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Wendell mayor heeding friendsa advice
Wake County's mayors were going to be discussing school-related issues. Wendell mayor Tim Hinnant was planning a meeting before that discussion to get feedback from local principals about the school landscape in eastern Wake County.
Zebulon board stamps approval on tattoo parlor
In less than a month those interested in getting a tattoo won't have to leave town to do so.
Helping small businesses find local vets
Following Friday's "Hiring Our Heroes" event in Fayetteville, we had a small business owner asking what he could do to hire a veteran without spending lots of money on advertising.
Zebulon man charged in string of B&E's in Franklin County
A 22-year-old Zebulon man is behind bars tonight...charged in connection with a string of B&E's. Franklin County Sheriff's officials arrest Tony T. Cole, Thursday evening.
Commissioners on Monday approved a special use permit allowing No Shame Tattoo open a parlor in the upstairs of the property at 106 W. Horton St., owned by Knight Rentals, LLC.
Gospel Fest headed to Clinton this Sunday
The Annual Sweetheart Gospel Fest will be held Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Agri-Exposition Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton.
Five minutes witha Peggy Wilder
Retired teacher Peggy Wilder considers community work a priority. From the Woman's Club to the beautification of downtown, the high-energy Wilder is a blur of activity.
Stricter firearm policies unprompted, Knightdale chief says
The move came one month after the demotion of a former Knightdale Public Safety shift supervisor who the town says failed 23 attempts to qualify even after remedial training sessions.
Rocky Mount man causes stir in Zebulon
A Rocky Mount man who works in Zebulon gained the attention of Zebulon police twice in the same week in late January.
Jenny Privette awarded Zebulon Citizen of the Year
In addition to naming a Citizen of the Year, the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce honored chamber businesses and volunteers.
PAUL R. LAMM A funeral service was held Jan. 31 at Samaria Baptist Church for Paul R. Lamm, 81, of Middlesex, who died Jan.
Eastern Wake mayors didn't sign letter supporting sales tax increase
The 3/4 cent sales tax increase would raise $850 million a year, and the revenue would be dedicated to education, Perdue claims.
Zebulon mayor says town has options on water decision
While the City of Raleigh insists Zebulon finalize plans for paying the cost of the water and sewer merger between the two entities, Zebulon Mayor Bob Matheny and Commissioner Curtis Strickland don't think commissioners' backs are against the wall.
Zebulon Fire Station No. 2 remains on list
Town staffers say the ball could get rolling on a second fire station on the northern end of town as early as the second half of this year.
Zebulon man devoted himself to coaching others
His three sons played baseball, basketball and football, and he was either coaching, cheering or pulling the chains along the football field.
There's space available at the Wendell Farmers Market and they are accepting applications for the spring and summer market season.
Column: Will we care about a primary race?
Four years ago, in a lot where Walgreens now stands on Arendell Avenue in Zebulon, former President Bill Clinton climbed into the back of a vintage pick up truck and started talking to a standing-room only crowd.