More education needed about blinking arrows

February 21, 2012 - 10:01pm

Transportation officials have wisely pulled the plug on a blinking yellow traffic light that may have caused confusion among drivers at a local intersection.

Edwards campaign still taunts taxpayers

February 20, 2012 - 4:58pm

The career arc of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards resembles one of a tragic hero in a Greek drama – the shining young candidate, the disgraced husband and father, the liar, the adulterer and the stain on North Carolina.

Larger than life lessons come from the court

February 19, 2012 - 6:34pm

Every once in awhile, a sport will give us something to truly cheer.

Filing period draws many political hopefuls

February 18, 2012 - 10:18am

After the first week of the candidate filing period, nearly every local public office up for election this year has at least one candidate seeking it.

Boys & Girls Clubs help area youth

February 17, 2012 - 9:42pm

This week’s Youth of the Year luncheon reinforced the need for organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties.

Shutting museums would come at a price

February 16, 2012 - 6:59pm

In the state’s efforts to save money during these challenging times, few can blame fiscal watchdogs for turning an eye toward museums, parks and other cultural attractions.

Local shelter in desperate need of help

February 15, 2012 - 9:22pm

Rocky Mount has long had a special place in its heart for helping the unfortunate.

Toll hearing Thursday an important event

February 14, 2012 - 4:50pm

It hasn’t taken long for North Carolina’s first toll roads – and prospects for more – to make an impression.

Federal money would help elections process

February 13, 2012 - 4:44pm

Republican leaders in the N.C. General Assembly have made no bones about their views on voting.

Bank deal has right pieces in the right places

February 12, 2012 - 9:40pm

Two men with Rocky Mount ties have taken leadership roles in the $25 billion mortgage deal.

Democrats right to distrust GOP leaders

February 11, 2012 - 3:47pm

Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly are certainly correct in expressing their skepticism about Republican legislative leaders’ statements that they won’t hold votes on any bills when lawmakers reconvene Thursday for a three-day session.

Boy Scout food drive depends on all of us

February 10, 2012 - 7:06pm

Anyone who received a Yellow Door Hanger last week knows what happens today.

Postcards will do much to educate voters

February 9, 2012 - 4:31pm

Commissioners in Nash and Edgecombe counties wisely have decided to pay for postcards that will update every voter in the Twin Counties on redistricting changes.

Taunting inmate faces a prison of ‘leisure’

February 8, 2012 - 8:50pm

It was enough to make you want to jump up and shout, “Let me throw the switch!”

Boys & Girls Clubs ‘gift’ only temporary

February 7, 2012 - 4:25pm

Nash County commissioners made a tough, generous decision this week in granting a one-time gift of $15,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties.

UNC costs warrant comprehensive look

February 6, 2012 - 6:28pm

It’s past time for North Carolina to sit down and have a serious conversation with itself about the future of publicly funded higher education.

No better time to show we have hearts

February 5, 2012 - 12:03pm

You don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to share your heart for the community.

Hopes rise for early end to Afghan conflict

February 4, 2012 - 7:59pm

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta last week certainly raised hopes when he announced that NATO allies largely had agreed to hand over the lead combat role to the Afghan army in 2013 instead of by the planned close of 2014.

Local companies seek skilled employees

February 3, 2012 - 7:25pm

The simple truth of the job market is that clever entrepenurers can take advantage of change in a way that makes them and their workers money.

Growing pains today will lead to better days

February 2, 2012 - 3:58pm

the new year is barely a month old, but already it’s clear that Rocky Mount is in for some growing pains in 2012 for results that will be better appreciated in 2013.

A simple request: Don’t drive stupidly

January 31, 2012 - 4:18pm

With a little bit of common sense, the vast majority of North Carolinians would avoid driving while texting, changing CDs, opening sandwiches or trying to read a road map.

Postcards would help simplify redistricting

January 30, 2012 - 4:41pm

It will cost some money, but county commissioners in Nash and Edgecombe counties would do local voters a world of good by approving an effort to send out postcards advising each voter of redistricting changes.

Before moving on from crisis, closure needed

January 29, 2012 - 8:44pm

Count us among the group of folks who want to put the financial meltdown and Great Recession as far behind us as possible.

Sheriff's office should pay puppy's vet bills

January 28, 2012 - 3:56pm

A Spring Hope man recently paid a more than $200 vet bill for a puppy that was hit by a Nash County deputy’s patrol car.

Mentors make a difference for students

January 27, 2012 - 5:21pm

L ast week, local educators recognized the meaningful contributions made by local mentors as part of the 11th annual National Mentor Day.