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East Wake students celebrate achievements

Academic pep rally recognizes the academic successes and gives students a chance to see administrators in a whole new light. Published: Jan. 4, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Track championship, Friedman wedding headline Knightdale in 2011

Knightdale will never be confused with Hollywood. But it’s two biggest stories of the year – featuring championship trophies and “fairy-tale” endings – sure felt like tales out of tinseltown. Published: Jan. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Chamber wants names for Citizen of the Year Award

Zebulon chamber looks for the citizen of the year. Published: Jan. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Community effort spreads holiday spirit in Zebulon

Shop with a Cop funds Christmas shopping for 13 children Published: Jan. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Town of Zebulon closes the book on 2011

Locals witnessed a variety of occurrences in 2011 year Published: Jan. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon chamber leader big on art

Kim Valentine’s interest is visible in eastern Wake County Published: Jan. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell’s biggest stories of 2011

For the Town of Wendell, 2012 starts off just like 2011: With a search for a new town manager. Published: Jan. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

New Year’s alter service schedules

No changes made to Waste Industries pickup Published: Dec. 28, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Public can speak at zoning meeting

Wendell board wants land owners’ zoning input. Published: Dec. 28, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Shelter suspends euthansia policy

The Wake County Animal Shelter suspended its practice last month of automatically euthanizing dogs with upper respiratory infections, but it’s too soon to say if that policy will be permanent. Published: Dec. 28, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Expert speaks on need for CPR training

Kenneth Jarmon, owner of CPR Plus, spoke to a Chamber of Commerce group last week and will host a free class in February. Published: Dec. 28, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Former Lockhart principal to lead Pender schools

Terri Cobb, chief of staff of the Wake County Public School System and a former Principal of Lockhart Elementary in Knightdale, has been named the new superintendent of Pender County Schools. Published: Dec. 28, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Christmas, New Year’s alter service schedules

No changes made to Waste Industries pickup Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon resident turns 100

Daughters says lively attitude has led to good health over the years Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Candlelight home tour generates buzz among visitors

Wendell tour brings the formal holiday season to a festive close. Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

4-H team works to strengthen families

4-H strengthens families. Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale staff praised for helping paralyzed bride

The Raleigh-Wake County Home Builders Association on Dec. 9 presented Knightdale with its “Outstanding Public Staff” award. Published: Dec. 18, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Outgoing Wendell officials bid farewell

The three elected leaders at the center of most of the stormy weather in Wendell politics over the last two years go out together. Published: Dec. 18, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale honors Poirier, welcomes Tripp

A crowd of about 100 Knightdale residents and town officials bid farewell to one 12-year councilman last week while welcoming a new face to take his place. Published: Dec. 11, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell merchants teaming up for the holidays

The cooperative effort between merchants, the chamber of commerce and the town has organizers praising the newfound unity. Published: Dec. 11, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Malone gives school board update in Zebulon

Zebulon commissioners speak out on education Published: Dec. 11, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Politicians harp on importance of education and job growth

NC Sen. Dan Blue, NC Rep. Darren Jackson, County Commissioners’ Chairman Paul Coble, District 1 School Board rep. Chris Malone, and Knightdale Mayor Russell Killen on Dec. 1 each spoke on current issues facing their respective governments. Published: Dec. 7, 2011 10:34 AM | Full story

Zebulon Middle School students learn conservative craft

Charlotte artists discovered plastic media in a pinch Published: Dec. 7, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Groups oppose single-sex academies in Wake schools

A coalition of advocacy groups wants the Wake County school system to halt plans to open a pair of single-sex leadership academies next year. Published: Dec. 7, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

KS Bank needs for food for the hungry

"Kindness Shines Brightly" at KS Bank. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:57 PM | Full story

News Briefs

The state Senate last week rewrote the Racial Justice Act, a 2-year-old law that allowed death-row inmates to use statistical evidence of racial bias to challenge their sentences. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:56 PM | Full story

Zebulon Mayor's wish remains ungranted

Matheny has long wanted a walking trail connecting park and stadium Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:54 PM | 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

Zebulon decoration effort visible

Downtown businesses are dressed with Christmas charm 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

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