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Corinth Holders High School students raise funds for wetland conservation

Students in the Ducks Unlimited Club at Corinth Holders High School conserved 350 acres of wetland last year. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Soccer send-off

For 13-year-old Taylor VanDyke, watching a soccer game from the sidelines is a bit torturous – she would much rather be playing. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

East Wake Relay gathers more with less

In what was expected to be a down year, East Wake Relay for Life organizers gathered recently to celebrate a better ending than expected. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Love of son, golf led to charity event

The Sixth Annual ‘Hit it Far for Kirby’ Golf Classic, the brainchild of Clayton parents with an autistic boy, benefits local autism research and education and will be held June 15 at River Ridge Golf Club in Garner. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Five Minutes With … Barnanne Creech

Five Minutes With … Barnanne Creech Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

K’dale, Zebulon and Wendell government closed for the holiday

Trash collection delayed, libraries close for the holiday. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Five Minutes With …Eileen Lowery

Five Minutes With …Eileen Lowery Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wendell historic landmark receives plaque

A marker to stand outside the Bunn House on Main Street in Wendell completes its historic landmark designation. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wendell native to lead NC State marching band

Emily Sanderson, a graduate of East Wake High, was voted drum major of the “The Power Sound of the South.” Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Isom Holman, one of Wake’s oldest and last black farmers, dies at 92

Isom Holman’s life was one of long days in the fields, but hard work was what he loved and what made him thrive. Published: May. 8, 2012 8:56 PM | Full story

Benefit to offset medical expenses for Zebulon couple

A womanless beauty pageant is slated for this Saturday, May 12, at the Norris Creek Outdoor Entertainment Complex. Published: May. 8, 2012 8:55 PM | Full story

Wakelon classmates celebrate 55th year reunion

The class of 1957 met amidst a weekend of Wakelon School reunion events. Published: May. 8, 2012 8:50 PM | Full story

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry sparks interest

A pair of Ohio ministers paid eastern Wake County a visit to check out a growing effort. Published: May. 8, 2012 8:48 PM | Full story

Five minutes with …Bobby Fitts

Five minutes with … Bobby Fitts Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Five Minutes With …Andy Gay

Local attorney Andy Gay, a Zebulon native, developed his love of Scouts from his mother and shared that love with his own children. Published: Apr. 30, 2012 10:50 AM | Full story

They came, they saw, they reunited

The Wakelon School reunion drew friends who consider each other family. Published: Apr. 30, 2012 10:41 AM | Full story

Zebulon’s Festival on the Lawn set for Saturday

Local businesses and organizations team with the town to provide a community event for all ages. Published: Apr. 24, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale’s Avery graduates basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Lauren E. Avery recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Published: Apr. 24, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Stage set for 2012 East Wake Relay for Life

The annual event is slated for this Friday, April 27, at 5 p.m. Published: Apr. 24, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Zebulon Rotary auction supports local youth

More than 130 items sold through live and silent auction Published: Apr. 17, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

May 1 is last day voters can request absentee ballots for Primary election

Primary Election Day is May 8; voters have until May 1 to request absentee ballots. Published: Apr. 17, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Anti-litter contest winners get $250 prize

North Carolina Big Sweep just launched a statewide video contest. Published: Apr. 17, 2012 11:31 AM | Full story

Johnston, Harnett and Wake kids attend boot camp.

Phenomenal Women of Purpose, Inc., volunteers hosts boot camp for area youths. Published: Apr. 17, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Five Minutes With … Jonathan Waszak

Five Minutes With … Jonathan Waszak Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale’s spring carnival sets fundraising record

Powers donates more than $20,000 to go toward Special Olympics Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Volunteer time teaches Raleigh kids about hunger

Trussed up in aprons, hair nets and latex gloves, Andie McBride and Sydney Foresta spent a busy Saturday afternoon in February bagging twisty radiatore pasta noodles. Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

East Wake Relay dinner speaker knows about survival

Cancer survivor Shannon Speller to speak at April 19 Survivor Dinner Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale to host MS fundraiser

Bring a towel, you’ll need it for this unusual race. Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Community Helpers needs money, truck

This Knightdale nonprofit seeks monetary donations for food and a truck to transport large quantities. Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Notables: April 11

Please send listings for notables to spowell@newsobserver.com Published: Apr. 10, 2012 7:37 PM | Full story


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