Headlines

Connecticut power plant explosion said to involve gas pipe purging

Less than a week after federal officials recommended tightening fire safety guidelines related to gas-line purging, another incident has devastated a power plant in Middletown, Conn., killing at least five people.

Organizers aim to attend all county meetings on Garner’s library

When it comes to closing Garner’s library, community organizers want to make sure they don’t miss a word of public discussion from county commissioners.

Hundreds gather for Southeast Regional Library community meeting

If one sentiment was shared among community members during Thursday night’s meeting, it was that closing Southeast Regional Library shouldn’t even be an option.

Safety board agrees to recommend changes to gas policy makers

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board agreed to a proposal that recommends tighter safety requirements for gas-line purging.

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Faces and Places

Cat of the week: Brady

Cat of the week: Brady

Brady is a gray domestic shorthair tabby who was born March 2009 and has been neutered. He is a gentle, low-maintenance kitty with very striking eyes

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Student achieves milestone at JKO Karate in Garner

Student achieves milestone at JKO Karate in Garner

Tim Wewer achieved a personal milestone Friday, Jan. 29 by earning his black belt.

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Gift 4 at Garner Historic Auditorium to showcase local talent

Gift 4 at Garner Historic Auditorium to showcase local talent

The town of Garner will hold the popular community variety show Gift 4 on Saturday, Feb. 13 in time for Valentine’s Day.

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Garner Police Department swears in new officers

Garner Police Department swears in new officers

Preston Moore Charles of Windsor and returning veteran officer Bert Walker were welcomed on board by a good-sized crowd of well-wishers and fellow officers.

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RushHour Karting raises $3K for Haiti

RushHour Karting raises $3K for Haiti

RushHour Karting recently held a Race for Haiti event at their facility, raising more than $3,000 to donate to the American Red Cross earthquake relief fund.

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Spotlight on Student: Ashley Mallet, Timber Drive

Spotlight on Student: Ashley Mallet, Timber Drive

Dancing is a family tradition for Ashley Mallet. She has been studying ballet, jazz and tap at Triangle Dance Academy for the past seven years.

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Garner’s youth basketball season kicks off

Garner’s youth basketball season kicks off

The Parks and Recreation Department’s youth basketball season began Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Avery Street Recreation Center.

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Wake Tech instructor Suzy Barile on book tour

Wake Tech instructor Suzy Barile on book tour

Barile has written “Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General,” a work of non-fiction based on the lives of her great-great-grandparents.

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