Garner

Public Meeting Scheduled For Proposed Garner Bridge Replacement
GARNER, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposal to replace the bridge on Vandora Springs Road over U.S. 70 on June…

Victim Sends $3,900 To Scammer Claiming To Protect Bank Account
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a telephone scam that cost a Cleveland-area woman $3,900 after a caller falsely claimed to be working for the…

Generator Stolen During Break-In At Johnston County Church
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a church in the Cleveland community where a donated generator and sports equipment were stolen. The…

Temporary Closure Planned For Circle Drive In Garner
GARNER – Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to close a section of Circle Drive for 10 days for construction. Circle Drive will be closed between Benson Road…

Dispute Over Handicapped Parking Space Leads To Alleged Road Rage Incident
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A disagreement over a handicapped parking space reportedly escalated into a road rage incident that left a vehicle damaged and prompted an investigation by the Johnston County…

Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Fatal Stabbing Of Gas Station Employee
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Johnston County jury has convicted a man in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old employee at a Murphy USA gas station near the Interstate…

NC SBI Announces Groundbreaking For New Headquarters
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation officials will break ground next week on a major redevelopment project that will reshape the agency’s longtime Raleigh campus and centralize…

Improvements Coming For Old Stage Road
GARNER, N.C. – Multiple improvements are in store for a local road thanks to an almost $7 million contract recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Old Stage Road…

Garner Police, SBI Execute Search Warrants Tied To Child Exploitation Cases
GARNER, N.C. — Two men were arrested Thursday following separate Internet Crimes Against Children investigations conducted by the Garner Police Department with assistance from several law enforcement agencies. Authorities said…

Deputies: $180,000 In Drugs Seized During Johnston County Search
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man faces multiple felony drug charges after authorities allegedly uncovered a large-scale marijuana packaging and distribution operation during a search of his residence.…

Garner Welcomes New Housing And Community Development Specialist
GARNER, N.C. – The Garner Town Council at its April meeting welcomed Lewis Hurd as Garner’s new housing and community development specialist in the Strategic Initiatives Department. Mr. Hurd comes…

NCDOT Set To Upgrade U.S. 401 In Garner
GARNER, N.C. – A busy stretch of U.S. 401 in the Garner area is set for a major overhaul aimed at easing congestion and improving safety for drivers and pedestrians.…








