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As more than 300 newspapers across the country write editorials in defense of freedom of the press today, we celebrate the fact we cover the news in relative freedom, an atmosphere of cooperation and one where we don't feel we'll be banned from events because of our questions.
Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday erred when it turned down a rezoning request which could have possibly given the owner of Crestview Cemetery the opportunity to expand her business.
There are two stories in the aftermath of a tragic crash on Interstate 95 last week which to us demonstrate compassion and pathos when the unthinkable happens.