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December 26, 2002

Two schools play holiday musical chairs
Man indicted for assault
Franklin's planner moving to Rolesville manager post
Caring cops make children happy at Christmas

December 19, 2002

Limo manager embezzles $4,000
Two times and out?
WF's crazy quilt of electricity left many residents in the dark
$11 million in damages
Franklin planner offered Rolesville manager job

December 12, 2002

Ice storm puts area in the dark
Franklin County still in the cold
Wake EMC damage nearing $2 million
Rolesville firemen kept busy

December 5, 2002

Lighting, parades and Santa
WF teen assaulted in Wake jail
Sue Byrne dies at 82
Southern States to close store
Beverly Whisnant, DRC honored
Rolesville may police yard sales

November 28, 2002

'I'll eat the feathers'
Raleigh developer buys the WF Plaza
Need outstrips holiday donations
Christmas dinner kicks off seasonal festivities
Bank robber still on the run
Rolesville board returning $$ to residents

November 21, 2002

Neighbors protest NC 98 bypass construction
Fidelity Bank robbed again
Call too late to save home
WF-R High athlete faces attempted rape charge
Youngsville to charge fire, library, rescue for water

November 14, 2002

DWIs charged in two wrecks
Student struck crossing street
Planners approve Ammons' new tract
WM offers cash to settle recycling goof
Cougar assistant principal wins honor

November 7, 2002

Dole sweeps Wake
Jones takes sheriff's office; Gupton unseats Strickland
Veterans remember
CareNet Community Festival to be Nov. 14
Wildwood's Kevin Hill leads cheers for schools

October 31, 2002

Wal-Mart chooses site near Weavexx
Commissioner races
Franklin County to elect three
South Forest Business Park
Robin Moore plays every part at WF-R

October 24, 2002

Wake Forest electric rates may go up
Wake Co. sheriff's race is a rematch
Franklin woman dies in crash
Swindell, Jones face the voters
From the Bronx to WF-R
Eddins gets challenge for House

October 17, 2002

Roaches overrun neighborhood
Youngsville teen shot
New high school a possibility in Franklin
Bowles challenges Carrington
Water restrictions lifted
Cooke, Redmond lead Republican slate

October 10, 2002

Parking tickets irk merchants
Fourth WF bomb threat targeted at seminary
Falls Lake continues its drop
Dumping is not donating for Tri-Area Ministry
Ponderosa plotter pled guilty in VA
Tyler Run Park to instill character

October 3, 2002

Driver not charged in child's death
Kidnapping hoax, bomb threats cause schools problems
Chlorine killing stream
Man who tried to bomb Sprint will serve five years
Safe Space offers sanctuary for victims

September 26, 2002

He wants to transform Athey plant
Long-time principal Forrest dies
Poor water quality nearly halts Raleigh's flow into Wake Forest
Cops close case in 2000 death
No charges yet in tot's death

September 19, 2002

No passing keeps students safe
Tot dies when left in church school van
Gathering to remember
Dubay resigns Rolesville post
Bannerman wanted his business in downtown

September 12, 2002

Bowles, Dole win their statewide primaries
Two boys charged with bomb threat
Changes since 9-11-01
Downtown quilters protest parking limits
Town's fats, oil and grease program a slippery issue

September 5, 2002

Vote Tuesday in party primaries
Undercover sales netted 6 for crack
Services set for Sept. 11 memorials
Would-be rescuers seek driver who left the scene
DOT head will discuss area roads
Plant discharge killing stream life

August 29, 2002

Jones sues newspaper for third time
Seven more charged $500 fines
Investigator scrutinizing Marshall
Falls Lake water dwindles as N.C. drought worsens
DuBois dream becoming a reality
Teens indicted for spring home invasion

August 22, 2002

Bomb threat disrupts WF-R Middle School
Wake Forest woman charged with illegal watering
Maintenance man stops break-in; cops track robber
DOT secretary to speak about roads
Lowes Foods opens, gives gifts to schools
SEBTS begins 52nd year on Wake Forest campus

