Editorials | Eastern NC Now

Opinion and commentary from our esteemed colleagues.

ENCNow
Home
Categories
Login
Advertisement
VbAD0
Latest Polls   (view all)
Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
90% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
9.17% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
0.83% What is a "Children's Drag Queen Story Hour?"
Advertisement
VbAD1
Latest Comments   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD2
Latest Entries   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD3
ENCN Masthead
ENCN Masthead

Editorials  

Opinion and commentary from our esteemed colleagues.

HbAD0


We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Internet commerce is the ultimate creative destroyer: the Web's immediacy, flexibility, and ability to eliminate the fixed costs of "brick-and-mortar" outlets has humbled a multitude of traditional commercial enterprises. It draws modern entrepreneurs the way new finds of gold drew adventurers in...
Internet commerce is the ultimate creative destroyer: the Web's immediacy, flexibility, and ability to eliminate the fixed costs of "brick-and-mortar" outlets has humbled a multitude of traditional commercial enterprises. It draws modern entrepreneurs the way new finds of gold drew adventurers in...
 
We've got a unique situation here in Moore County. We are one of the most reliably Republican counties in the state. Yet, our only local paper is owned and operated by the same Democrat operatives who owned and operated The Raleigh News & Observer for years.
We've got a unique situation here in Moore County. We are one of the most reliably Republican counties in the state. Yet, our only local paper is owned and operated by the same Democrat operatives who owned and operated The Raleigh News & Observer for years.
 
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
 
In a unanimous opinion, the state's second highest court struck down as unconstitutional a state law prohibiting registered sex offenders from accessing social media sites such as Facebook.
In a unanimous opinion, the state's second highest court struck down as unconstitutional a state law prohibiting registered sex offenders from accessing social media sites such as Facebook.
 
I have to award the state elections board a split decision on their Watauga and Pasquotank county rulings yesterday.
I have to award the state elections board a split decision on their Watauga and Pasquotank county rulings yesterday.
 
I spoke with a well-placed Tea Party activist based in The Second Congressional District who confirmed for me what has been one of the region's worst kept secrets for some time: Renee Ellmers is getting a primary opponent.
I spoke with a well-placed Tea Party activist based in The Second Congressional District who confirmed for me what has been one of the region's worst kept secrets for some time: Renee Ellmers is getting a primary opponent.
 
Among recent headlines, the student government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill deliberately cut the budget of College Republicans to prevent the group from bringing two speakers to campus, Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich and filmmaker Ann McElhinney, whom student government...
Among recent headlines, the student government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill deliberately cut the budget of College Republicans to prevent the group from bringing two speakers to campus, Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich and filmmaker Ann McElhinney, whom student government...
 
100,000 new residents call North Carolina home each year. From 1990 to 2010, our population grew by 44 percent and vehicle travel increased 63 percent.
100,000 new residents call North Carolina home each year. From 1990 to 2010, our population grew by 44 percent and vehicle travel increased 63 percent.
 
A friend of mine recently sent me an article from Area Development, one of many magazines that issues annual ratings of state business climates. According to Area Development's 2013 index, North Carolina is the fifth-best state in the nation to do business.
A friend of mine recently sent me an article from Area Development, one of many magazines that issues annual ratings of state business climates. According to Area Development's 2013 index, North Carolina is the fifth-best state in the nation to do business.
 
"We have the opportunity to transform our culture of government through a top-to-bottom assessment of efficiency, effectiveness and more than anything else, a culture of customer service." These were the most important words of Governor Pat McCrory's inaugural address.
"We have the opportunity to transform our culture of government through a top-to-bottom assessment of efficiency, effectiveness and more than anything else, a culture of customer service." These were the most important words of Governor Pat McCrory's inaugural address.
 
They filed a lawsuit against Governor McCrory for signing common sense election reforms into law, and now have they want to pull the Civitas Institute into their lawsuit like some kind of co-conspirator.
They filed a lawsuit against Governor McCrory for signing common sense election reforms into law, and now have they want to pull the Civitas Institute into their lawsuit like some kind of co-conspirator.
 
Word is out on the street that Charlotte area pastor - and Southern Baptist Convention player - Mark Harris will formally announce his campaign for US Senate on October 2.
Word is out on the street that Charlotte area pastor - and Southern Baptist Convention player - Mark Harris will formally announce his campaign for US Senate on October 2.
 
Academia's leftist tilt creates unique challenges for conservative students. While liberal students are taught by faculty who largely share their political and ideological worldview, conservatives students are often forced to take courses from faculty who fundamentally reject their core beliefs.
Academia's leftist tilt creates unique challenges for conservative students. While liberal students are taught by faculty who largely share their political and ideological worldview, conservatives students are often forced to take courses from faculty who fundamentally reject their core beliefs.
 
If you see obese children and don't wince at what it means for their physical and emotional health, you don't have a heart. But the Left believes you and I should feel much more than concern. The Left thinks you and I are responsible for these kids.
If you see obese children and don't wince at what it means for their physical and emotional health, you don't have a heart. But the Left believes you and I should feel much more than concern. The Left thinks you and I are responsible for these kids.
 
