Opinion

Editorials

A Cold War reset

This is what arrogant and dismissive really look like. And what the world looks like with the United States at full ebb.

Running out the clock

Will conservatives just shake their heads, sit back and wait for more abuse?

Parsing the veranda plan

The city already has plans for major structural work on Broad Street in the coming years. Now is the time to decide if those plans should be built upon.

Bottom line

As bad as much of the world wanted this for Phil Mickelson, seeing the emotion in Justin Rose's face made it feel good and right.

It's time to move on

Truly, the only reason for keeping the desegregation order is fear and distrust - which, ironically enough, is what drove much of segregation.

Guest Columns

Report reveals truth about Japan disaster

Anti-nuclear ideologues, aided and abetted by the media, have struck such fear into those who do not understand nuclear-related issues that they have stymied effective communication.

Sane riverfront development is possible

As long as our churches and ball fields are packed, and we continue to respect our greenspaces, I know we can grow and develop this community.

It's daily challenge, but in government it matters -- ethics count

It's past time to expect enforcement and accountability. Summer is here; we don't need more hot air.

Crooked nails give a straight life lesson

We built this nation to greatness with the mind-set of producing things that were built to last.

Personal responsibility is economically vital

The decline in personal responsibility helps (it is not the sole cause) spawn a myriad of welfare programs.

GRU Cancer Center is making strides

Your support is vital in building a new, nationally prominent cancer center.

Letters to the editor

But what about drinking?

I think all bars should have a breath-tester. When customers leave the bar, they have to blow into it and have to give up their keys if they blow over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

Liberty is snatched away

We need more conversation about wireless phones and vaccine rights, and we need action.

New trash pickup is rough

This county needs help!

'Applause' story touching

Encore, indeed.

Superintendent is superb

We are very fortunate to have Roberson lead our public school system.

Improve our downtown

Our commissioners need to look into our future. We have good elements to have a thriving downtown.

America is godless nation

We have an atheist government, a military that's cleansing itself of Christian officers and a government that sponsors abortion.

U.S. debt must be repaired

The national debt matters. And it needs to be fixed.

Responsibility is absent

It appears that Chicago-type politics has invaded Washington. What an embarrassment!

Sanford-haters dishonest

Admit that you don't like him because he is a cost-cutting Republican.