Garner
Smithfield Achieves NC Main Street Accreditation For 2021
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center at the North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced that 52 North Carolina communities have been designated as a…
Garner Town Council Approves 2021-22 Budget With Tax Increase
The Town Council at its June 7 regular meeting voted unanimously to adopt a $43.2 million operating budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which begins July 1. The budget funds a…
Kilo Of Cocaine Seized
A large amount of cocaine was seized during a traffic stop and later from a home in Johnston County. Cpiriano Alvear, 32, of Keith Court, Willow Spring was arrested May…
Juveniles Vandalize Restaurant, JCSO Says
Two juveniles are accused of vandalizing a local restaurant. The suspects, both under age 18, allegedly spray painted graffiti and drew obscene images on the vinyl siding at the Pizza…
98 Youth Participate In 2021 Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale
Ninety-eight youth from across Johnston County participated in the annual Youth Livestock Show & Sale April 5-7. There were nine steers, twelve heifers, sixty-one market goats, forty-one market hogs, and…
Two Longtime Garner Police Department Members To Retire
Two veteran Garner Police Department team members have announced their retirements. Accreditation Manager Dana Clay will retire after 30 years of service with the North Carolina Education and Training Standards…
GEDC, Wake Tech Announce Scholarship For Garner Magnet, South Garner High Students
Garner high school students have a great new opportunity to attend Wake Tech thanks to a new scholarship endowment. The Garner Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) has established a $250,000 endowment…
Garner Zoning Hearing Signs Will Improve Public Awareness
GARNER – Beginning this month, the general public will be alerted to the fact that a zoning public hearing is scheduled for a piece of land in the vicinity of…
Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire
A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a house fire in Clayton. Around 5:30am Sunday, the Clayton, Cleveland and Garner Fire Departments responded to the fire in the 300…
Local Farms Open For Spring Events
RALEIGH – Farms across the state will have plenty of outdoor experiences and local food options this spring as they open their gates to welcome visitors. NC Farms are offering…
Garner PRCR’s Lorie Clark Receives Margaret Rigg Social Justice Award
Town of Garner Cultural Arts and Events Manager Lorie Clark has received the 2021 Margaret Rigg Social Justice Award, which recognizes an alumna who has demonstrated committed service in the…
Johnston County Woman Wins $1 Million Prize Instantly
Hilda Wood of Clayton tried her luck on a $10 ticket and watched it reveal a $1 million prize. She purchased her winning Carolina Black: Millionaire Edition ticket from the…
