http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/ The latest headlines from Rocky Mount Telegram - Opinion en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., Rocky Mount Telegram Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:33 -0500 Newspapers http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/rockymounttelegram/images/rmLogo.jpg http://www.rockymounttelegram.com 5 http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/buy-some-shoes-clothe-a-kid-968962.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/buy-some-shoes-clothe-a-kid-968962.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:10 EST Need some new shoes? Well, there are 4 million reasons why you shouldn’t just hold off till Bl... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/h1n1-pork-rumor-a-bunch-of-hogwash-965370.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/h1n1-pork-rumor-a-bunch-of-hogwash-965370.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:08 EST For all the publicity that has surrounded the H1N1 virus for a year or more now, you might think the... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/compound-tragedy-in-shaniya-davis-case-963964.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/compound-tragedy-in-shaniya-davis-case-963964.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:20:08 EST The terrible death of Shaniya Davis is a tragedy within a tragedy within a tragedy. As the rest of u... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/fitting-feast-for-military-and-veterans-961809.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/fitting-feast-for-military-and-veterans-961809.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:14 EST Somehow a free meal doesn’t seem like enough. That’s not to take away from what Golden C... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/two-posts-to-fill-in-rands-wake-959236.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/two-posts-to-fill-in-rands-wake-959236.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:04 EST The N.C. Senate has an opportunity to demonstrate how sincere it is about restructuring the power st... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/improvements-to-detention-facilities-a-welcome-change-957499.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/improvements-to-detention-facilities-a-welcome-change-957499.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:39:00 EST A successful jailbreak is perhaps the worst form of publicity a detention center can get. Three in a... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/trying-9-11-suspects-in-federal-court-long-overdue-954612.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/trying-9-11-suspects-in-federal-court-long-overdue-954612.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:27:06 EST U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement Friday that Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bench-politics-have-hurt-nc-for-too-long-952148.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bench-politics-have-hurt-nc-for-too-long-952148.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:55:03 EST Playing politics rarely serves a common good, but when it comes to serving justice, gamesmanship has... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/partnership-helps-grads-find-real-jobs-now-949793.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/partnership-helps-grads-find-real-jobs-now-949793.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:12:04 EST Gov. Bev Perdue came to Nash County this week to underscore one of North Carolina’s success st... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/honor-the-brave-on-veterans-day-947962.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/honor-the-brave-on-veterans-day-947962.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:04 EST Today as we pause in honor of Veterans Day — a day too many mark as a meaningless holiday, if ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/city-should-stick-to-guns-944053.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/city-should-stick-to-guns-944053.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:46:04 EST We hate to see local businesses forced to close their doors or relocate in these tough economic time... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/downtown-redesign-on-right-track-942124.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/downtown-redesign-on-right-track-942124.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:09:04 EST The city is putting the finishing touches on a redevelopment project that promises to dramatically i... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/extended-break-is-welcome-news-941571.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/extended-break-is-welcome-news-941571.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:24:01 EST It’s good to see both Democrats and Republicans agreeing on some tax breaks for homebuyers and... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/surprise-votes-in-tarboro-princeville-speed-936885.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/surprise-votes-in-tarboro-princeville-speed-936885.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:30:02 EST Strange things can happen in so-called off-year elections, but it would be hard to find a precedent ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/audit-takes-golden-leaf-to-task-935578.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/audit-takes-golden-leaf-to-task-935578.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:10 EST If the purpose of an audit is to identify institutional weaknesses and to suggest improvements, the ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/crime-drop-a-testament-to-good-police-work-933057.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/crime-drop-a-testament-to-good-police-work-933057.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:05 EST Give Rocky Mount police a considerable amount of credit. At a time of great economic challenge, with... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/easleys-response-to-probe-an-embarrassment-to-state-929753.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/easleys-response-to-probe-an-embarrassment-to-state-929753.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:18:03 EDT Former Gov. Mike Easley’s contradiction of testimony from a friend and political ally about ai... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/halloween-2009-more-tricks-than-treats-927373.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/halloween-2009-more-tricks-than-treats-927373.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:58:01 EDT Absent the costumes of nightmarish politicians, the scariest mask looming this Halloween seems to be... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/army-commander-helps-families-cope-925048.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/army-commander-helps-families-cope-925048.