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$55 million investment will support a new community center and improvements to parks and recreation facilities throughout the Town FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (November 4, 2026) – Knightdale voters have approved the Town's 2026 Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum, authorizing up to $55 million in general obligation bonds to support investments in parks and recreation facilities...

David McDowell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2026 Knightdale, NC - Mayor Jessica Day has officially proclaimed November 1, 2026, as Extra Mile Day in the Town of Knightdale, joining communities across the country in recognizing individuals whose volunteer service, generosity, and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen the community. From supporting schools and community programs to...

The Knightdale Police Department recently launched its new Blue Envelope Program. The free program helps community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities during interactions with officers, such as traffic stops. KPD officers recently completed training along with launching the envelope program. The blue envelope holds important documents like a resident's driver's license...

Knightdale celebrated two exciting additions to its business community this month. Mayor Pro Tem Steve Evans welcomed HOTWORX and Crumbstruction with official ribbon-cutting ceremonies. HOTWORX is an exercise program with virtual instructors created for users to experience infrared heat absorption and its benefits through 30- or 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) sessions. Workouts...

KNIGHTDALE, NC – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the Town of Knightdale’s Finance Department its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025. The Department has now received this award for 34 consecutive years. The report was judged by an impartial panel to...

Knightdale, NC - The Knightdale Fire Department is pleased to announce two significant leadership promotions, effective June 6, 2026, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to excellence and professional development. After a distinguished 32-year career in the fire service, Battalion Chief William Boggs has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief. Chief Boggs has served as a Battalion...

The Town of Knightdale is aware of recent media reports regarding elevated uranium levels detected in the Ashley Hills North community. We want to clarify that the affected water system referenced in the report is not part of the Town of Knightdale's municipal water system. According to reports and notifications issued to customers, the Ashley Hills North community is served by a separate private...

Knightdale, NC – The Town of Knightdale welcomed residents, veterans, military families, and elected officials to the annual Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial in Knightdale Station Park. The ceremony honored the courageous men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces and recognized local veterans whose names were newly engraved on the Veterans Memorial monument...

Knightdale, NC — May 16, 2026 The Town of Knightdale welcomed residents, visitors, and barbecue enthusiasts for the highly anticipated debut of Pickin’ in the Park, a vibrant new community festival celebrating North Carolina barbecue, live music, and giving back. Held Saturday from 4–7 PM at Knightdale Station Park, directly across from Prime Barbecue, the inaugural event brought together award...

Knightdale, NC – The Town of Knightdale is pleased to announce that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), has formally approved a modification allowing the Town to develop a low-intensity, passive recreation park on NCDOT’s Hodge Road Mitigation Land, also known as the Mingo Creek Mitigation Parcel. This approval...

KNIGHTDALE, NC – The Knightdale Town Council officially adopted a $46.0 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, following a unanimous vote during the Town Council meeting on June 18th. The General Fund approved budget is $40.5 million, which funds most service areas. The budget reflects the Town’s continued commitment to investments in public safety, infrastructure, community services, and...

The Town of Knightdale hosted its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Veterans Memorial in Knightdale Station Park. The event is held annually to honor local military veterans who served in any of the armed forces, and to display new names that have been engraved in the monuments at the Veterans Memorial. Mayor Jessica Day presided over Monday’s ceremony, and she was supported by the...