Interstate 95 tolling proposal will have detrimental impact on N.C.

February 21, 2012 - 10:00pm

It looks like the N.C. Department of Transportation has trotted out its “let’s toll I-95” plan again.

Voters should give Obama a second term to finish cleaning up mess

February 20, 2012 - 4:56pm

When President Barack Obama took the oath of office, the deck was already stacked against him.

Obama budget does nothing to attack the real root of U.S. economic issues

February 19, 2012 - 6:33pm

The latest budget proposed by President Barack Obma dashes any hope to see government spending as a percentage of gross domestic product reduced.

Say ‘no’ to more government spending through bond referendum

February 18, 2012 - 10:18am

For whatever reason (constituent requests, complaints, a temporary return to fairness), the Nash County commissioners are allowing residents to have a say in the next proposed bonded indebtedness for the county.

Writer’s attack on Republican Party rooted in hatred

February 17, 2012 - 9:45pm

In a recent letter to the editor, the writer took a most vicious attack on Republicans.

Good Samaritans lend a hand to a teenager involved in an accident

February 15, 2012 - 9:22pm

I am writing to let people know that in today’s society of looking out for No. 1, there are still some good Samaritans in the world.

Finishing high school, finding a job are keys to staying out of poverty

February 14, 2012 - 4:49pm

The Jan. 31 article “Community Leaders Hold Conversation On Race” was about the poverty problem. U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield’s thinking expressed in that article needs to be addressed.

America’s melting pot means newly arrived citizens should learn English

February 12, 2012 - 9:41pm

America has been called a nation of immigrants. Everyone here, virtually everyone, came from another country.

Individuals have to bear responsibility for dogs and actions

February 11, 2012 - 3:48pm

You recently published in your Opinion section on Jan. 29 an editorial saying, “The responsibility for what happened to Diamond rest squarely with (Deputy) Weeks.”I beg to differ with you.

Number of septic permits don’t justify staffing levels in Nash County

February 10, 2012 - 7:07pm

Nash County Environmental Health is responsible for evaluating lots for approving or denying septic systems permits for homes.

Ron Paul a better choice to win Republican presidential nomination

February 7, 2012 - 4:25pm

Ron Paul is an American medical doctor, author, Republican U.S. representative and a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.

Old bank building would be perfect for ‘pay for view’ funerals

February 5, 2012 - 12:04pm

The Great Depression shaped my generation and made it the “Greatest Generation,” according to Tom Brokaw.

Percy Sledge concert an important event for Tar River Orchestra

February 4, 2012 - 8:00pm

On Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m., the Tar River Orchestra and Chorus League will sponsor Percy Sledge in concert at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at N.C. Wesleyan College.

Driving impaired will penalize your Super Bowl plans

February 3, 2012 - 7:25pm

The Super Bowl is America’s most popular national sporting event.

It’s time for voters to take a stand for justice, equality

January 31, 2012 - 4:19pm

In the political climate of today, the age-old adage “honesty is the best policy” has become unrecognizable and the “art of compromise” has become crushed and mangled into the “art of obstruction and distortion.” Within the Republican Party a new adage has emerged, “lying is the best policy,” and obstruction and distortion have become the order of the day.

Outside resources help small churches stay afloat

January 30, 2012 - 4:42pm

Recently, you published a thoughtful letter about the challenge of ministry in small churches. I would like to add some thoughts to the discussion.

Land of opportunity exists for Americans who were born here

January 28, 2012 - 6:18pm

High-tech types come here from other countries to work for computer companies in Silicon Valley.

Special attention from staff, nurses makes a big difference to patient, friend

January 23, 2012 - 5:46pm

I am writing to you concerning a wonderful person at Nash General Hospital. This person is Lynn Cash, a financial counselor for more than six years.

Times change, but coffee cans certainly were useful not so long ago

January 22, 2012 - 6:05pm

Momma loved to fish and picnic.

Fracking, shale gas mining aren’t right for North Carolina

January 21, 2012 - 5:19pm

I am writing to express my dismay at the legislature’s late night actions on Jan. 5.

New job listings will help offset PNC layoffs

January 20, 2012 - 6:55pm

These are difficult times for Rocky Mount, which is no different from other similar towns across the state and across the nation.

New stoplight would improve road safety

January 20, 2012 - 6:55pm

There should be a stoplight at the corner of Jones Road and Sunset Avenue in the western part of our city.

Protecting tax cuts for the rich undermines what America stands for

January 19, 2012 - 4:12pm

Here’s a question for the Republican candidates and the Tea Party: Why won’t you tax that top 1 percent of the population whose income has increased by 275 percent in the last 27 years, while the working class has seen their income stagnate and fall in the same period of time, while corporations like General Electric have made $25 billion in profits in one year, but not paid a penny in taxes?

Small churches face challenge of declining membership

January 18, 2012 - 9:29pm

Many small churches are dying.

Let the spirit of God make a difference in your life in the new year

January 17, 2012 - 4:26pm

It’s 2012, and God says, “Test me.”“I am the Lord, I do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.