Not guilty: Get ready. John Edwards is going to go penalty-free.

The prosecution in the campaign finance trial might have proven that former U.S. Sen. John Edwards lacks something when it comes to moral values. They might even have proven that his behavior with regard to his family and the conduct...

Published: May 15, 2012 11:00 AM Full Story

Inspirational: The American dream -- realized

To realize his dream, Gac Filipaj, 52, had to mop floors and juggle a job with his studies at Columbia University. It was not easy, but neither was the life he left in Yugoslavia. And this weekend, after all...

Published: May 14, 2012 10:43 AM Full Story

A diploma: It is the key to evening out the playing field

One of the big laments these days is that there is a big divide between the haves and have nots. And, the critics say, the playing field needs to be evened out to allow those who are struggling to...

Published: May 12, 2012 11:42 PM Full Story

Achievers: WCC Basic Skills program graduates should be proud

It is not easy earning a diploma of any kind. But it takes special courage to gather yourself together and pursue a high school diploma after your high school days are over. It is not only the work involved and...

Published: May 11, 2012 10:44 AM Full Story

Remembered: Annual ceremony honors those who serve their communities

They don't need a ceremony to affirm just how dangerous their career field is. They don't need to hear taps to remember the comrades who fell in the line of duty. They carry those men and women in their...

Published: May 10, 2012 10:50 AM Full Story

A new watch: Primaries might be over, but there is much to prove

For many of those who claimed victories in Tuesday's North Carolina primary, the battle is not over yet. And voters should make sure that those who won a chance to ask voters to support them in November are not allowed...

Published: May 9, 2012 10:54 AM Full Story

Voter interest: It is good to see more people making their voices heard

It is not such an easy thing these days to be interested in politics. It is no wonder considering the incredibly disappointing performance of some elected officials and a real concern about the accuracy of the results and information...

Published: May 8, 2012 10:57 AM Full Story

Use some sense: When you take the politics out, solutions to problems become obvious

Never fear. We have solved the crisis in America. We admit, it took a while to figure it out, but we have finally, after much trial and error, come up with exactly what this country needs to get back...

Published: May 5, 2012 11:24 PM Full Story

Time to pray: There's nothing wrong with gathering to give thanks

Across Goldsboro Thursday, county residents paused to remember their faith and to honor it. The National Day of Prayer offers citizens the opportunity to gather together, to think about the goodness in their lives and to join hands as...

Published: May 4, 2012 10:59 AM Full Story

Bravo Jack: Thank goodness SOMEONE is watching city dollars

No need to belabor the point, but gee, perhaps there really is an easy solution to the city's seeming inability to come up with ideas to spend money that don't make the taxpayers' heads hurt. All we need to...

Published: May 3, 2012 10:54 AM Full Story