Garner
Troopers Identify Victims In Fatal Highway 42 Crash
Speed Was A Contributing Factor The State Highway Patrol has released the names of two people who were killed in a fiery crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 42 West in…
Two Killed, 3 Injured In Highway 42 Collision
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a collision around 2:30pm this afternoon (Wednesday) on Highway 42 West. The crash happened about 1/2 mile before the I-40…
Mother, Son Arrested At Walmart
A Smithfield mother and her adult son were arrested Tuesday afternoon at Walmart on Highway 42 in the Cleveland community. Around 2:15pm, Johnston County deputies responded to Walmart after loss…
SC Man Bags ‘Jumbo’ $750,000 Prize On His Way To The Dentist
On the way to the dentist’s office, Larry Hales of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. stopped to cash in a winning $20 ticket, tried his luck again, and walked away as…
Joe Binns Named New Garner Police Chief
The former captain had been serving as interim chief for about the past year Town Manager Rodney Dickerson has appointed Garner Police Capt. Joe Binns as the new Police Department’s…
Wanted Person Surrenders After Standoff At Motel
A man wanted on numerous charges was arrested following a standoff with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received a report 51 year-old Stephen Scott Rucker was in a room…
Garner Welcomes New Town Attorney
The Town Council has selected Terri Jones to be Garner’s new town attorney. When she starts in her new position on Monday, Oct. 12, Jones will become the first town…
Public Input Session About Garner PD Slated For Oct. 13
Event Is Part of CALEA Assessment Process As part of the CALEA assessment taking place Oct. 12-14th, Garner Police Department personnel and members of the community are invited to offer…
Deputies Need Help Identifying These Two People
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of two people they need to identify. The individuals are wanted for questioning for a break-in reported September 22, 2020 at the…
Search Warrant Reveals New Details In Murder Investigation
A newly released search warrant has revealed new details about the murder of a Johnston County woman who was allegedly shot and killed by her stepfather. On August 21st at…
Garner Man Charged With Fraudulently Seeking Over $6 Million In COVID Relief Funds
RALEIGH – A Garner man was charged with fraudulently seeking over $6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice…
Man’s Prediction Comes True With $139,042 Lottery Win
GARNER – On Sept. 12, William Lassiter’s prediction that he would one day win a Cash 5 jackpot came true to the tune of $139,042. “I always told her I…
