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Morrisville appoints interim manager

The town’s community and public services director will serve as interim town manager while the Morrisville Town Council searches for a replacement for John Whitson, who is leaving the post next month. Published: Nov. 6, 2012 3:30 PM | Full story

Ellmers in 3-way race to hang on to U.S. House District 2 seat

U.S. House District 2 Rep. Renee Ellmers is in a three-way race to retain her seat, in a GOP-heavy district, which now includes southwestern Wake County. Published: Nov. 3, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Murry, Messina face off in N.C. House 41 race

Incumbent Republican Tom Murry faces off against Democrat Jim Messina in a race that could play a role in helping the GOP retain a majority in the statehouse. Published: Nov. 3, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Former Morrisville councilwoman faces voter fraud charge

Former Morrisville councilwoman Linda Lyons is facing voter fraud-related charges after allegedly attempting to vote twice during last year’s election, said a Wake County prosecutor. Published: Oct. 30, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville town manager retiring post

John Whitson will become the city manager of Texarkana, Texas. Published: Oct. 27, 2012 3:30 PM | Full story

Morrisville looks toward economic development

Morrisville is considering creating an economic development plan. Published: Oct. 23, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville voters will decide on parks, road upgrades

On Nov. 6, Morrisville residents will head to the polls and decide whether they want to pay for about $20 million in parks and road upgrades. Published: Oct. 20, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville might finally build Shiloh sidewalks

The Morrisville Town Council is considering paying $31,100 to buy the last piece of property it needs to finish a long-awaited sidewalk project to link Shiloh community residents to the Luther Green Community Center. Published: Oct. 13, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Indian ambassador meets with Indian-Americans here

Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao arrived Sunday evening at the Hindu Society Temple of Morrisville wearing a bright pink sari and was greeted with old-fashioned Southern hospitality. Published: Oct. 9, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville: No donation bins

The Morrisville Town Council voted against a rule change that would have allowed clothing donation bins in town. Published: Oct. 6, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Tensions high as Morrisville council considers aquatics center

After a contentious meeting, the Morrisville Council delays decision on how to maximize revenue at the Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center. Published: Sep. 29, 2012 5:15 PM | Full story

Morrisville reverses car-allowance transfer

The Morrisville Town Council has reversed its decision to transfer an annual $5,000 car allowance to the town manager’s salary amid questions about his pension and mileage reimbursements. Published: Sep. 25, 2012 5:45 PM | Full story

Old Morrisville church could become landmark

Morrisville’s Christian Church is one step closer to becoming a historic landmark. Published: Sep. 22, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville considers donation bins

Elected leaders might allow a for-profit company to put clothes-recycling drop boxes in town, a consideration that is already drawing concern from groups like Goodwill that count on donations. Published: Sep. 18, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Green space key around future Morrisville rail station

Morrisville residents and property owners at a recent design workshop preferred pedestrian-friendly designs with large gathering spaces for three parcels adjacent to the future rail station at McCrimmon Parkway and N.C. 54. Published: Sep. 18, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville considers local transportation taskforce

Morrisville might create a taskforce to address congestion on town roads. Published: Sep. 11, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

State investigating Morrisville lab explosion

The state Occupational Safety and Health office is investigating the Aug. 30 explosion that injured one worker at Natland International in Morrisville. Published: Sep. 8, 2012 12:00 PM | Full story

Grant could help pay for Morrisville park

The town hopes to get $200,000 from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. Published: Sep. 4, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville eyes future corridor

About 400 acres of undeveloped land lies along Airport Boulevard and Aviation Parkway. Property owners, residents and town officials have been meeting since February to come up with guidelines for the land’s future. Published: Sep. 1, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville: No guns on playgrounds

Citing public safety, the Morrisville Town Council voted 6-1 Tuesday ban concealed weapons from specific recreation areas. Published: Sep. 1, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

DOT to lower speed on Morrisville Carpenter Road

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to reduce the speed limit on a section of Morrisville Carpenter Road to boost pedestrian safety. Published: Aug. 28, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Retired naval officer tells Morrisville Elementary students about teaching Jesse L. Brown to fly

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Ronald Christensen shares his experiences training the first black man to become a pilot in the U.S. Navy. Published: Aug. 28, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville to vote on gun ban

The debate over concealed weapons and playgrounds in Morrisville will draw to a close Tuesday, when the Town Council is expected to take a vote on a ban in certain recreational areas. Published: Aug. 25, 2012 4:30 PM | Full story

Morrisville Council settles on 4-cent max tax hike for bonds

It could take up to a 4-cent tax rate increase to pay back $20 million in street and parks bonds if voters give the go-ahead in November, town officials said last week. Published: Aug. 21, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Morrisville town manager gets $10,000 raise

It’s John Whitson’s second increase in nine months Published: Aug. 21, 2012 5:20 PM | Full story

Morrisville searches for new use for old fire station

The Morrisville Town Council is putting the original Fire Station 1 at 100 Morrisville Carpenter Road on the market and plans to declare it as surplus property on Aug. 28. Published: Aug. 19, 2012 11:30 PM | Full story

Morrisville crime rate dips

Morrisville’s crime rate decreases a year after police step up efforts to educate the public on locking their homes and vehicles. Published: Aug. 14, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Bond referendum set for Wake Tech expansion

Wake Technical Community College recently received county leaders’ approval for a $200 million bond referendum to fund a major expansion. Published: Aug. 14, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Wake Tech lobbies for Morrisville campus

Construction of a 94-acre Wake Technical Community College campus in Morrisville could begin as early as 2015. Published: Jul. 31, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Lenovo joins Team NFL

PC maker Lenovo expects to boost its visibility among U.S. consumers by becoming an NFL sponsor. Published: Jul. 28, 2012 12:45 PM | Full story

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