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Wendell mayor opposes expanded transit

Wendell Mayor Tim Hinnant says his vote at a Wake County Mayors Association meeting in 2012 blocked the group from openly supporting a drafted expanded transit plan for the Triangle.

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Business Briefs: May 19

Eastern Wake County newsmakers
BUSINESS

Times running out for farm programs

Help is available for struggling Wake County farmers.
WENDELL

Wendell paves way for Wal-Mart

At the request of Wal-Mart, Wendell Commissioners on May 13 voted 4-1 to waive open space requirements for any commercial developments with buildings less than 50,000 square feet.
KNIGHTDALE

Knightdale drivers in for shorter tow

Drivers who break down or have an accident now longer have to drive more than 5 miles out of town to retrieve their vehicles.
KNIGHTDALE

Knightdale reviewing rules on secondary dwellings

It may soon become tougher for Knightdale homeowners to erect secondary dwellings such as cottages or garage spaces.
BUSINESS

Jackson hopes to table lottery bill

Rep. Darren Jackson insists his family history had little to do with his decision to introduce the bill earlier this month, or his recent decision to ask committee chairs to table the bill for further research.
KNIGHTDALE

Committee to review Knightdale towing policy

A town committee on Monday will consider constricting the radius under which towing companies are required to have tow yards in order to respond to calls in Knightdale.
KNIGHTDALE

Knightdale to weigh park sponsorships

At a special meeting on May 1, Knightdale town leaders will seek to define what subtle, but effective sponsorship marketing could look like at the forthcoming park on First Avenue.
KNIGHTDALE

Towns aim to preserve park funding

Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposed budget cuts about $12 million, or 44 percent, of the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The fund is divided among state parks, local governments and beach accesses.
WENDELL

Wendell Walmart approval up in the air

Wendell commissioners opted not to act last week on a request by the company to ease development rules.