Garner
Man Shot During Struggle Over Gun
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Garner man was injured in a shooting that occurred during a physical altercation over a firearm in the Cleveland community. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Johnston County Woman Scammed $1 Million In Fake Romance
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A western Johnston County resident was manipulated into sending a scammer over $1 million. The 82 year-old woman fell for the romance scam after being showered with…
Chris Adams Named Next Garner Police Chief
GARNER – A 26-year veteran of the Garner Police Department and U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been named the department’s next chief of police. Chris Adams, who has been serving…
Report: Convicted Felon Tries To Grab Shotgun After Crashing Car In High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A convicted felon is back in custody after allegedly shooting at an innocent motorist, leading authorities on a two-county pursuit, and attempting to reach for a shotgun…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
CLAYTON — A Johnston County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that covered multiple highways but ended safely without injuries. The incident began on…
Vandalism Blamed For Untreated Wastewater Discharge
GARNER – Johnston County officials have reported a discharge of untreated wastewater that occurred between September 3 and 4 near 13383 Cleveland Road, Garner, in western Johnston County. According to…
I-40 Reopens After Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 have reopened after a fatal three-vehicle crash shut down traffic Thursday afternoon near mile marker 311, close to Veterans Parkway. The…
74-Year-Old Johnston County Man Scammed Twice, Loses $10,500
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 74-year-old man from western Johnston County has fallen victim to two separate scams over the past three years, resulting in a total financial loss of $10,500.…
Suspects Ram Car Into Business During Early Morning Burglary
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – Authorities are searching for multiple suspects involved in a bold early-morning break-in at a local business. The incident occurred around 4:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, at…
Judy Bass Selected As Recipient Of 2025 James R. Stevens Service To Garner Award
GARNER – A longtime Garner resident with over 30 years of service to the community has been named the 2025 recipient of the James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award.…
Man Accused Of Using Deceased Mother’s Bank Cards For Purchases
CLAYTON — A Garner man is facing felony charges after allegedly using his deceased mother’s financial cards to make unauthorized purchases at local businesses. Joseph William Tolson, 32, of Royalty…
Town Manager Miller Completes Prestigious Leadership Program
Garner Town Manager Jodi Miller recently completed the prestigious Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the Harvard Kennedy School. The three-week program, held on the Harvard Kennedy…
