Most support dog park proposal
But some residents at a meeting oppose the park, citing concerns opponents have used in previous cases.
Cooling sound still a hot issue
The most notorious air conditioning unit in North Raleigh was back in the spotlight this week, as Fara and Cliff Zimmerman continued their crusade to silence a machine whose low-pitched rumble is driving them batty.
Nursing home packs activities into week
For many, National Nursing Home Week may be just another of those citations in fine print on a calendar to which they pay little attention.
Loving leadership cited in award
When Vivian Harper steps into a classroom at Root Elementary School, she commands the attention of the energetic, wide-eyed third-graders.
Rants and raves
I have a problem that is driving me crazy!! I live past Durant Road, so EVERY, and I do mean EVERY day on my way home there is a straight lane in front of the water treatment plant and there is a turn lane.
What's up with that?
I've been wondering what is going on with the apartment complex on North Hills Drive. I read in the N&O when it was purchased by a Florida firm about a year ago for almost $15 million. They had plans to remodel and convert to condos.
County's rural past is fading
A tangible reminder of Wake County's rural recent past are the increasing number of volunteer fire stations embedded in suburbia.
Worth noting
Capital Pride, the honors vocal ensemble of Leesville Road High was named the winner of the Triangle Youth Chorus Trophy for 2008. The group, directed by Diane Covington, is an auditioned choir of 42 juniors and seniors.
Bits and pieces
The Wake County Democratic Party is holding a "Meet & Greet" for North Raleigh Candidates 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday at Baileywick Park, 9501 Baileywick Road. The event is free and the public is invited.
Meeting is moved forward
The Rolesville Planning Board meets 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Town Meeting Hall at 101 North Main Street. Note that this is not the usual meeting date for the board; the meeting was moved forward a week due to the Memorial Day holiday.
North planning district packed with people
Community Snapshot:How well do you know the community where you live? Not well enough?
Bulletin Board
Handsome Floyd's-Modern Barbershop will host a Hair-cut-a-thon Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the JCC (Jewish Community Center) Maccabi Games and Artsfest delegations.
Police Report
Police are investigating several thefts from a Clayette Court home. All together, thieves made off with more than $170,000 worth of possessions including an $80,000 Mercedes Benz that was recovered later by police.
Community Scrapbook
No, these boys are not practicing for the circus. Plate spinning is part of the juggling unit taught last month by gym teacher Michael Robel at Hilburn Drive Elementary School.
Community Scrapbook
For Katie Williams and her mother, Hallie Lindsey, Hillary Clinton's visit to Wake Forest on May 3 was personal as well as political. The meeting took connections and a little luck.
