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  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:03 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:03:09 GMT
    ­ "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Let the games begin. Recently, county leaders told Charlotte-Mecklenburg
    Recently, county leaders told Charlotte-Mecklenburg school leaders they will have to compete with Central Piedmont Community College for the same limited dollars to help pay for growth. Both want hundreds of millions of dollars to expand. The county has outlined the rules of the game and, of course, CMS has an issue with them. And we do as well.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-05-08 10:00:09 GMT
    ­ "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Let's stop it. The recent hoaxes that took place at Hough High are ridiculous. We
    Let's stop it. The recent hoaxes that took place at Hough High are ridiculous. We hope by now the students responsible realize IT WASN'T FUNNY. Now all of you have records.

  • Saturday, May 4 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-05-04 10:00:08 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. The state of North Carolina has had its fair share of famous public figures,
    The state of North Carolina has had its fair share of famous public figures, entertainers, and athletes. But perhaps none is better-known throughout the world than William Franklin Graham, Jr.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:27:04 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Like most Americans, we were deeply troubled by the horrific tragedy at this
    Like most Americans, we were deeply troubled by the horrific tragedy at this year's Boston Marathon. You've heard the numbers – three dead, more than 260 injured. It's just heartbreaking.

  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-04-17 10:00:03 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Following December's horrific massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, there's been
    Following December's horrific massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, there's been a lot of talk on how to prevent future such tragedies at schools across the nation.... Everything from gun bans to arming teachers and building fences around school grounds.  Well, we're glad to see that North Carolina may soon be putting some of that talk into action. House Bill 452, or the "2013 School Safety Act," allocates $34 million dollars to increasing

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-04-10 10:00:03 GMT
    ­ "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. If you've spent time in a hospital, you probably remember your shock when
    If you've spent time in a hospital, you probably remember your shock when you took a look at all the charges. But now, two lawmakers in North Carolina are trying to make sure patients know upfront what they'll be paying BEFORE they go in for treatment.

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-04-03 10:00:08 GMT
    ­ "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Monroe's City Council recently authorized its Police Department to buy
    Monroe's City Council recently authorized its Police Department to buy a "mini-drone." This unmanned aircraft, they said, would be used to help track fleeing suspects or otherwise assist police investigations. After further review, they've now decided to cancel that purchase. We agree with their decision. But the very idea of a mini-drone does raise some questions.

  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-03-27 10:00:09 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. We're a week or so into Spring now – a time of warmer temperatures,
    We're a week or so into Spring now – a time of warmer temperatures, blossoming flowers, and personal renewal. We breathe a sigh of relief that the chill of winter and the gloom of short, cloudy days have given way to outdoor activities and hope for the future. This is also the week that many of us celebrate the Jewish Passover and Easter for Christians.

  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-03-20 10:00:09 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Duke Energy is yet again approaching the Utilities Commission seeking approval
    Duke Energy is yet again approaching the Utilities Commission seeking approval of a nearly 10% rate increase for its North Carolina customers. It would be the third rate hike since 2009.

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-03-13 10:00:09 GMT
    ­ "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Year-round schools. They're often debated among parents and educators. Could
    Year-round schools.  They're often debated among parents and educators. Could they make a difference in academic achievement? Well, we're about to find out, thanks to "Project L.I.F.T."

  • Wednesday, March 6 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-03-06 11:00:09 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. October 26, 1993 -- fireworks lit up the night sky over uptown. Charlotte
    The Panthers want to make upgrades to their stadium they say are needed for a greater fan experience. The question is, who should pay for those improvements?

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-02-27 11:00:09 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Once again, the century-old Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
    Once again, the century-old Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament...better known as the C-I-Double A...is in town. And that never gets old for us. We like what the conference stands for...Good sports, but more importantly, good academics.

  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-02-20 11:00:08 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. Nick: Our recent editorial on unemployment reform touched a number of viewers
    Our recent editorial on unemployment reform touched a number of viewers deeply and personally.

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-02-13 11:00:08 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. "Every Child...Every Day...for a Better Tomorrow." That's the theme new
    "Every Child...Every Day...for a Better Tomorrow." That's the theme new Charlotte-Mecklenburg school superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison is using. Morrison has been in charge at CMS for more than six months. Here's our mid-term report card on his progress towards living up to that theme.

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-02-06 11:00:04 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. In a recent interview, best-selling author and leadership coach, Dr. Henry
    We are raising a generation of narcissists. Strong language and a tough pill to swallow.

  • Friday, February 1 2013 11:00 AM EST2013-02-01 16:00:16 GMT
    "Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette. "It's time to get back to work." If that wasn't Governor Pat McCrory's campaign
    "It's time to get back to work." If that wasn't Governor Pat McCrory's campaign theme, it certainly should have been. Repairing North Carolina's economy is one of the Governor's top priorities. And one place that he and state legislators are looking at is unemployment benefits. We think they're right to do so.