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:05 EDT No simulation can fully prepare a soldier for life on the battlefield. Likewise, it’s hard to ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/finding-dignity-in-a-community-service-922139.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/finding-dignity-in-a-community-service-922139.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:49:19 EDT A group of community advocates will pay tribute in a small, but meaningful way Thursday to Elizabeth... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/easley-under-oath-as-campaign-hearings-begin-919580.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/easley-under-oath-as-campaign-hearings-begin-919580.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:36:15 EDT Even given the sorry state of corruption that has engulfed North Carolina politics for too many year... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/elected-leaders-weigh-and-should-weigh-schools-priority-918139.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/elected-leaders-weigh-and-should-weigh-schools-priority-918139.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:22:00 EDT If not now, then when? That seems to be the question school officials are putting to county commissi... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/county-leaders-wrong-to-ask-store-owner-to-remove-posters-916380.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/county-leaders-wrong-to-ask-store-owner-to-remove-posters-916380.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:40:09 EDT It’s hard to imagine what Nash County officials were thinking when they recently asked a Nashv... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/healthy-choice-on-reform-debate-916097.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/healthy-choice-on-reform-debate-916097.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:17:08 EDT Are we speaking too soon, or have the town hall critics finally fatigued from all their shouting and... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/life-redefined-defies-common-sense-911999.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/life-redefined-defies-common-sense-911999.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:24:07 EDT It’s been said many times that we are a nation of laws and not men. Sometimes, however, we nee... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/dropout-triage-can-make-a-difference-911408.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/dropout-triage-can-make-a-difference-911408.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:26:04 EDT A national nonprofit group has called for a triage approach to solving problems at low-performing hi... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/church-may-provide-shelter-again-907126.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/church-may-provide-shelter-again-907126.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:33:51 EDT Second Presbyterian Church could again offer sanctuary and shelter to those who need it if an agreem... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/classic-scores-big-for-all-involved-843298.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/classic-scores-big-for-all-involved-843298.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:20:25 EDT The Down East Viking Football Classic hit yet another high note this weekend as it continued on its ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/test-scores-improve-but-still-could-be-better-737605.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/test-scores-improve-but-still-could-be-better-737605.html Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:20:28 EDT There’s more to a test than passing or failing. There’s showing improvement. There&rsquo... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/victims-in-life-death-teach-us-735479.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/victims-in-life-death-teach-us-735479.html Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:13:00 EDT There’s much more to the five Rocky Mount women found murdered since 2005 than a criminal rap ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bill-stancil-slow-down-for-thanksgiving-965393.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bill-stancil-slow-down-for-thanksgiving-965393.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:07:05 EST It’s time to talk turkey about Thanksgiving and the place it occupies in our lives. I know tha... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-research-leave-pay-over-the-top-965379.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-research-leave-pay-over-the-top-965379.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:13 EST Forty years after my great-grandfather’s death, I sometimes wonder whether I retain an idealiz... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-whats-a-lobbying-expense-961810.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-whats-a-lobbying-expense-961810.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:19 EST A few years ago, the N.C. General Assembly decided that lobbyists and those who employ them must rep... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/thomas-friedman-whats-lost-there-is-felt-here-959241.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/thomas-friedman-whats-lost-there-is-felt-here-959241.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:06:19 EST “One million dollars?” The question was asked with eyes wide and a voice of incredulity.... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-audit-questions-golden-leaf-952155.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-audit-questions-golden-leaf-952155.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:19 EST In 1999, legislators created a foundation to manage half the state’s proceeds from a multi-bil... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-tony-rand-says-goodbye-947963.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-tony-rand-says-goodbye-947963.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:08 EST Love him or hate him, no one will ever accuse Tony Rand of being a slacker. For better than a decade... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-more-turbulence-ahead-for-easley-935581.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-more-turbulence-ahead-for-easley-935581.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:14 EST Minus one shocking revelation, Mike Easley might well have come out of the N.C. State Board of Elect... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/obama-tackles-nation-building-933059.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/obama-tackles-nation-building-933059.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:04:07 EST More and more lately, I find people asking me: What do you think President Barack Obama really belie... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/quenesha-mcnair-rural-teens-and-drug-addiction-927374.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/quenesha-mcnair-rural-teens-and-drug-addiction-927374.