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Cooper murder trial begins
Sam Cooper Jr. was arrested in connection with a November 2007 bank robbery in Garner and is charged with five counts of murder and attempted murder and robbery in Wake County.
Aversboro Elementary teacher a semifinalist for First-Year Teacher of the Year award
Karen Hall, a second-grade teacher at Aversboro Elementary School, is one of 15 semifinalists for the Diane Kent-Parker First Year Teacher Award.
Section of Aversboro Road closed today
A small section of Aversboro Road (between 5th and 7th avenues) is closed until 4 p.m. today while crews repair a water main.
Garner reveals final streetscape plans
Dozens of Garner residents previewed final drafts of the town’s long-term transportation and streetscape plans during an open house at Garner Historic Auditorium Wednesday, March 3.
ConAgra’s departure means uncertain future for Garner
Nearly nine months after a gas explosion ripped through ConAgra’s Slim Jim plant in Garner, the company has decided to shutter the factory sometime next year, leaving some wondering "Now what?"
Lady Bulldogs finish third in First Pitch Tourney
The Bulldogs batted around to win 12-0 in five innings over Raleigh Charter Saturday to finish third in the WCA First Pitch Tournament.
Faces and Places
East Garner Magnet Middle School students paint chairs to help Haiti
EGMMS ESL students have put a large amount of effort into a project they believe will make a difference for Haitian people.
Garner Realtor earns Certified Distressed Property Expert designation
Gina Miller, a Realtor with RE/MAX United, completed training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.
Holloway-Carroll engagement
Lena Holloway and Bobby Carroll have plans to be married July 10 with a planned honeymoon to the Mediterranean.
Stephon Drane: Garner’s basketball star returns
After losing nine players to graduation, Head Coach Eddie Gray’s squad was a young group of talented players that needed something to bring the team together. Enter Stephon Drane.
Aversboro kindergarteners celebrate 100 days of school
The students learned about numbers — and milestones — as they celebrated their 100th day of school Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Cat of the week: Tallie
Beautiful Tallie was found along with her brother, both apparently abandoned by their owner. She is outgoing, sweet and affectionate.
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