Knightdale Park buildings will have a farm and railroad theme.
Eastern Wake Buzz
Change has become a constant in our world these days. All over the eastern Wake County region the landscape is changing. But one thing remains the same. We still share a strong common interest in what’s happening in our community. The Eastern Wake News blog -- now called the Eastern Wake Buzz -- is the place to go to learn about the changes taking place in our part of the world and to share your thoughts on the news of the day. Regular entries are posted by news staffers Brian High, Aaron Moody, Denise Sherman and Johnny Whitfield. We’d love to share the latest buzz with you. We can’t wait to read your comments and insights.
NCDOT to Battle Bridge Road fans: Please, let us explain
Submitted by BruceSiceloff on 11/04/2010 - 10:28Brandon Jones, who oversees road maintenance and bridge repair in Wake and neighboring counties, wants to explain NCDOT's decision -- unpopular in eastern Wake County -- to close rather than replace a failing bridge over Buffalo Creek on Old Battle Bridge Road (SR 2366).
That's what he'll do this evening (Thursday Nov. 4) in a special public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Hephzibah Baptist Church, 1794 Wendell Blvd. in Wendell. Formal presentations are scheduled at 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.
The road has been closed since June. To get around it, motorists have to use Eagle Rock Road (State Road 1003) and U.S. 64 Business.
Knightdale High tackles Hedda Gabler
Submitted by dsherman on 11/03/2010 - 09:39Knightdale High drama department is up to the challenge of the Henrik Ibsen classic, Hedda Gabler.
Carolina Mudcats announce 2011 schedule
Submitted by dclaybest on 10/31/2010 - 21:20The Carolina Mudcats will open their 2011 season with a five-game homestand at Five County Stadium on Thursday, April 7, vs. the Mobile Bay Bears.
The Mudcats, the Double-A affiliate of the 2010 N.L. Central Division champion Cincinnati Reds, will again play 70 home games at Five County Stadium in 2011. The Mudcats have 11 Friday and Saturday home games scheduled. In addition to the traditional Fourth of July game (Monday, July 4 vs. Jacksonville), Carolina will also host home games on Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29 vs. Birmingham) and Labor Day weekend (Sept. 2-5 vs. Mississippi).
Boys brackets released for Glaxo
Submitted by jmikeblake on 10/21/2010 - 09:45The 2010 boys brackets for December's GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational have changed. Go here for the updated results.
Garner rallies to earn GNRC volleyball finals bid, will meet West Johnston
Submitted by dclaybest on 10/18/2010 - 22:45Garner will meet West Johnston for the Greater Neuse River 4-A Conference volleyball conference tournament championship on Wednesday night in Garner. The Trojans, the GNRC regular-season champs, rallied from two games down tonight to beat Knightdale 23-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 19-17 in the semifinals. West Johnston topped East Wake in the other semifinal battle.
Wednesday night's championship is set for 7 p.m.
Knightdale High School's Leadership Academy off to a good start
Submitted by dsherman on 10/08/2010 - 18:44Knightdale High's Leadership Academy gives freshmen the chance to shine.
Knightdale's Bike Unit promotes safety
Submitted by dsherman on 09/23/2010 - 09:23Knightdale's Bike Unit will participate in Rack and Ride Day sponosored by Triangle Transit and the Knightdale Police Department.
Art gallery opening in Knightdale
Submitted by dsherman on 09/09/2010 - 13:30Art gallery located in workshop where church stained glass windows made
High school photo galleries
Submitted by timstevens on 08/28/2010 - 19:11Check out photographs from Friday night's high school football games.