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Fires fuel new laws and fees in Morrisville

Changes to the town's fire code ordinance and fees will disallow the use of pine straw as mulch within 10 feet of apartments, townhomes or condominiums, but not single-family homes. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

For Stohlmans, politics is a family affair

Mark Stohlman has Google to thank for helping him bring to light a shocking family secret. Published: Nov. 1, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Traffic drives Morrisville forum

The truth about Morrisville's monumental traffic problems can't be escaped, current and aspiring council members say. Published: Oct. 28, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Morrisville candidates to face off in forum

The nine candidates vying for four seats on the Town Council will square off Thursday during a candidate forum sponsored by the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. Published: Oct. 21, 2009 2:58 AM | Full story

PAC backs candidates

Another slow growth group is trying to weigh in on western Wake County politics. Published: Oct. 7, 2009 2:22 AM | Full story

Bus drivers charged in Morrisville crash

Two Wake County school bus drivers have been charged for their roles in a rear-end collision last week that sent one child to the hospital. Published: Sep. 22, 2009 5:00 PM | Full story

Town center takes shape

These days, town planners are acting like pulmonary specialists. Published: Sep. 15, 2009 7:27 PM | Full story

Mayors in tangled Web

Mayor Jan Faulkner says she made a mistake when she proclaimed herself to be the first woman elected as mayor of this town. Published: Sep. 1, 2009 8:09 PM | Full story

Broadwell, Blackwell face off in Morrisville

The race to represent one of Morrisville's larger and more densely populated districts just got a little tighter. Published: Sep. 1, 2009 8:01 PM | Full story

Morrisville candidates stress representation

Margaret Broadwell says she's back by popular demand after an 18-year political hiatus. Published: Sep. 1, 2009 8:08 PM | Full story

Creighton Blackwell

As he has walked the campaign trail in Morrisville in recent weeks, Creighton Blackwell says he's hearing a chorus of concern over growth. Published: Sep. 1, 2009 8:00 PM | Full story

Stohlman and Diehl race for council seat

The two candidates vying for a chance to represent Morrisville's southeastern side strike a similar vibe, each highlighting fiscal responsibility and smart growth as the issues of greatest importance to them this election season. Published: Aug. 25, 2009 9:04 PM | Full story

Mark Stohlman

Mark Stohlman has fixed his eyes firmly on Morrisville's finances since joining the Town Council in 2007. Published: Aug. 25, 2009 10:37 PM | Full story

Stephen Diehl

Stephen Diehl identifies three issues as the pillars of his campaign to unseat incumbent Mark Stohlman: representative government, responsible growth and fiscal responsibility. Published: Aug. 25, 2009 11:07 PM | Full story

Morrisville candidates meet town staff

Candidates to be briefed by town staffers on Sept. 3. Published: Aug. 11, 2009 10:25 PM | Full story

News Briefs

Traffic lights began guiding drivers at the intersection of Green Level to Durham Road and Cary Glen Boulevard on Thursday, seven weeks after a teenager died in a traffic accident there. Published: Aug. 19, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Incumbent Murry touts votes against tax increases

A pharmacist and attorney, Murry has never missed a council meeting. Published: Aug. 11, 2009 10:07 PM | Full story

Martin pledges fresh perspective

As a Triangle native, Lydia Martin has seen Morrisville and its neighbors grow. Published: Aug. 11, 2009 10:19 PM | Full story

Roberts puts focus on planning

He has a front-row seat to one of the town’s biggest issues: growth. Published: Aug. 11, 2009 10:14 PM | Full story

Morrisville police want public input

Meeting set for Monday, Aug. 17. Published: Aug. 11, 2009 10:27 PM | Full story

Mayoral challenger calls for tighter budget

This profile is one in a series The Cary News will be doing on local candidates who have filed for races in the western Wake towns of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Published: Jul. 28, 2009 1:04 PM | Full story

Morrisville mayor goes for second term

This profile is one in a series The Cary News will be doing on local candidates who have filed for races in the western Wake towns of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Published: Jul. 28, 2009 1:00 PM | Full story

House up for historic registry, again

Morrisville’s Pugh House is being spruced up. Published: Jul. 7, 2009 4:33 PM | Full story

Morrisville Café has timeless appeal

Café celebrates its 30th anniversary. Published: Jun. 30, 2009 5:50 PM | Full story

July 4 to explode with fun

From pancakes to clowns to fireworks, check out what's happening on the USA's big birthday weekend. Published: Jun. 30, 2009 3:25 PM | Full story

Siblings raise the bar

Brother-sister duo Marina and Anthony share more than just genetics. The Cary teens are also nationally competitve gymnasts. Published: Jun. 23, 2009 2:55 PM | Full story

Morrisville council member won't run again

Mike Snyder announced he won't seek reelection. Published: Jun. 10, 2009 2:39 PM | Full story

Morrisville barber is a cut-up for 50 years

Tommy Tew serves up sugary cola and salty wisecracks at the little barber shop behind his house. If you're lucky, he'll throw in some North Carolina history you'd unlikely hear anywhere else. Published: May. 19, 2009 1:25 PM | Full story

Temples grow with Indian population

Three Hindu temples line the Cary-Morrisville border and two announced major expansion this month. Published: May. 5, 2009 5:19 PM | Full story

Objections continue to proposed sewage plant in New Hill

Town managers say they chose New Hill for a new, much-needed wastewater treatment facility based on discharge lake logistics, environmental protection and water quality. The residents of New Hill say it's because they have no political clout. Published: Apr. 21, 2009 4:09 PM | Full story


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