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Knightdale Public Works Director resigns

Tracy Pedigo says his resignation “was not planned.” Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Stained Glass Associates award

Knightdale company honored for promoting the arts. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Stricter firearm policies unprompted, Knightdale chief says

Starting in Jan. 2011 – a month after an ex-officer failed 23 firearms tests – it became more difficult to become a gun-wielding police officer in Knightdale. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Harassment added to ex-officer’s claim against Knightdale

In a filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Vickie Powers claims that she was the victim of harassment, age, and gender discrimination while Public Safety Officer for the town of Knightdale, according to her attorney. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon man swings and misses charges

Zebulon Police say shovel was used for self defense Published: Dec. 14, 2011 1:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale buildings need renovations; town hires consultant

Town Council has agreed to pay Tony L. Johnson to "provide conceptual scoping and construction budget cost estimates" for potential renovations to the Public Safety Center, community pool bathrooms, Town Hall finance office, and the Town Hall break room. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:53 PM | Full story

Poirier changed town as pro-growth councilman

Describing Knightdale as a bedroom community would have been a high compliment - if not an embellishment - in 1998 when Tim Poirier was elected to town council. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:52 PM | Full story

Knightdale holding hearing on creation of stormwater utility

The town on Monday will hold a public hearing on the potential creation of a stormwater utility in Knightdale. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:47 PM | Full story

Politicians to take questions in Knightdale

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Dec. 1 will host an "Emerging Issues" forum from 7:30 to 9 a.m., where a panel of local politicians will respond to citizens' concerns. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale makes $1 million in 2011

Unexpected jumps in property values, the relocation of sales taxes, and the delayed completion of town projects helped Knightdale earn $1.13 million in fiscal year 2011, up from a mere $14,000 in 2010. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Five minutes with... Myron Kelly

Myron Kelly isn't a native of Knightdale, but he's been here longer than most. After a long career in academia, he's settling in to retirement in a town he's seem grow wildly during four decades. Published: Nov. 20, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale adding trees to McKnight Drive

The commute along McKnight Drive will soon become more scenic. Published: Nov. 20, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Former campaign staffer sues Lee

Christopher Telesca claims he was improperly fired one week after starting to work. Published: Nov. 7, 2011 10:27 AM | Full story

Lee resubmits finance reports

Mayoral candidate Jun Lee, who earlier this month was fined $442 for a campaign finance violation, has amended his finance reports and is awaiting a ruling from the Wake County Board of Elections. Published: Nov. 6, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Academy grads have new appreciation for police

About 20 residents recently graduated from Knightdale's first Citizen Police Academy - where, in classroom and real-life settings, ordinary civilians learned about the daily trials of a police officer. Published: Nov. 6, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Campaigns shaped, funded by outsiders

Little of the nearly $33,000 spent on this year's mayoral race was given by those whom it will most effect. Published: Nov. 6, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Five minutes with... Cheryl Faison

Cheryl Faison has managed to put down roots in two eastern Wake County communities through her involvement in recreation. She sat down recently to talk about her affinity for the region. Published: Oct. 23, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale plants a tree, celebrates a new park

Mayor Russell Killen knows that, for most people, the future park off First Avenue in Old Town marks the opportunity for more ballgames and expanded recreation opportunities. Published: Oct. 12, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale's Town Council hopefuls tout varied agendas

The political agendas of Knightdale's Town Council candidates are as varied as their backgrounds. Published: Oct. 9, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Kiwanis comes to Knightdale

The global volunteer service organization the Kiwanis Club has taken its first step into eastern Wake County. Published: Oct. 5, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Biggest checks to Knightdale mayoral candidates come from outsiders

Not one cent of the $13,000 reported campaign donations to this town's mayoral candidates has come from local residents. Published: Aug. 21, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Rose parade's a dream within reach

Broughton High School may be in Raleigh, but its band features an eastern Wake flavor. Published: Aug. 17, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Killen challenges Lee to debates in Knightdale

Mayor Russell Killen and his opponent, local businessman Jun Lee, are negotiating the times and dates of debates before the November election. Published: Aug. 14, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Freshmen get an early peek at school

Colleges have been doing it for years; now many high schools are offering some type of freshman orientation or freshman camp to help prepare incoming ninth graders for high school. The concept works, administrators say. Published: Aug. 14, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale mulls smoking ban

Councilman Tim Poirier says he wants to spare active residents from harmful second-hand smoke. Published: Aug. 10, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale announces plans to address reports of harassment

Nearly one-third of the people employed by the eastern Wake County town say they've experienced or observed harassment in the workplace, according to surveys conducted in July by an independent research firm. Published: Aug. 7, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale group leads STEM discussion

Students at East Wake Middle and Knightdale High this year will turn their focus to science, technology, engineering and math. Published: Jul. 31, 2011 2:42 AM | Full story

Knightdale's website will get facelift

Knightdale's website is up for a facelift. Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Mingo Creek greenway to be completed early 2013

The two-mile trail in Knightdale will stretch from Hodge Road to Mingo Creek park. Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale farmers now exempt from building codes

The Town Council has exempted farmers from Knightdale's building codes and fees. Published: Jul. 20, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story


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