Monday, July 31, 2006
Israel’s dilemma: It can only lose one of its wars
Israel can fight — and win — its wars in the Middle East time and time again. Which it has — time and time again since its founding. But it can lose only once. For Israel to lose its first...Saturday, July 29, 2006
Work to do: Legislature adjourns, but important issues linger
The North Carolina General Assembly session is over for another year — well, at least for a few more months, anyway. And, as usual, the spin is already beginning about who did what and whose proposals should have been passed...Friday, July 28, 2006
Need at home: With so many calling for help, we sometimes forget our own
A day does not seem to go by when someone, somewhere is not asking for something. There are pictures of families devastated by floods here at home, while there are people halfway around the world who do not have decent...Thursday, July 27, 2006
Holy war worries: Al-Qaida leader’s warning even more reason for resolve
Threats from al-Qaida are nothing new. Every other day, there is a new call to arms and more determination expressed that the terrorist group will not quit until it has extinguished all those who oppose it. So, the news that...Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Next step for GHS? District, community need to look at issue before deadline
In a little more than a couple of weeks, Judge Howard Manning is going to make a decision on what to do about 17 schools across the state of North Carolina that cannot seem to get their test scores to...Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Payback time: Governor made right decision to demand nearly $4,000 repaid
Gov. Mike Easley sent a memo Monday to those who helped arrange a recent version of the “three-hour tour” at the Tall Ships event. It was an event that seemed to be as doomed to criticism and failure as Gilligan’s...Saturday, July 22, 2006
LOBBYISTS: Should they be disenfranchised?
A measure before the General Assembly at this writing would bar registered lobbyists from serving in a broad number of public positions. They would not be allowed to serve on state commissions and boards — including boards of trustees of...Tuesday, July 18, 2006
DR. BAILEY — His ‘Daily Bread’ nurtured millions
In the passing of Dr. A. Purnell Bailey, readers of this newspaper - and others around the country — lost a longtime friend. His “Our Daily Bread” column dated back to Oct. 4, 1945, when the first one appeared...Saturday, July 15, 2006
Shared concern: Community hasn’t forgotten ordeal of Carson Thomas
Thousands of dollars weren’t raised and thousands of people didn’t gather Thursday. There wasn’t a lot of fanfare, and there were no crisp linens or fancy flower arrangements in sight. But at the end of the pizza fundraiser for Greenwood...Friday, July 14, 2006
Action, reaction: Israel is anwering call to protect its citizens
As expected, this morning brought all sorts of reaction from all over the world concerning the Israelis’ decision to take proactive measures to end the terror of Hezbollah. Instead of reacting to another attack, capture or other threat, they headed...Thursday, July 13, 2006
The future: There is more need to address family issues than you think
There is an article in today’s edition of The News-Argus that everyone who cares about fixing what’s wrong — or at least what’s not perfect — about Goldsboro should read. It does not involve economic development — although ultimately it...Wednesday, July 12, 2006
It starts early: There’s more to test scores than meets the eye
Wayne County Board of Education member Thelma Smith is right — in part. Mrs. Smith reminded her fellow board members and school officials at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday that students did not just appear at Goldsboro High School and...Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Intriguing issue: What’s wrong with ‘feel-good’ laws?
A measure making it mandatory for public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily sparked some interesting comments in the North Carolina House recently. Years ago, it was customary for the pledge to be recited in the classrooms...Saturday, July 8, 2006
Keeping them safe: Stricter rules for sex offenders will protect children
There is a lot of talk these days about keeping children safe — and making sure those who would hurt them are kept at a distance. So, in many states across the nation, the talk has turned to what to...Friday, July 7, 2006
Getting serious: Tougher ethics rules would be good move for state leaders
There should not be a need for tougher ethics rules in North Carolina. In a perfect world, legislators would know how unseemly it is to take gifts and excessive campaign contributions from a political interest group. After all, it really...Thursday, July 6, 2006
A great show: America Sails ’06 spectacular event
It began with booming cannon fire heralding the arrival of a fleet of tall ships — led, appropriately, by the Meka II. It ended with what must have been the most spectacular fireworks display in the history of the central...Wednesday, July 5, 2006
United we grow: Multi-member alliance could be county’s best weapon
It seems like it should have been an easy idea for economic development officials, local leaders and business representatives to wrap their minds around — a united group dedicated to furthering the development of the region. No more turfs. No...Monday, July 3, 2006
Speed concerns: Hurry-up society makes for danger on the highways
Checkpoints are annoying, especially when you are in a hurry. And let’s not forget the increased patrols that seem to be omnipresent during every holiday that comes down the road. They also have a chilling effect on some travel, too....Saturday, July 1, 2006
