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Editorial: Don’t reinvent economic development wheel

Wendell leaders have precedents to follow, if they will. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Avoiding the appearance of conflict

Knightdale has issued new rules to avoid conflicts with personnel issues. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wendell needs a few extra dollars in the budget

A one-cent tax increase would cost less than $15 for an average homeowner. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Letter: Easter Wake roads can’t handle heavier traffic

Shotwell Landfill wants to increase construction and demolition debris to 1100 tons/day. Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Malone’s vote was correct

Wake school board member Chris Malone broke with his GOP colleagues to support the school superintendent’s budget proposal. Published: May. 12, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Knightdale council rights a wrong

With a vote Monday night, Knightdale’s town council reversed a staff decision that didn’t make sense. Published: May. 12, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Column: Saturday was a remarkable day in Wendell

With everyone seeming to coordinate their activities, there was something taking place that could appeal to everyone. Published: May. 12, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Once temporary, now permanent

Why it took town leaders as long as it did, we’re not sure, but they made a sound choice in hiring Teresa Piner as the town’s manager. Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: A slow, muddling process

Tackling a multi-faceted challenge leaves plenty of room for indecision. Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Column: Serve others if you have a chance

When the chance comes along to help other people, you should grab it with gusto. Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Guest column: Time to support expanding transit

Express Bus Service makes it easy to get around. Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Letter: Amendment One is bad

Law would write discrimination into state constitution. Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Column: Vote your conscience at the voting booth

There’s a whole lot of politicking going on in the debate over Amendment One. Published: Apr. 30, 2012 10:45 AM | Full story

Editorial: Wendell library set to reopen

After several months with the doors shuttered for renovations, Wendell residents will soon have their precious library back. Published: Apr. 30, 2012 10:46 AM | Full story

Editorial: Relaying an important message

Relay for Life is only a weekend-long event. But the need to support cancer care and research is a 365-day battle. Published: Apr. 30, 2012 10:49 AM | Full story

Column: Cancer couldn’t separate Wendell couple

His wife was dying, but Kenny Pridgen wasn’t about to leave her side. Published: Apr. 21, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: EWA needs to clean up its mess

Eastern Wake County’s only charter school has to heal a major black eye. Published: Apr. 21, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Battling invincibility

Teenagers are indestructible. They know it. Until they see one of their own taken from them. Published: Apr. 21, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: An unfortunate departure in Knightdale

Public Safety Director Shawn Brown’s “mutually agreed-upon” resignation didn’t come as a surprise, but it’s a loss for Knightdale. Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Letter: There are reasons for smoking fine

Zebulon BP’s $3,200 fine could have been smaller, if the company had appealed sooner. Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Column: East Wake school honors maximum effort

It’s all too easy to stay focused on the task at hand, when we ought to take a moment to recognize the good work around us. Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Sign up for some signs

Wendell commissioners seem to have no clear direction on how to build an effective signage program, but some N.C. State University students may help. Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Column: Controlling the message from town hall

In the wake of a string of bad publicity, the town of Knightdale has adopted an informal policy that restricts the flow of information to the public. Published: Apr. 7, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Guest column: Rail system is wasteful

Rail system is waste of money. Published: Apr. 7, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Silence speaks volumes

Knightdale council member Terry Gleason has an obligation to his constituents to make better decisions. Published: Apr. 7, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Letter: Senior citizens pay too much income tax

Senior citizens need lower taxes. Published: Apr. 7, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Column: A hunt of epic proportions

Easter egg hunting is not for the faint of heart, but it can be more entertaining than you think. Published: Mar. 31, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: First glimpse of big brother

Raleigh has now exercised its position as neighborhood bully. Get ready for more. Published: Mar. 31, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Editorial: Fussing over a minor irritant

Wake County commissioners’ endorsement of a photo ID voting requirement shouldn’t be a big concern. Published: Mar. 31, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Letter: Poverty hurts schools

Keep poverty numbers low in county schools. Published: Mar. 31, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story


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