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Editorial: Greenway a deal for Knightdale

Residents of Planter's Walk are barking up the wrong tree when they try to convince Knightdale town council members that the town should not go forward with a planned greenway project that would connect the tiny Knightdale greenway system with the much larger Raleigh system. Published: Sep. 1, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Laboring on Labor Day

Summer's last gasp is upon us. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer season. School and a steady flow of work loom on the horizon for most of us. Published: Sep. 1, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Opening recalls classrooms of old

Our children joined thousands of others across Wake County last week in tromping off to school for the first time this school year. Published: Sep. 1, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Rakestraw's fears already realized

Did Rita Rakestraw really write "these schools will end up with less qualified, inexperienced or burned out teachers, gangs, drugs, no PTA and little or no discipline" as if this is not the current state of affairs? Pray tell, where has Rakestraw been? Published: Sep. 1, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: A partnership model we like

A handful of Knightdale High School students will be able to take an AP Government course this year, thanks to a county-brokered partnership between Knightdale and Green Hope High School. Published: Aug. 25, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Let's all pitch in

Starting next month, Habitat for Humanity will become a near-constant presence in Zebulon... at least for a few months. The non-profit home-building agency has plans to erect four new homes in the Braemar neighborhood near Water Plant Road. Published: Aug. 25, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Two churches, one thing in common

Two stories appear in this week's paper that, while they tell something of the same story, they are stark in their contrasts. St. Published: Aug. 25, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Liked online column

I just wanted to say I loved what Wanda Ramm wrote in her Route 64 column. Published: Aug. 25, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: A different perspective

Wendell's police department writes the winning ticket with Camp Choices Published: Aug. 18, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Take care in school zones

Students will soon be back in class Published: Aug. 18, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Minor leagues are a major winner

A minor league ball game offers more fun for the buck Published: Aug. 18, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Cartoon not acceptable

Reference the cartoon appearing on page 4A of your Aug. 8, 2010 paper. You omitted two points from your obviously proud contribution. Published: Aug. 18, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: A good idea to reconsider

We applaud the thoughts behind a discussion by Wendell town commissioners last week to reconsider the town board's committee structure. Published: Aug. 11, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Are we really doing better?

It was nice to learn last week that students statewide are showing improvement in their academic achievement. Published: Aug. 11, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Back to school sweet for some, not all

Like most every parent of a teenager with a Facebook page, I snoop. Thankfully, I don't have to do that too much, because a lot of my children's friends have "friended" me on the social networking site. Published: Aug. 11, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Open, open, open

We've not made too much fuss about the fact that Wendell commissioners seem to be having discussions about the vacant town manager position behind closed doors. This is a group, to be honest, that would rather do its business out of the public spotlight. Published: Aug. 4, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Making the right decision

Zebulon's planning board hemmed and hawed at great length last Monday night before they ultimately came to the right conclusion. Published: Aug. 4, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Economic activity picks up ... finally!

According to a memo last week from Wendell's Interim Town Manager Teresa Piner, the town is receiving calls about the Wendell Falls subdivision from people who may be interested in purchasing the property. Published: Aug. 4, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Volunteers make clinic a success

Clyde's Chapel Baptist Church near Wendell is grateful to Dr. Merlin Young of Wendell for volunteering his services at our free dental clinic on July 24. Published: Aug. 4, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Diversity a must for plan to work

The main focus of Chris Malone, our eastern Wake County school board member, has been getting rid of our socio-economic diversity plan. Published: Aug. 4, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Protesting for the cameras

The list of those arrested at last week's Wake County school board meeting was unimpressive to say the least. Published: Jul. 28, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Fewer meetings a bad move

While the Wake school board has plenty to dread with each new meeting, they are taking yet another political misstep if they choose to cut in half the opportunity for people to address them in public forums like the board meetings. Published: Jul. 28, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Summertime is the season of breaks

It's always good to get a little break. Published: Jul. 28, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Thanks for library coverage

I enjoyed those articles on the Wendell library. Your column reminded me of the thrill of bringing home a new shiny book from the library. I don't miss thumbing through the physical 'card catalog' system though for that 6th grade research report! Published: Jul. 28, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Follow proper procedure

The task of creating land use regulations has become so cumbersome in the town of Wendell that even commissioners are struggling to understand exactly what they are considering. Published: Jul. 21, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Editorial: Lock up your stuff, or lose it

Recent reports from Wendell and Knightdale remind us of the importance of locking our vehicles and keeping valuables out of sight. Published: Jul. 21, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Column: Enjoying your time at the library

On Thursday night, I took in the 60th anniversary celebration at the Wendell Public Library. Published: Jul. 21, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Resident says Richardson Road needs completion

Work on roadway stopped when Wendell Falls slipped into foreclosure. Published: Jul. 21, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: A board meeting worth watching

As a concerned citizen I urge all Wendell citizens to view video of the town board meeting of July 12. It can be viewed on channel 22 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday or Saturday or on the Internet at www.ewtv.org by clicking on Wendell Town Board meeting. Published: Jul. 21, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Volunteers make events successful

I would like to express my appreciation to a number of people, for their help with two recent events with the Wendell Historical Society. Published: Jul. 21, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story


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