Saturday, November 25, 2017
A chief's influence: Gary Whaley retires with a record of service to be admired
We'd be hard pressed to find someone in the community with a longer track record of putting service before self than Goldsboro Fire Chief Gary Whaley. It's hard not to envy a such person. He knew at 18 years old...Published: Nov 25, 2017 9:43 PM Full Editorial
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
A day to savor: Reasons for joy and gratitude are all around
After weeks of travel arrangements, last minute changes to seating charts, the scratching off of menu and shopping list items and all of the food prep, Thanksgiving Day has arrived. If you're reading this, you likely have your coupons collected...Published: Nov 22, 2017 6:20 PM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Let's hope so: Downtown incentives could boost economy, but concerns linger
So the city council and county commissioners both approved economic incentive packages allowing tax benefits to a developer to renovate six historic downtown buildings for commercial and residential space. The $11 million deal would result in 68,000 square feet of...Published: Nov 21, 2017 10:39 PM Full Editorial
Monday, November 20, 2017
False idols: Claims against prominent figures show cracks in pedestals
Apologies offer too little, too late. Such can certainly be said for the victims of the increasing number of alleged sexual predators being named publicly. The latest in the cavalcade of falling stars might be the hardest for those of...Published: Nov 20, 2017 10:18 PM Full Editorial
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Kindness, revved: Bikers' toy run fuels Christmas cheer for all
On any other day of the year, you might not give them a second look. They are the leather-clad, well-worn denim and boot-wearing sort from whom you might avert your eyes as they throttle past you on the highway. Their...Published: Nov 19, 2017 9:00 PM Full Editorial
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Tax troubles: GOP yet to inspire confidence that it can deliver on reform
While the Roy Moore saga in Alabama turned from deeply disturbing to downright bizarre Wednesday, what happens today could be all the more troubling for the GOP. Despite all the sexual improprieties alleged against Moore there are now indications of...Published: Nov 15, 2017 10:07 PM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Steaming hot: Temper tantrum on coffee machine only deprives the smasher
Don't throw the coffee out with the coffee maker. Well, you can if you want, but you already paid for it. Perhaps by now you have seen the videos of coffee drinkers smashing their Keurig single-cup coffee makers. Apparently there...Published: Nov 14, 2017 11:17 PM Full Editorial
Monday, November 13, 2017
Moments: Autumn has a way of putting things in perspective
The leaves have mostly turned now, and it seems they'll never stop falling. Funny how more of them seem to pile up in our backyards versus our neighbor's. But as we head into this week having celebrated Veterans Day and...Published: Nov 13, 2017 10:26 PM Full Editorial
Saturday, November 11, 2017
All too prevalent: Spate of accusations should make would-be harassers think twice
There is a fine line. It is almost a tightrope walk. It is best to avoid all possible conflicts or even the perception of conflict by never being alone in a room with one other person, and certainly never with...Published: Nov 11, 2017 10:18 PM Full Editorial
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Appreciation: Dinner for law enforcement conveys what often goes unsaid
Some thank yous are in order, although none can match the display of gratitude plated out at the Goldsboro Event Center Thursday night. George Williams, in association with Mickey's Pastry Shop, the event center and an anonymous donor, all did...Published: Nov 9, 2017 10:13 PM Full Editorial
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Arm and a leg: Americans are at their breaking point on health care
We are sick with the cost of medical care and health insurance in this country and what it is doing to small businesses and to employees. When businesses have to choose between jacking up rates for employees or scrapping their...Published: Nov 7, 2017 11:16 PM Full Editorial
Monday, November 6, 2017
Sinister signs: Hindsight clarifies much about deadly shooting spree
With the benefit of another day to process the happenings in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, we can at least begin to focus on a few key facts. For starters, a good guy with a gun -- as is often...Published: Nov 6, 2017 11:51 PM Full Editorial
Sunday, November 5, 2017
The list grows: A killer adds dozens more names to a somber national count
The youngest was 5. The oldest, 72. Among the dead is the pastor's daughter, 14. The shooter, his own soul among those dispatched Sunday, was 26. Do their ages matter this time? Does the setting? Does the shooter's race or...Published: Nov 5, 2017 10:29 PM Full Editorial
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Well played: Rep. Dixon steps up and scores for Seven Springs
Not much tops a Game 7 in any sport, much less the Fall Classic. By the time you are reading this the 2017 Major League Baseball champs will have been crowned. But as this is being written we've still got...Published: Nov 1, 2017 7:00 PM Full Editorial