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:58:04 EDT I created this campaign called “At War with Statistics” as a message of encouragement fo... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-the-grass-tops-need-mowing-922138.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/scott-mooneyham-the-grass-tops-need-mowing-922138.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:49:06 EDT Back in the spring, letters began arriving at the offices of U.S. Sens. Kay Hagan and Richard Burr f... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/eyes-on-the-prize-in-iraq-919583.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/eyes-on-the-prize-in-iraq-919583.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:37:05 EDT BAGHDAD, Aug. 25, 2012 — President Barack Obama flew into Baghdad today on his end-of-term tou... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bill-stancil-the-snap-crackle-pop-of-war-912000.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bill-stancil-the-snap-crackle-pop-of-war-912000.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:24:07 EDT We’re at war again, but it’s not a blood-bath or a battle requiring a steady influx of t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/limbaugh-done-in-by-limbaugh-911411.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/limbaugh-done-in-by-limbaugh-911411.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:27:07 EDT By TOM TEEPEN Cox News ServiceATLANTA — As it began to look as though his past, um, let’... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/forced-annexation-makes-no-sense-968963.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/forced-annexation-makes-no-sense-968963.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:17 EST During the Oct. 27 Rocky Mount City Council meeting, Charlene Moore cited the recent Forbes article ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/teamwork-can-rebuild-the-city-963962.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/teamwork-can-rebuild-the-city-963962.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST I wanted to wait for a few days to see how Rocky Mount officials responded to the Forbes criticism. ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bring-back-christmas-celebration-961801.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/bring-back-christmas-celebration-961801.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:04 EST Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be celebrated. To some it will just be turkey/football day and ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/show-congress-how-you-feel-959243.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/show-congress-how-you-feel-959243.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:06:20 EST With the passage of the health care legislation, the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington has... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/no-time-for-a-silly-season-952151.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/no-time-for-a-silly-season-952151.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:16 EST I have read both letters to the editor from Mr. Otto and Mr. Dodson, representatives of the Republic... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/state-needs-to-treat-dogs-better-949794.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/state-needs-to-treat-dogs-better-949794.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:01 EST I am a dog rescuer. I live in New York state, an upstate area that is very similar to much of North ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/restore-rocky-mounts-glory-days-947967.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/restore-rocky-mounts-glory-days-947967.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:34:01 EST Two weeks ago, I attended my 30th class reunion for the Class of 1979 from Rocky Mount Senior High. ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/revised-annexation-plan-still-unfair-947965.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/revised-annexation-plan-still-unfair-947965.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:06 EST On Nov. 5, I received the remand map, remand notice and other documents that accompanied the map. Af... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/democrats-obstruct-gop-ideas-941572.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/democrats-obstruct-gop-ideas-941572.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:25:02 EST While President Obama and the Democrats, including 2nd District Democratic Party chairman Jerry Dods... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/build-the-new-high-school-now-936886.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/build-the-new-high-school-now-936886.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:11 EST A new Rocky Mount High School should be of interest to most people in this area and will either dire... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/community-should-join-together-935580.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/community-should-join-together-935580.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:12 EST Regarding the Forbes review: Well, here we go again! This time, it’s not just a reflection on ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/special-players-for-a-special-team-925057.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/special-players-for-a-special-team-925057.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:33:04 EDT As a parent of a Nashville Hornet for three years, I would like to express my sincere thank you. Out... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/oics-mission-helps-underserved-925055.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/oics-mission-helps-underserved-925055.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:32:02 EDT OIC has been a fixture of Rocky Mount infrastructure since 1968. We have served people whom others h... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/teens-need-more-adult-supervision-922141.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/teens-need-more-adult-supervision-922141.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:13 EDT I am calling in reference to the Speak Up, “Where can teens gather?” I totally agree wit... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/time-to-stop-annexation-efforts-922140.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/time-to-stop-annexation-efforts-922140.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:06 EDT It appears that the attorney representing the city of Rocky Mount in the annexation lawsuit agrees t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/cancer-patient-seeks-leftover-yarn-919581.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/cancer-patient-seeks-leftover-yarn-919581.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:37:00 EDT Last winter I crocheted hats for cancer patients and donated them to Hospice in Rocky Mount. At that... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/open-letter-to-nash-health-care-patients-916096.