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Funding uncertain for phase two of Knightdale park

Town Council remains undecided on whether it wants to pin its hopes of funding phase two of the forthcoming park on a bond referendum. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake District Court judge resigns

Judge Kristin Ruth was the subject of a State Bureau of Investigation probe into how DWI cases were handled. 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

Knightdale poised to endorse transit tax referendum

Town Councilors here aren’t crazy about a drafted mass transit plan for the Triangle, but they’re willing to endorse a tax referendum on the November ballot to let voters decide if it’s right for them. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Advocate Toshiba Rice joins eastern Wake’s cries for school improvements

Desperate to reverse education trends in eastern Wake County – high suspension rates, lower-than-average graduation rates, and rising transfer rates – advocate Toshiba Rice called on parents and school officials last week to organize a push toward change. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake Public School transfer request due June 1

Wake parents have until June 1 to requests transfers. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake students injured on school bus in Knightdale

Fourteen Wendell Middle School students treated for possible burns after a busted hose spewed steam inside their bus this afternoon. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Chalks to stay put in Knightdale

Despite calls for reform from experts in ethical government, Town Councilman Mike Chalk and his son, Jay Chalk, will continue working for Knightdale their current capacities. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Zebulon man stabbed after confrontation

Calvin Hicks, 25, was at his home at 2308 Finch Ridge Drive on May 17 when a man stopped by the residence and assaulted him with a knife, according to a statement released by the Wake County Sheriff’s Office last week. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Business Briefs: May 20

Email information about business happenings to jwhitfield@newsobserver.com. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

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

Crime reports: May 23

Knightdale arrests Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale firefighters back at work

Two of three Knightdale firefighters are back at work after being dismissed in February because of a policy that prohibits more than one family member from working with the town. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Zebulon man stabbed in altercation

A Zebulon man was stabbed on Wednesday after entering a house here in search of his ex-girlfriend, according to local police. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Zebulon: Solar farms welcome

Zebulon officials are opening their arms to solar farms in hopes that new businesses will come running. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale joins fight against ETJ legislation

Knightdale and other Wake County towns oppose legislation that they say would limit the ability of NC municipalities to expand their extraterritorial jurisdiction (or ETJ). Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wendell police have a new home

AFter months of searching for additional office space to relieve cramped conditions at town hall, Wendell officials have struck a deal with the Helping Hand Mission. 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

Knightdale resident will walk 25 miles for fallen officers

K’dale resident walking to raise funds for fallen police officers. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wendell board approves Fourth Street low-income apartments

Wendell approves housing development for Fourth Street. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake’s mental health care changes leave workers in limbo

About 200 Wake County employees have found their jobs are in limbo pending a proposed restructuring of county services by the UNC Health Care System. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Prickett responds to Malone’s budget vote backers

A dispute between school board members Deborah Prickett and Chris Malone took a new turn last week when Prickett contacted some of Malone’s constituents. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Zebulon likely to increase property tax

Zebulon commissioners are narrowing down budget options revolving around how much to raise property taxes and what capital projects to keep on the list for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale aims to improve harassment response

Town Council recently adopted a new grievance procedure. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale denies existence of personnel conflict

Jay Chalk, son of Town Councilman Mike Chalk, works fulltime as Knightdale’s Athletics Supervisor. 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

Eclectic Intellectual taking a rest

Zebulon business owner Sana Hussain closed her downtown coffee shop while dealing with health issues and accepting a full-time job in the mean time, but ultimately wants to see her business reopen. 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

Wake superintendent: Strong home sales show student assignment plan not hurting housing market

Tony Tata says increases in Wake County home sales for the first quarter disprove the idea that the choice-based school plan is scaring buyers away. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

U.S. 64 bridge contract will costs $2.3 million

$2.3 million contract awarded for bridge preservation work on I-440 and U.S. 64 in Wake County. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story


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