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Warmth for Wake gives home heating assistance during the coldest months

Mission: Warmth for Wake is a seasonal energy assistance outreach program co-sponsored by Wake County Human Services and the North Carolina Bankers Association. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:51 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

New law would give mayor emergency powers

Commissioners are expected to adopt new rules at a meeting in December. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:47 PM | Full story

Hope for Wendell light show brightens

A new location for the Lake Myra Christmas lights has made the proposed move into Wendell a whole new ballgame. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:47 PM | Full story

Hiss the season to be jolly ...

Six-year-old Rachel Baine maneuvered around her family's artificial Christmas tree to turn the lights off. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 10:46 PM | Full story

Clock ticking on Wendell intersection

Town commissioners have until late 2012 to get a request to a regional transportation group. Published: Dec. 4, 2011 5:47 PM | Full story

Wind sweeps branch onto Arendell Ave. power line

Whoa Nelly! Folks on Arendell Ave. in Zebulon were almost without football on Thanksgiving! Published: Nov. 30, 2011 8:18 AM | Full story

Candy store offers holiday favorites

Old fashioned candy store opens in downtown Wendell. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Sherman's art on display at Zebulon Town Hall

The art of a woman whose name is known by local news junkies in eastern Wake County is now on display at Zebulon Town Hall. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Holiday happenings

Fundraisers Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale, Wendell spend while Zebulon saves on holiday cheer

'Tis the season of giving, they say. And during the month of December, eastern Wake County town governments dig into their pockets to provide local holiday cheer - some more than others. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Board pauses debate to bid 3 members farewell

Differences that have split the Wake County school board were put aside Tuesday, at least temporarily, to honor the three departing board members. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Satisfying two masters proves challenging

Wendell's planning staff will have to walk a tightrope to rezone land in the town's newly-expanded extraterritorial jurisdiction to commissioners' liking while staying on the right side of the law. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Outgoing Republican majority caps Walnut Creek enrollment

tgoldsmith@newsobserver.com Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Operation North Pole checks on naughty and nice

Parks and Recreation staffers say nothing gets a kid in the Christmas spirit like receiving a phone call from the North Pole. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

School board approves JROTC at Knightdale High

Students at Knightdale High soon will be marching to a new tune. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon holiday tour set for Saturday

A handful of area homes make up this year's event. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Wendell planner clears professional standard

When development blooms again in Wendell, the planning department will be more than qualified to handle it. Published: Nov. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Wendell auditor says town managed money well

Books show a savings of $391,000 in the most recent fiscal year. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon grant pursuit hits a snag

Majority of possible sidewalk site falls on county turf Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Five minutes with Big Rick Smith

Rick Smith is a big guy with an even bigger laugh. And he's had a front row seat to watch Zebulon's changing downtown landscape for more than a decade now. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Local area now has more CPAs

Residents pass CPA exam 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

Wendell works to ease transition for property owners

Commissioners are putting out the welcome mat for landowners in Wendell's recently added extraterritorial jurisdiction. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Middleswarth: Farm girl strong

Laurie Middleswarth laughs as she remembers the day she realized she had job security at the East Wake Fitness Center in Zebulon where she performs routine gym maintenance. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Wendell board sets out 'Chickens welcome' sign

Commissioners finally approved Monday Wendell residents' right to raise chickens in town. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Cold second quarter leads to Knightdale defeat

Much like the girls game that ended minutes before, the Knightdale boys chipped at Enloe's lead but couldn't catch up with the Eagles in Monday's season opener. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

News Briefs

A major private prison operator that has faced lawsuits concerninginmate and employee treatment in other states is negotiating with North Carolina officials to run the state's mental health treatment for people accused of serious crimes. Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | 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

Holiday happenings

Fundraisers Published: Nov. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

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