August 15, 2002

$500 fines
The water plant creek ran red, but the state never fined Raleigh
Rolesville roads part of 3-day planning
Smith and Austin creeks returned to original state
Cafeteria workers have to go back to school, too
Reunion set for DuBois

August 8, 2002

Plant officials deny sludge was released
Part of greenway nearly complete
FC schools ask dismissal of desegregation order
Commissioners reject Woodlief's rezoning before a packed house

August 1, 2002

Mackie files for NC Senate
Woodlief's flowers target of vandals
McCormick to run against Lucy Allen for House seat
Wake Forest to take steps to keep fats, oils and grease from drains
Willie Cooke to challenge incumbent for Senate post
Falls Lake still shrinking

July 25, 2002

Mayor opposes possible Wal-Mart
Town's economic developer leaving for private sector
Spring's primary vote now slated for Sept. 10
Tourism touted as alternative
A drought forum will be held Monday
17-plus tons of melons flood into town

July 18, 2002

Pickpockets fleecing the unwary
Sheriff not certain robbery suspect is real perpetrator
WF board edges into merger negotiations
Phantom prisoners raise ???s
Rape suspect caught in Moore County
No chemicals found in wells near P-H

July 11, 2002

Wake Forest residents conserving their water
Operators allege too much sludge at plant
A sparkling July Fourth celebration
Gas station robbed by armed man
Merger discussion Tuesday
Police searching for local suspect in weekend rape
State's writing test scores plummet

July 4, 2002

Last week's rains saved WF 4th fireworks
Raleigh water plant nearing its capacity
Wake Forest police arrest suspect in five break-ins
Wake Forest, Rolesville now under mandatory water conservation
Area farmers losing crops to drought

June 27, 2002

Three WF businesses hit by robbers
More cash for firemen with no WF tax increase
Lawrence takes a leading role in Rolesville July 4th
Drought could dry up Wake Forest fireworks
Fourth costs to rise only slightly in future

June 20, 2002

Police smack down heroin delivery
WF board turns thumbs down on three rezonings
WFU gives $10,000 to Veterans' Memorial
Woodlief request turned down by planning board
University will hire director for college birthplace

June 13, 2002

Virginia arrest thwarts local bomb plot
FC babysitter charged with kidnapping
Loser in water tank bid holds up construction
Coleman earns highest professional rank
Wake Forest church wins court battle for property
Therapist is finally licensed

June 6, 2002

98 bypass work disrupts lives
Shops begin opening at Wake Forest Crossing
Seminary to raze two buildings for center
Developers left out road room
Franklinton billboard ban upheld

May 30, 2002

Town to dedicate first community center
Students trace Wake Forest's long history
Richland Hills will pay Franklin water rates
Pitching in to protect pristine Horse Creek
Shriners to parade through downtown
FC budget adds waste into taxes

May 23, 2002

Thief evades cops, not camera
Stadium rent squeezing WF's Fourth fireworks
Supporters rally for rezone request
Fees to rise in Rolesville but taxes remain stable
Man sought in Internet fraud
Church Initiative bids to buy hospital

May 16, 2002

No tax increase in Wake Forest budget
School board focuses on WF-R's low enrollment
Ammons project left hanging; committee says OK to Adams
Massage therapist gets yes and no from Youngsville
First Wake Forest Relay far exceeds its goals
Credit card fraud suspect arrested
SBI investigating Tommy Wynne

May 9, 2002

Upscale retail, housing planned for plaza
Employee trapped
The show goes on
Developer will sue county
Town to seek refund for bogus recycling
Board asks for Wynne inquiry
Parker-Hannifin plant sale may be near

May 2, 2002

Officer assaulted, recovering
22nd 'Meet' features local artists
Wounded policeman asking town to pay retirement
Fidelity Bank robbery suspect arrested
Hoopsters to dribble on Brooks Saturday
Nursing home aide dismissed after her arrest for an assault on elderly patient
Electric savings may be elusive

