Article Archive
January 6, 2009
Editorial: David Wray’s lawsuit
As if it needed it, the long-roiling controversy surrounding the Greensboro Police Department has received a fresh gust of momen... Continue
Editorial: Paydays still a wheel of fortune for some frazzled N.C. workers
A new payroll system that bungled state workers' pay last spring and summer is still wreaking havoc. The system, ironically name... Continue
January 5, 2009
Short Stack: Food for thought, quick and over easy
Recyclables trashed Thanks to the economic recession, tin cans, waste paper and other assorted recyclables aren't worth the mon... Continue
January 4, 2009
Editorial: A penalty of the past
Gov. Mike Easley raised a pointed question about crime and punishment: "When are we going to hold some of these people accountab... Continue
Editorial: Red and yellow, black and white, we're more diverse in God's sight
How, where and when we choose to worship is a deeply personal decision. And that's the way it ought to be: No government agency...... Continue
January 3, 2009
Editorial: Get Gate City growing
Most of us take stocked supermarket shelves for granted, except when a hurricane or snowstorm is forecast. But the supply chain...... Continue
Editorial: Farmers, motorists benefit from canola marketing plan
Canola-based biodiesel fuel may not be the answer to the nation's dependence on foreign petroleum, but it offers promising possi... Continue
January 2, 2009
Editorial: State insurance plan helps pay health costs
The N.C. Health Insurance Risk Pool launched with little fanfare Jan. 1 will serve only a few of the estimated 1.4 million resid... Continue
Editorial: Make incentives meaningful
You would think that the leaders of businesses getting incentives would at least know their companies were receiving them. After... Continue
January 1, 2009
Editorial: Leadership matters, especially during 2009
Americans want strong, decisive, effective leadership -- especially in troubled times. The new year of 2009 calls for extraordin... Continue
Editorial: Little changes, but big benefits
It's misguided, at least in North Carolina, to equate only the new year with new laws. A quick glance through a summary of Gener... Continue
December 31, 2008
Editorial: Downtown downturn?
If the heartbeat of a city can be measured by its downtown, the pulse in Greensboro's urban core is strong and growing stronger. Continue
December 30, 2008
Editorial: Clock is ticking on 2008 charitable gifts
The end of December usually sees a flurry of charitable giving, with people making contributions that can be deducted on the yea... Continue
Editorial: FedEx IOU is still Triad prize
Last week's FedEx announcement was like getting an IOU for Christmas. The giant delivery company will postpone the start of its...... Continue
December 29, 2008
Short Stack: Food for thought, quick and over easy
A family affair The mother of Tar Heel basketball star Tyler Hansbrough was hired on Dec. 8 as associate director of development... Continue
December 28, 2008
Editorial: An early line on 2009
As the final days of 2008 play out, it's time to ask the pressing question:Can the New Year possibly bring even more stunning an... Continue
December 27, 2008
Editorial: American royalty
Trend forecaster Gerald Celente is nothing if not dire. Take his predictions for the next few years. He sees economic troubles i... Continue
Editorial: Exam, inauguration conflict justifies changing schedule
When the choice is between taking an exam in school or celebrating the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, t... Continue
December 26, 2008
Editorial: Enviable growth rate is a two-edged sword
No doubt about it, more and more people like calling North Carolina home. Last year alone, in-state migration added 181,000 new...... Continue
Editorial: Nursing home star ratings make tough decisions easier
New star rating systems for nursing homes and long-term facilities won't tell the entire story, but they can help families bette... Continue
December 23, 2008
Editorial: Overdue for inspection
State vehicle safety inspections check to make sure turn signals work. So what? No one uses them anymore. The Program Evaluation... Continue
Editorial essay: If the tree fits, I’ll likely buy it
Charles Davenport Jr. and I don't see eye-to-eye on much. But when it comes to being a sucker for holiday traditions ("Christmas... Continue
December 22, 2008
Short Stack: Food for thought, quick and over easy
North Carolina goes 15-0 Barack Obama won a narrow plurality of North Carolina's popular vote Nov. 4. He did much better in the...... Continue
December 21, 2008
Tim Rickard's Sunday editorial cartoon
Longtime News & Record artist Tim Rickard draws a weekly editorial cartoon. Click here to see a slideshow of some of last we... Continue
Editorial: Help for homeowners
Bankruptcy judges can restructure the mortgages of troubled businesses. They also can restructure mortgages on vacation homes. B... Continue
