Nov. 17 blotter

Someone tried to steal 10 pairs of women’s panties, two pairs of Levi slim fit jeans, one large container of Chicklets gum, one 12 oz. bottle of store brand baby oil and two books Tuesday.

Council questions road races

City councilors are again considering the issue of road races blocking major streets. They also approved a $4.4 million bid to expand a waste water treatment plant, and gave the go-ahead for a fair housing billboard and four annexations.

College student turns Wake County politician

As of Nov. 2, North Carolina State University’s Jenna Wadsworth is not only a political science student, she’s the youngest elected official currently serving in North Carolina and the youngest female office holder in state history.