April 25, 2002

Patterson says town to give street to SEBTS
Franklinton man drowns at Falls Lake
Trentini award goes to Morgan
Comments requested for Rolesville bypass
Wake Forest firemen fry fish Friday

April 18, 2002

Chamber, planners differ on appearance
Cops wrap up charges for teens
Six from Wake Forest vie for Trentini award
WakeMed North offers convenience
Volunteers rally to aid patriotic show, dance
Barnhill low bidder for N.C. 98 bypass

April 11, 2002

Ammons prepared to start new project
Armed teens invade two area homes
Most favor low water rates over autonomy
Six seniors nominated for Trentini scholarship
Trentini Foundation announces new award

April 4, 2002

Shooting ends in chase, wrecks Friday
Plant manufactures town's water
Suit filed in fatal wreck
Trentini banquet set for April 20
Franklin County adopts half-cent tax increase

March 28, 2002

Board's quandary: massage therapy or parlor
Water input sought
Wake Forest man robbed on Purnell
SEBTS OKs burning of Ruby Reid
Dating service owner used customer information in rip-off

March 21, 2002

Youngsville man killed in ATV wreck
Wake Forest teen pleads guilty in murder
Mysterious death on campus not solved
FC pet picture improving with grant, active groups
Commission to reconsider Country Place water ruling
Food, donations needed for March 29 giveaway

March 14, 2002

Nine youths arrested in drug probe
County trying to control strays
Downtown receives historical designation
Teachers bring wealth of experience to class
May 7 primary delayed until court decides
Construction contributed to WTC collapse

March 7, 2002

Cardiac Cougars capture sectional title
Faith moved Ruby Reid
Wake Forest, Falls firemen deliver money to New York
Protecting Nash stream to impact Franklin density
Deputies search for store robber

February 28, 2002

Six schools sprouting in area soil
Indian art
Latest Habitat house dedicated
Teens cut wood for warmth
Newton to be honored for Monitor discovery
Sycamore Street section will be closed tomorrow

February 21, 2002

Man invites death during standoff
Dismissed
Twins lawsuit dropped
Draft of possible merger being circulated
Outstanding teachers nominated
Two boards to push for northern campus, center

February 14, 2002

Fidelity Bank at Market robbed
Flextronics to stay
Coach removed
Bridges commits suicide
State's budget woes spill down to area towns

February 7, 2002

Man attacked with forklift
Rogers Road opens to South Main, N.C. 98 bypass delayed
Rolesville approves Villages; town's population could double
Top teachers honored
Clogged sink, forgotten faucet flood WF-R High classrooms

January 31, 2002

Parents sue neighbors in twins' drowning
Town candidates spend most in Wake
Family flees burning home
Former tax collector finally sentenced for tax evasion
After-hours donors stress Tri-Area staff

The Wake Weekly wins four state press association awards

January 24, 2002

Alums, townsfolk mourn old well's destruction
WF man killed in wreck at Purnell & Bud Smith
When will it be built? Bypass contract date may slip to March
Rogers to open, Forestville crossing to be closed Feb. 4
Bridges keen to find flier author
Break-ins plague downtown

January 17, 2002

No drugs, weapons
A family circle finally complete after 50 years
New assignments shift northern Wake students
More students staying in Wake, Franklin schools
Wake Forest short a million gallons of water

January 10, 2002

Storms with one-two punch deposit more than foot of snow
Blizzard bandits

County board puts Knott-y request on its back burner
Camacho joins Wake Forest board
Donnie Rudd's sentencing delayed again
Youngsville's buzzards come back to the roost
Kitchen fire damages Ridgewood apartments

January 3, 2002

WF's growth more than just numbers
Women take leading political spots
Veteran commissioner chosen to fill Winfree's term
Steam tunnel break causes sinkhole at seminary
Truck can't avoid bicycle, killing Youngsville man instantly in Friday wreck


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