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Man killed in crash survived ConAgra blast
James “Junior” Evans of Garner who was killed on Tuesday evening in a motorcycle accident was a survivor in the ConAgra explosion that killed three people earlier this month.
Tourney results for Post 232
American Legion Post 232 partook in a weekend tournament, winning one game and placing sixth overall.
Garner man dies in crash
James "Junior" Evans of Garner was killed on Tuesday evening when his motorcycle was hit by a car that ran a red light on N.C. 42.
Trash vendor selection draws community ire, curiosity and maybe a lawsuit
With little public discussion, the Town Council turned aside staff recommendations on a low bidder in favor of a homegrown company. A cheaper contract would have saved taxpayers $360K.
Garner High summer league twice sweeps SSS
Bad week to be a Spartan: The Garner varsity summer league swept the Smithfield-Selma team twice in one week.
Post 232 downs Apex in a more conventional fashion
Post 232 returned home Monday, June 22 to take on Apex for the second and final time in the regular season. Coach Chris Cook's post-game assessment? "We played awfully well," he said.
Faces and Places
Dogs of the week: Tinkerbell and Mollie
"My name is Tinkerbell and my sister is Mollie, and we are little puppies barely 7 weeks old. Our German Shepherd mommy died, so we are looking for a human family to love and protect us."
GHA home to Hay Now! debut musical
Garner Historic Auditorium showcased a dramatic play about the breakdown of a marriage plus the lack of mutual respect between people these days.
Cat of the Week: Mojo
Mojo is quite the ladies' man and loves to snuggle up with his foster mom every opportunity he gets.
Garner High band teacher resigns, pursues graduate degree
"I said I would cut my hair into a Mohawk if we scored above an 80 and dye it blond if we scored above an 85 in the competition," Caldwell recalled. "A week later, I had a bleached-blond Mohawk."
Notes from the Teacher’s Desk: Nakia White, East Garner Elementary School
"I remember having my feelings hurt by a teacher," says East Garner Elementary School's Teacher of Year, Nakia White. "I said, 'When I become a teacher, I'm not going to be that way.'"
Spotlight on student: Shelby Hammerstein, East Garner Magnet Middle
'A well-rounded young lady': Rising freshman Shelby Hammerstein plays violin, takes Irish dance classes, and races go-karts.
Junior Miss Garner fights for rights of disabled
Rachel Petherbridge was diagnosed at an early age with ocular albinism, nystagmus and exotropia, a combination of visual impairments that are not completely correctable with glasses.
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