driving drunk
It's the season of high school graduations and precious memories being made for teenagers everywhere. And with the coming-of-age moments come times for celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, some teenagers seem to feel the need to heighten their celebrations...Published: May 28, 2017 10:25 PM Full Editorial
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Fake news: The rise of false news stories threatens our nation
In this day of the internet and Facebook, the rise of fake news has become a threat to our democratic way of life. A well-informed public is crucial to maintaining a functioning democracy and there are people out there who...Published: May 27, 2017 10:50 PM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Smart strategy: Wayne County commissioners use common sense in budgeting
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners finds itself in the position of having to wait on the legislature to decide on a state spending plan before it can set a county budget. Commissioners this week said they might have to...Published: May 24, 2017 9:05 PM Full Editorial
Expensive decision: Judge rules in favor of state retirees over health insurance
A judge's ruling that the state of North Carolina owes money to retired workers who were forced six years ago to start paying premiums for health insurance coverage could cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars. The 2011 law...Published: May 24, 2017 9:33 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
High court and districts: Supreme Court rules against N.C. congressional boundaries
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against the boundaries of two congressional districts in North Carolina, saying they were drawn to contain too many black voters. The apparent purpose, the justices said, was to reduce black voter turnout in the...Published: May 23, 2017 8:03 AM Full Editorial
Monday, May 22, 2017
Grants vital: Community Development Block Grant program in danger
Thousands of communities across America, including many right here in Wayne County, have benefited from a federal grant program that President Donald Trump would eliminate. The Community Development Block Grant program has helped improve the lives of millions of Americans,...Published: May 22, 2017 9:21 AM Full Editorial
Friday, May 19, 2017
Tragedy: Arnold Jones' fall fits the true meaning of the word
The true definition of a tragedy is not a natural disaster or other fatal event. A tragedy occurs when someone is the cause of one's own downfall. A hurricane or a fire might be disasters, but they are not tragedies...Published: May 19, 2017 9:34 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Young hero: Private Dan Bullock finally getting recognition he deserves
Marine Pvt. Dan Bullock was a real American hero. The Goldsboro youth was the youngest American killed in combat in the Vietnam War. He was only 15, having lied about his age in order to enlist. He was killed when...Published: May 17, 2017 9:57 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Loose lips: President needs to keep secret materials secret
President Donald Trump apparently revealed classified information to Russian officials last week, setting off a firestorm that broke this week when it was reported in the Washington Post. The White House denied the report, saying that any information that Trump...Published: May 16, 2017 9:22 AM Full Editorial
Monday, May 15, 2017
Opioid abuse: Tuesday event at WCC aimed at educating public about dangers
The latest drug addiction problem to strike our society is that of opium-based painkillers, or opioids. Many people who have developed an addiction to these drugs started out using prescribed painkillers that are opium-based. Authorities say the problem has become...Published: May 15, 2017 9:33 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Budget calls for tax cuts: Senate budget bill would cut state taxes by $1 billion
The state Senate rolled out its proposed budget for the coming year last week, and it differs sharply from the one previously put forth by Gov. Roy Cooper. The Senate version calls for more cuts in taxes that would help...Published: May 13, 2017 10:55 PM Full Editorial
Friday, May 12, 2017
Arts funding: Federal budget includes money for arts, PBS
The new federal spending bill approved this week would spare funding for three arts-related agencies that President Donald Trump had proposed eliminating: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities....Published: May 12, 2017 9:34 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Comey: Firing of FBI director raises questions about Russia probe
President Donald Trump said his abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey was intended to bring public trust back to the agency. What it does is cast doubts on the White House and the Trump team's involvement with Russian meddling...Published: May 10, 2017 9:25 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Jobs program: Hundreds of teenagers turn out to look for summer jobs
Who says young people don't want to work? More than 300 teenagers applied for about 50 summer jobs offered recently through the city of Goldsboro. The new Goldsboro Summer Youth Employment program is designed to give local youths a chance...Published: May 9, 2017 9:27 AM Full Editorial
Monday, May 8, 2017
Protecting Dare: State receives money to prevent development near training ground
Word that the federal government will give the Air Force a $3.4 million grant to help protect the Dare County bombing range comes as mighty welcome news. The tract is the primary training ground for fighter jets coming out of...Published: May 8, 2017 9:46 AM Full Editorial
Friday, May 5, 2017
Narrow win: House passage of health care bill still needs Senate approval
Republicans are celebrating the passage in the United States House of Representatives of a bill that would overhaul much of former President Barack Obama's health care law. We hope they aren't celebrating too soon. The measure still has to be...Published: May 5, 2017 9:27 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Open for business: Goldsboro gets high marks for its business climate
Goldsboro residents received good news this week when an independent survey rated the city as one of the 250 best cities in the nation to start a small business. The rating by LendEDU was based on transportation and utility costs,...Published: May 4, 2017 9:29 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Hidden: President Trump should release his tax records to public
President Donald Trump is flat out refusing to release his tax records to the public and as taxpayers ourselves we are disappointed in him. What is he trying to hide? Every president in recent memory has made his tax records...Published: May 3, 2017 9:29 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Veterans: Trump order calls for better accountability in VA
President Donald Trump took steps last week to improve accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs. We applaud his actions. Something akin to his executive order creating an accountability and whistleblower protection office at the VA should have been done...Published: May 2, 2017 10:04 AM Full Editorial
Monday, May 1, 2017
Balance: General Assembly holds strongest hand in Raleigh
The North Carolina General Assembly has held the most powerful hand in Raleigh for as long as we can remember, so it comes as no surprise that the current Republican-dominated legislative body has been wielding so much power of late....Published: May 1, 2017 9:52 AM Full Editorial