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Train, car collision causes no fatalities
31 July 2007 — A Princeton family miraculously avoided serious injuries late Monday afternoon when their SUV was hit by a train. Carli Gray, 26, of Holt’s Pond Rd., was driving her 2007 Dodge Caliber down Bardin Street across the railroad crossing when the car was hit in the rear door by a train. The impact knocked the car some 50 feet down the tracks, landing upside down in a ditch near the pump station. Her two children, who were in car seats, were both taken from the vehicle without serious injury and transported to Johnston Memorial. Mrs. Gray was also taken out of the vehicle, and while she was clearly shaken, seems to have avoided serious injury as well; she was transported on to WakeMed. According to Police Chief Eddie Lewis, the mother had just picked up her children at Princeton Day Care. The accident happened during a heavy thunderstorm, around 4 p.m., and Chief Lewis said she apparently did not see or hear the train before crossing the tracks. Chief Lewis also praised the air bags and car seats. “They do work,” he said, noting the lack of more serious injuries in the wreck. He noted the train engineer walked back from the scene to help. Chief Lewis does not anticipate filing any charges in the accident. For more photos, see the Photo Gallery.
PHS still seeking teachersPrinceton Principal Kirk Denning is still looking to fill three slots in his staff as we close in on the start of school. He indicated Monday that he is still looking for a high school math teacher, a guidance counselor, and a half time ESL (English as a second language) instructor. Support PHS Band by becoming a Bulldog BackerThe Princeton Bulldog Band Backers are now accepting donations to help support the fall program. Businesses and individuals are welcome to support the Princeton High School Band. Sponsors who donate $25 or more will have their names listed on the 2008 Princeton High School Marching Band shirt; $50 or more will put the donor’s name on one side of the Princeton High School Band Equipment Trailer. Donations of $100 will put the donor’s name on both sides of the trailer. For more information, contact the PHS Bulldog Band Backers at P.O. Box 221, Princeton, or call 936-2541. Girls' fastpitch tryoutsThe Carolina Screamers Girls Fastpitch ages 8U-High School will hold their 2007-08 tryouts on August 4 at the Princeton Little League Fields, 2127 Massey Holt Rd. 8U & 12U will be from 10 a.m.-noon, 10U 1-3 p.m., and 14U & high school division 3-5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Dale Wood at 919-795-9943 or Ann Wood at 919-796-1200, or refer to www.eteamz.com/carolinascreamers for rain dates and additional information. Visit Princeton Public Library
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