Garner
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…
Johnston Commissioners Reject 354 Unit Apartment Complex
Johnston County Commissioners have rejected a request from a developer to built a 354 unit apartment complex in the Cleveland community. In a unanimous vote, commissioners turned down a rezoning…
Wall That Heals Visit Postponed
The planned 2021 Garner visit of the Wall That Heals has been postponed. The Wall was scheduled to be at Lake Benson Park April 29 through May 2, but Show…
Fire Damages Clayton Home
Fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Aspen Circle in the Landmark subdivision, between Amelia Church and Guy Road, in Clayton around 2 o’clock this…
Man Sentenced To More Than 34 Years In Federal Prison
NEW BERN – A High Point man was sentenced last week to 411 months in prison for conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, two counts of Hobbs Act robbery, brandishing…
I-40 In Johnston County Reopens Following Afternoon Crash
Update 4:50PM – Interstate 40 has fully reopened. Update 3:57PM – All lanes of Interstate 40 are expected to be reopened by 5:00pm today. JOHNSTON COUNTY – A wreck has…
Garner Mayor’s 2021 State Of The Town Address
Mayor Ken Marshburn has recorded the 2021 State of the Town address. It looks back on the challenges and successes of 2020, and outlines what’s on the horizon as Garner…
Electronics Recycling Event Feb. 20th
Garner Public Works will be holding an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Public Works complex, located at 610 Rand Mill…
Shoplifting Suspect Used Stolen Identity
A Harnett County man reportedly gave officers a stolen identity after being arrested for shoplifting. At 1:49pm Saturday, Feb. 13th, deputies responded to a shoplifting call at Wal-Mart at 5141…
