Pastor’s Perspective: Spiritual self-defense, part 3

Pastor’s Perspective: Spiritual self-defense, part 3

There are some people who think the Christian faith can be summarized into a list of dos and don’ts. This is because some religious people give the impression that Christ is more concerned with the dos and don’ts than anything else. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Published May 29, 2009 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Pet of the week: Charlie

Pet of the week: Charlie

“I’m Charlie, and I am a 1-year-old (I had my first birthday last week) Labrador and Rottweiler mix who is looking for a new home. I am an intelligent boy who loves kids, running, and treats.”

Published May 29, 2009 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Pets | No comment
Mildred W. Watson, 87

Mildred W. Watson, 87

Mildred W. Watson, 87, passed away Thursday, May 28.

Published May 29, 2009 | Posted in Obituaries | No comment
Local educator receives ‘Honor a Teacher’ award

Local educator receives ‘Honor a Teacher’ award

Garner resident Beverly Dudley, a health and physical education teacher at Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary, received the Teacher Leadership Award sponsored by the Western Wake Area Principals.

Published May 29, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
Peak Fitness stops selling prepaid memberships

Peak Fitness stops selling prepaid memberships

It might be little consolation to those who frequented the gym’s now-defunct Garner location, but Peak Fitness has agreed to stop selling prepaid memberships until they can secure bonds for each health club.

Published May 29, 2009 | Posted in Headlines | 2 comments
Garner teen charged with statutory rape

Garner teen charged with statutory rape

A 19-year-old Garner man has been charged with the statutory rape of an 11-year-old girl, reports the N&O.

Published May 29, 2009 | Posted in Headlines | No comment
Police briefs: May 11 through May 17

Police briefs: May 11 through May 17

Domestic disputes turn violent, and a Benson man is charged with driving the wrong way on a dual-lane highway.

Published May 28, 2009 | Posted in Police | No comment
Garner Senior Center earns “Center of Excellence” designation

Garner Senior Center earns “Center of Excellence” designation

After a year-long review process, the State of North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services has recognized the senior center as a great place to be.

Published May 27, 2009 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment
Wake Christian special graduation edition … on sale now!

Wake Christian special graduation edition … on sale now!

The Garner Citizen celebrates Wake Christian Academy’s graduating class of 2009 in its May 27 issue.

Published May 27, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
How does Garner’s budget compare to others?

How does Garner’s budget compare to others?

See how Garner’s $23.3 million budget stacks up against other nearby cities and towns.

Published May 26, 2009 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment