Paper and packaging giant looking to bring R & D facility to town

Paper and packaging giant looking to bring R & D facility to town

Here is some news on the local job front as unemployment rises.

Published February 28, 2009 | Posted in City,Headlines | No comment
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder in Creech Road slaying

Ex-boyfriend charged with murder in Creech Road slaying

The Wake County Sheriff describes the shooting that occurred last Tuesday morning in North Garner as a domestic dispute, according to published reports.

Published February 28, 2009 | Posted in Headlines,Police | No comment
Town won’t see much direct stimulus money

Town won’t see much direct stimulus money

Santa Claus apparently will not be coming early to Garner this year .

Published February 27, 2009 | Posted in City,Headlines | No comment
Trojans choke in second round of NCHSAA sectionals

Trojans choke in second round of NCHSAA sectionals

It started so well for the top-ranked Trojans.

Published February 27, 2009 | Posted in GMHS,Sports | No comment
Vandora Springs named one of two “Super Safe Schools” in Wake

Vandora Springs named one of two “Super Safe Schools” in Wake

Today the North Carolina Board of Education recognized Vandora Springs Elementary as a “Super Safe School”, according to a release issued by Wake County Public Schools.

Published February 26, 2009 | Posted in Education,Headlines | No comment
Pastor’s Perspective: Spirituality is More Than a Buzzword

Pastor’s Perspective: Spirituality is More Than a Buzzword

Spirituality is a buzzword today. Language related to one’s spirituality has become so generic that it can mean almost anything to anybody. Spirituality needs to be pinned down so that people can learn to be spiritual again.

Published February 25, 2009 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Spotlight on Student: Zayvon Powell, East Garner Year Round Elementary

Spotlight on Student: Zayvon Powell, East Garner Year Round Elementary

Despite being a relative newcomer to East Garner Year Round Elementary School, fourth grader Zayvon Powell has already impressed teachers and staff both in the classroom and in his relationships with other students.

Published February 25, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
Kids Skip Rope for Healthy Hearts

Kids Skip Rope for Healthy Hearts

February is National Heart Awareness Month, and elementary school students around the country are jumping at the chance to help out their communities – literally.

Published February 25, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
Try This Glass Slipper on for Size

Try This Glass Slipper on for Size

Children who attend Garner Magnet High School Drama Club’s production of “Cinderella” on Wednesday, Feb. 25 are in for a special treat: They can get their picture taken with the cast after the show.

Published February 25, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
Police Briefs: Feb. 3 through Feb. 12

Police Briefs: Feb. 3 through Feb. 12

Eight tires disappear from Cottman Transmissions, and four pieces of construction-oriented vehicles are pilfered from R. W. Moore.

Published February 25, 2009 | Posted in Police | No comment