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/open-letter-to-nash-health-care-patients-916096.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:17:02 EDT Many of you have made recent inquiries concerning the Carolina Mammography Registry security breach ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/reader-sees-a-reversal-of-roles-912001.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/reader-sees-a-reversal-of-roles-912001.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:25:03 EDT It’s a sad day to be a senior citizen in the country that I love so much. Most of my life, I&r... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/serial-killings-have-a-parallel-911998.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/serial-killings-have-a-parallel-911998.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:24:01 EDT I have come to refer to the women in Rocky Mount as “The Missing Women.” I know I am usi... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/forbes-report-should-be-a-wake-up-call-911409.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/forbes-report-should-be-a-wake-up-call-911409.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:26:17 EDT We all know the value of taking a canary with us when we go to work in a coal mine. The canary gets ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-better-return-on-investment-968964.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-better-return-on-investment-968964.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:29 EST Regarding the $5 million that we are spending on downtown Rocky Mount for beautification, I wonder w... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-real-need-for-health-reform-965392.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-real-need-for-health-reform-965392.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:07:01 EST I would like to make a comment about health care reform. I would like to speak about an incident tha... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/stimulus-isnt-working-here-963965.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/stimulus-isnt-working-here-963965.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:21:13 EST I know there is a stimulus plan out there because I have heard the news media talking about it. What... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/remembering-veterans-stories-961812.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/remembering-veterans-stories-961812.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:21 EST I am calling in reference to the article headlined, “Salute to Veterans.” The news cover... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/lottery-does-no-one-any-good-959239.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/lottery-does-no-one-any-good-959239.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:06:04 EST I hope everyone read the editorial, “A big gamble: North Carolina adds to lottery games.&rdquo... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/level-the-paving-on-us-64-exits-952150.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/level-the-paving-on-us-64-exits-952150.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:02 EST I would like to make a comment about the paving of U.S. 64. Paving U.S. 64 through Rocky Mount was v... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/felon-should-pay-back-victims-949795.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/felon-should-pay-back-victims-949795.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:05 EST I am calling in reference to the article, “Victims left to pick up pieces.” Mr. Jones sh... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/remembering-citys-better-days-947964.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/remembering-citys-better-days-947964.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:03 EST I read Ben Roberson’s letter, “Restore Rocky Mount’s Glory Days.” How true i... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/prisoner-release-unfair-to-victims-941573.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/prisoner-release-unfair-to-victims-941573.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:03 EST I am calling in reference to the inmates who are getting ready to be released from prison. Some of t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/do-city-buses-face-a-gas-shortage-936887.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/do-city-buses-face-a-gas-shortage-936887.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:14 EST I would like to know if Rocky Mount is in such a financial state that it cannot keep gas in the Tar ... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/appreciation-for-cleanup-efforts-935577.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/appreciation-for-cleanup-efforts-935577.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:04 EST I would like to say kudos to the gentleman who was on Country Club Road, next to Benvenue, picking u... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/personal-data-should-be-private-933058.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/personal-data-should-be-private-933058.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:11 EST This is the second time within a year that I have received a letter stating that my security has bee... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/all-the-news-that-fits-in-print-927375.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/all-the-news-that-fits-in-print-927375.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:58:04 EDT I enjoy reading the newspaper. I read two newspapers a day. I resent it when I am reading an article... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/rocky-mount-needs-connector-925056.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/rocky-mount-needs-connector-925056.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:32:06 EDT Here we go again. I am calling about the Northern Connector. You read the articles about individuals... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-dubious-city-distinction-919582.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-dubious-city-distinction-919582.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:37:04 EDT After the last Rocky Mount City Council election, I now know that only 15 percent of Rocky Mount vot... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/nash-needs-a-county-fair-too-916098.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/nash-needs-a-county-fair-too-916098.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:18:03 EDT I would like to make a comment about having a county fair. I was born in Edgecombe County, but for t... http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/homework-good-enough-for-teens-911410.html http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/homework-good-enough-for-teens-911410.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:27:04 EDT I am calling in response to the Speak Up item headlined, “Give the kids a place to have fun.&r...