From Part-time Hobby to Full-time Passion

From Part-time Hobby to Full-time Passion

For Garner resident Regina Chayer, what started as a simple hobby has grown into a new form of self-expression that has gotten her published in magazines and exhibited in a museum.

Published January 30, 2009 | Posted in Faces and Places | No comment
Smith Elementary Prepares for IB Magnet Status

Smith Elementary Prepares for IB Magnet Status

Late last year, Smith Elementary grabbed headlines by gaining International Baccalaureate magnet status. But how will the designation affect students, teachers and administrators?

Published January 29, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
Why It Matters

Why It Matters

Garner residents talk about what the inauguration means to them.

Published January 29, 2009 | Posted in City | No comment
Garner People: Jeff Hart

Garner People: Jeff Hart

A self-taught musician, Jeff Hart is like Garner’s version of Slash—but with a degree in political science.

Published January 29, 2009 | Posted in Faces and Places | No comment
Local Photographers Win “Great Place to Be” Contest

Local Photographers Win “Great Place to Be” Contest

Young Garner residents participate in the “Garner, a Great Place to Be” photography contest.

Published January 29, 2009 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | No comment
A Cheap Fix

A Cheap Fix

Animal advocacy group offers low-cost spay and neuter at new clinic

Published January 28, 2009 | Posted in City | No comment
Tom Jones Sponsors January Chamber Breakfast

Tom Jones Sponsors January Chamber Breakfast

On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Tom Jones Drug sponsored the Garner Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business Exchange Breakfast.

Published January 27, 2009 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
Cleveland Chamber Hosts Third Annual Awards Banquet

Cleveland Chamber Hosts Third Annual Awards Banquet

The annual Cleveland Chamber banquet was attended by more than 130 members of the community.

Published January 27, 2009 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
Aldermen Consider Incentives to Attract Major Retailers to Town

Aldermen Consider Incentives to Attract Major Retailers to Town

To lure big-box stores and shopping outlets, Garner officials are contemplating offering public money to close deals.

Published January 27, 2009 | Posted in City | No comment
Bringing Down the House

Bringing Down the House

Local businessmen, family members, friends and neighbors celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Rand-Bryan House off of U.S. Highway 50.

Published January 26, 2009 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment