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• May 16, 2008

  • Get the water flowing

    The Greensboro-High Point plan to build a pump station flops, but the task remains to deliver drinking water from Randleman Lake by late 2010. Continue

  • Adults must act responsibly and protect young ATV riders

    Three years ago, the General Assembly tightened laws restricting the use of off-road all-terrain vehicles to better protect kids. Legislation, however, doesn’t trump adult responsibility. Continue

• May 15, 2008

  • The governor's budget

    Gov. Easley’s $21.5 billion budget is too pie-in-the-sky. Troubled economic times call for a meat-and-potatoes budget — and for funding transportation. Continue

  • It's time to drop file inquiry

    Pursuing baseless allegations that Greensboro police officers intentionally destroyed evidence related to the 1979 Klan-Nazi shootings would be both futile and pointless. Continue

• May 14, 2008

  • In a state of confusion

    Whether North Carolina can or should offer higher education to illegal immigrants creates uncertainty. The legislature should find an answer. Continue

  • Get on board protest petitions

    Legislative short sessions are supposed to be short on business. Yet that doesn’t mean the N.C. General Assembly can’t tackle a thing or two. Continue

• May 13, 2008

  • More kids in less space

    A Court of Appeals ruling says school boards can assign students to attend year-round, which is one way to make the most of every classroom. Continue

  • Professor Cosby's class

    Bill Cosby settled comfortably into an easy chair at the Koury Center Friday night and spun a thread of funny tales about the foibles of growing up. Continue

• May 12, 2008

  • Short Stack: Food for thought, quick and over easy

    Right chemistry in Chapel Hill Holden Thorp is a native North Carolinian, UNC-Chapel Hill grad, brilliant scientist, award-winning teacher, talented administrator,... Continue

• May 11, 2008

  • Editorial: Facts on foreclosure

    Local foreclosure rates are troubling, but many parts of the nation are in worse shape than the Triad. We can act to reduce this unsettling trend. Continue

• May 10, 2008

  • Taking stock of testing

    A state blue ribbon commission recommends overhauling testing in public schools. Eliminating some tests and replacing others looks like a good move. Continue

  • The sound and the fury

    Wicked storms painted local radar screens in angry hues of red and yellow as they made their way on Thursday night into the Triad. Continue

• May 9, 2008

  • RF Micro must adjust to changing markets

    While the latest round of layoffs is unsettling, there’s every indication that the home-grown company will maintain its substantial local commitment. Continue

  • Keep listening, City Council, no matter what speakers say

    For Greensboro City Council members, listening to what people say is part of the job. No matter what they say. Continue

• May 8, 2008

  • Good timing, good will

    Widely believed to be doomed from the start, a massive bond package passes muster with voters and will build new schools and renovate others. Continue

  • Obama's success might boost all North Carolina Democrats

    A News & Record editorialBarack Obama had good reason Tuesday to say, "Thank you, North Carolina. Continue

• May 7, 2008

  • Obama wins early

    Barack Obama and Kay Hagan notched key primary victories while Guilford County voters surprised with their favorable bond votes. Continue

• May 6, 2008

  • Today’s endorsements

    The North Carolina primary finally arrives. Voters eager to cast ballots for the presidential candidates shouldn’t overlook all their other choices. Continue

• May 5, 2008

  • Short Stack: Food for thought, quick and over easy

    Here today, gone tomorrow With Hillary, Bill, Chelsea and Barack bopping along Tobacco Road as if they were born here, seems we’re the center of the political... Continue

• May 4, 2008

  • McCrory and Moore for new leadership

    North Carolina needs a forceful leader who can rally bipartisan support for the greater good. Richard Moore and Pat McCrory have that ability. Continue

• May 3, 2008

  • Tracking sex offenders

    Judges find fault with a tough monitoring law that might be too sweeping in its application. But all reasonable means should be used to protect people. Continue

  • Miller in 13th Congressional District

    A News & Record editorial Continue