Eric Cantor is always looking for new and imaginative ways to screw conservatives. He has Pete Sessions (R-TX), as Rules Chairman, helping him with his latest creative way to screw conservatives.
Eric Cantor is always looking for new and imaginative ways to screw conservatives. He has Pete Sessions (R-TX), as Rules Chairman, helping him with his latest creative way to screw conservatives.
 
Many constitutionalists, libertarians and conservatives are justifiably angry with President Obama due to his recent executive decrees regarding firearms.
Many constitutionalists, libertarians and conservatives are justifiably angry with President Obama due to his recent executive decrees regarding firearms.
 
What's the old saying about the heat in the kitchen? The mainstream media enjoys tossing out criticism of other people and their work.
What's the old saying about the heat in the kitchen? The mainstream media enjoys tossing out criticism of other people and their work.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
The Civitas Institute has praised a U.S. Senate hopeful for signing a petition to halt the onset of Common Core educational standards in North Carolina.
The Civitas Institute has praised a U.S. Senate hopeful for signing a petition to halt the onset of Common Core educational standards in North Carolina.
 
We here in Moore County were, um, “honored” with the presence of Bill Barber and his traveling circus of parasites and leftist loons this afternoon.
We here in Moore County were, um, “honored” with the presence of Bill Barber and his traveling circus of parasites and leftist loons this afternoon.
 
If your goal is to foster economic growth and job creation, there's a right way and a wrong way to cut taxes on business. Fortunately, Pat McCrory and the General Assembly made the right choice.
If your goal is to foster economic growth and job creation, there's a right way and a wrong way to cut taxes on business. Fortunately, Pat McCrory and the General Assembly made the right choice.
 
In 2008, a committee of faculty members at UNC-Chapel Hill discovered that the average grade of a Carolina student was 3.213 - well over a B average. Led by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology, the school's Educational Policy Committee began looking at how other universities were dealing...
In 2008, a committee of faculty members at UNC-Chapel Hill discovered that the average grade of a Carolina student was 3.213 - well over a B average. Led by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology, the school's Educational Policy Committee began looking at how other universities were dealing...
 
The survey of 400 registered, unaffiliated North Carolina voters was done Aug. 19-20. More than 26 percent of registered voters in the state are unaffiliated.
The survey of 400 registered, unaffiliated North Carolina voters was done Aug. 19-20. More than 26 percent of registered voters in the state are unaffiliated.
 
While North Carolina's mainstream media was on its extended Labor Day vacation, The Heartland Institute decided to pick up the slack and do a little reporting about what's happening within our fair state's public education system
While North Carolina's mainstream media was on its extended Labor Day vacation, The Heartland Institute decided to pick up the slack and do a little reporting about what's happening within our fair state's public education system
 
Like teachers in many states, North Carolina public school teachers have historically received an automatic 10 percent salary increase by earning a master's degree. Now North Carolina is believed to be the first state in the nation to eliminate the financial reward for earning the master's.
Like teachers in many states, North Carolina public school teachers have historically received an automatic 10 percent salary increase by earning a master's degree. Now North Carolina is believed to be the first state in the nation to eliminate the financial reward for earning the master's.
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
 
Second District congresswoman Renee Ellmers hosted a town hall meeting in Pinehurst Tuesday night. And, of course, we were there with a camera rolling.
Second District congresswoman Renee Ellmers hosted a town hall meeting in Pinehurst Tuesday night. And, of course, we were there with a camera rolling.
 
Gone are the days when journalists reported only the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a story, with opinions confined to the editorial page. All of us have biases and it is impossible for them not to influence everything we do.
Gone are the days when journalists reported only the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a story, with opinions confined to the editorial page. All of us have biases and it is impossible for them not to influence everything we do.
 
Do you know what happens in North Carolina if a government board, agency or commission refuses to obey the state's sunshine laws requiring open meetings and records? Absolutely nothing!
Do you know what happens in North Carolina if a government board, agency or commission refuses to obey the state's sunshine laws requiring open meetings and records? Absolutely nothing!
 
We read that the Mayor of San Diego was able to cut a deal whereby he would resign the office and the city will pick up the tab for any legal fees and financial judgments against him resulting from the numerous suits brought against him for sexual harassment.
We read that the Mayor of San Diego was able to cut a deal whereby he would resign the office and the city will pick up the tab for any legal fees and financial judgments against him resulting from the numerous suits brought against him for sexual harassment.
 
You've heard it from the Left. You've heard it from the press and on TV. It's all over the Internet. The Voter Suppression Act. Disenfranchised voters. One of the nation's most restrictive voter ID laws. Sweeping. Controversial. Restrictive. Fiercely contested. Assault on democracy.
You've heard it from the Left. You've heard it from the press and on TV. It's all over the Internet. The Voter Suppression Act. Disenfranchised voters. One of the nation's most restrictive voter ID laws. Sweeping. Controversial. Restrictive. Fiercely contested. Assault on democracy.
 
A new survey suggests that North Carolina teachers are leery of the implementation of Common Core standards, with nearly two-thirds favoring slowing down or halting the process.
A new survey suggests that North Carolina teachers are leery of the implementation of Common Core standards, with nearly two-thirds favoring slowing down or halting the process.
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD1

 
 
Back to Top