Zebulon
Town in Wake County, North Carolina
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Zebulon leaders learn why town will face more state scrutiny on finances
The town of Zebulon said it is learning more reasons why it is on a list of municipalities that will face increased scrutiny from the state going forward. State staff said their review showed the town's fund balance went down between 2023 and 2025.
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Zebulon town manager reassures commitment to fix financial issues
“We are supposed to be good stewards of the public's money," said Katy Crosby. Zebulon town manager gives first interview since state audit; finance director left.
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Driver in crash that killed 11-year-old, seriously injured 3 held on $1 million bond
Jermaine Deans was driving an SUV that crashed early Saturday morning, leaving a child dead and three others injured.
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Man facing up to 45 years in prison if found guilty in Zebulon hostage situation
18-year-old Diego Rijo was arrested following a reported hostage situation early Monday morning on Channel Drop Loop in a Zebulon neighborhood.
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Fire rekindles a day after large fire at Zebulon townhouse, prompting crews to return
Fire crews returned to a townhouse to put out a fire that rekindled on Putney Hill Road a day after a large fire.
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Zebulon town finance director retiring weeks after state auditor’s office report
The move comes just weeks after the state auditor’s office released a report detailing a lack of financial oversight in the town and overspending of general funds, among other things.
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Audit: Zebulon lacked proper financial oversight, overspent from general fund
The town of Zebulon lacked internal controls to effectively manage its finances, according to an audit released on Monday by the State Auditor's Office.
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Tractor-trailer crashes into powerlines in Zebulon
The WRAL Breaking News Tracker spotted a tractor-trailer and several downed powerlines off of North Arendell Avenue. The truck was hauling a Food Lion trailer.
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Soil testing complete at Zebulon park; lead removal plans in the works
The Town of Zebulon said soil testing is complete at Gill Street Park, where lead was discovered in the soil.
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Several ambulances respond to truck crash in woods off US 64 in Zebulon
The crash happened at the U.S. 64/264 split early Monday morning.
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Water main break closes road in Zebulon, officials hope to open back up by Wednesday afternoon
Officials said the water main break happened on West Gannon Avenue on Saturday. The road is closed between San Padee Street and Pineview Drive.
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Zebulon officials approve budget as town faces $2.4M budget gap
Under the new budget, commissioner salaries would double to $16,000, and the mayor's pay would increase to $20,000. It comes as they deal with an approximate $2.4 million budget deficit.
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Proposed asphalt plant near Nomaco Park denied by Zebulon leaders in hours-long meeting
East Wake LLC's proposed asphalt plant would have been at 1444 Old US 264 Highway, just down the road from Nomaco Park, the former home of the Carolina Mudcats and the current home of the Zebulon Devil Dogz.
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Zebulon Devil Dogz to kick off first season tonight with fireworks, all-you-can-eat concessions
The Zebulon Devil Dogz will kick off their first season at the newly named Nomaco Park on Friday. There will be postgame fireworks to end the night followed by more games and fun-filled promotions through Memorial Day.
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Zebulon Devil Dogz to kick off first season tonight with fireworks, all-you-can-eat concessions
The Zebulon Devil Dogz will kick off their first season at the newly named Nomaco Park on Friday. There will be postgame fireworks to end the night followed by more games and fun-filled promotions through Memorial Day.
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Five County Stadium renamed Nomaco Park under new partnership
Five County Stadium has been renamed Nomaco Park, Capitol Broadcasting Co. and Nomaco Inc. announced on Thursday.
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Zebulon Devil Dogz to celebrate inaugural season with ribbon cutting, fan fest
Opening night for the Devil Dogz is Friday. The team will be hosting celebrations on Thursday to celebrate its inaugural season at newly renamed Nomaco Park.
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Westbound lanes of US 64 reopen after deadly crash in Zebulon
A person was killed Monday in a crash along U.S. 64 near School Road in Zebulon.
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Zebulon debates adding new asphalt plant on Old US 264 Highway
Zebulon could be adding a new asphalt plant along Old US 264 Highway, but for now, it's under review from town commissioners. A public hearing is scheduled to continue on May 26.
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Wake County deputies investigate overnight stabbing near Zebulon
The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing near Zebulon.
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Zebulon wants state to do a better job explaining risks of parks built on landfills
Zebulon Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Long said the town followed the guidance of an environmental firm and kept the park partially open after the first round of testing -- in 2024 -- found lead.
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Lead found at Wake County park raises questions about who oversees old landfills
Gill Street Park sits atop one of 33 old landfills in Wake County. Sites like the park can contain elevated levels of lead, as they were established before modern regulations designed to prevent toxic substances from seeping into the soil.
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Lead, glass and arsenic detected last year in tests from Zebulon's Gill Street Park
WRAL Investigates has found that Gill Street Park in Zebulon has had tests indicating glass, lead and arsenic were found at the site more than a year ago.
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Zebulon Devil Dogz to take the field this spring at Five County Stadium
Baseball is back at Five County Stadium and we now know the name of the Coastal Plain League team playing there this spring.
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Zebulon police search for suspect in bank robbery
The Zebulon Police Department is searching for a person who robbed a bank in Zebulon on Tuesday.
