Wake County Police Agencies Team Up for Traffic Safety

Wake County Police Agencies Team Up for Traffic Safety

Wake County law enforcement agencies are pooling their resources to create a Wake County Traffic Safety Task Force. The task force will comprise representatives from the majority of the law enforcement agencies in the county.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in Police | No comment
Town buys Avery Street property to use in North Garner plan

Town buys Avery Street property to use in North Garner plan

The Town of Garner approved acquisition of a parcel of land in North Garner earlier today from Habitat of Humanity of Wake County. The Town plans to buy and hold the parcel for future use as part of the North Garner Plan.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment
Ralph’s retirement ramblings: A retiree’s year in review

Ralph’s retirement ramblings: A retiree’s year in review

A year in review: from saving money to moving from another state; from home improvements to being home 24/7.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in Opinion | No comment
Downtown march in response to Carlyle’s death

Downtown march in response to Carlyle’s death

The Wake County Domestic Violence Task Force is holding a silent march in downtown Raleigh Tuesday evening in response to the first domestic violence-related homicide of 2009 in Wake County.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment
WRAL stands by initial report of sobriety

WRAL stands by initial report of sobriety

The autopsy findings for Mayela Orduna clarify misleading reports from two prominent Triangle news organizations that originally published stories with headlines stating the teen was sober.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in City, Police | No comment
Medical Examiner: Teen Highly Intoxicated When She Left Moving Car

Medical Examiner: Teen Highly Intoxicated When She Left Moving Car

The young woman who died after being found on the side of Aversboro Road last month was heavily intoxicated with alcohol when she left the vehicle she was riding in, according to an autopsy report recently released by the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in City, Police | No comment
Leaders in Faith: Needs Expressed, Needs Met

Leaders in Faith: Needs Expressed, Needs Met

I spend a great deal of time in reflection. Aside from my journaling and scribing habits, I write a weekly prayer letter to folks who have committed to pray for our church.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Police Briefs: March 17 through March 22

Police Briefs: March 17 through March 22

A Target employee is arrested for embezzlement, and a man is charged with concealing an unconventional weapon.

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in Police | No comment
Pet of the Week: Smokey

Pet of the Week: Smokey

“I am a 5-and-a-half-month-old male – neutered, of course – who is looking for an active home.”

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Pets | No comment
Your Letters: Reckless Spending Jeopardizes Country

Your Letters: Reckless Spending Jeopardizes Country

“If China will loan us the money we need to fund Obama’s programs, our grandchildren will be living under an impossible burden. We will never be able to repay these loans.”

Published March 30, 2009 | Posted in Opinion | No comment