Few careers are as noble as that of nurses, especially in an era of uncertain health issues.
The North Carolina Board of Nursing signed off on the expansion of the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Robeson Community College. THUMBS UP: Just when we need them the most, more nurses are on the way. Parents now must decide if keeping children at home is more dangerous than sending them to school.Īgain, the NCDHH states that while “COVID-19 spread can happen in school settings, the risk of viral spread can be greatly reduced in in-person learning settings when multiple prevention strategies - vaccinations, masks, physical distance, ventilation, etc. According to the most recent guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recent studies have found that the rates of infection in children and teens is comparable to, and in some settings higher than, the rates of infection in adults. THUMBS DOWN: North Carolina’s children and their families continue to get mixed messages on vaccination plans. We give a big thumbs up to the FFA as well as other groups doing their part to show pride in their cities and towns. THUMBS UP: Saturday’s Robesonian included a story about the Lumberton FFA and their efforts to help beautify downtown Lumberton. As food producers, perhaps North Carolina’s farmers deserve a little more love from Uncle Sam. Likewise, federal financial assistance for everyday Americans was a welcomed relief, rising gasoline and food prices negated saving. THUMBS DOWN: While local farmers finally got a bit of a break during this year’s booming harvest, rising costs of fuel, transportation and fertilizers bit deep into any expected profit from corn, soybean and cotton. The new cameras are expected to help deputies better fight crime, gather evidence and help provide better transparency. THUMBS UP: The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deserves praise for their newly purchased body cameras. Referring to the actions of some pet owners, Commissioner David Edge said, “You can’t regulate stupidity” Commissioners should continue to work on regulating ownership of dangerous and exotic animals. Locklear said the proposed ordinance “is far from perfect. We need an ordinance that would tightly regulate or even ban the ownership of exoctic animals such as lions, tigers, bears and even monkeys.Īttorney Gary Locklear was spot on when he told commissioners that he “was trying to protect the county from a situation like the one in Wake County in June, in which a highly venomous snake escaped.Īny number of things could be done to ensure owners of exotic pets keep their animals from harming local residents. THUMBS DOWN: Robeson County Commissioners missed an opportunity Monday to help residents feel safe in their communities. Likewise, residents should communicate with their elected officials related to local concerns and issues. Winning candidates should focus on serving the public that elected them. Instead, Election Day should spark a desire to be more involved in our communities.
THUMBS UP: Another Election Day has come and gone, but now is not the time to sit back and wait to see what happens.
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