Christmas only comes but twice a year

Christmas only comes but twice a year

Heather Park Kid Zone became a festive showcase for table-top Christmas trees, holiday wreaths, custom greeting cards and stained glass — among other unique gifts and trinkets — during Garner’s first Christmas in July vendor and craft show.

Published July 31, 2009 | Posted in Community | No comment
Garner Police Department adds new officer

Garner Police Department adds new officer

GPD welcomed Michael Medlin, who was sworn in recently by Deputy Chief Eric Copeland.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Police | 1 comment
Police briefs: July 11 through July 16

Police briefs: July 11 through July 16

An attempted strong-arm robbery encounters a setback when the suspects are unable to operate their getaway vehicle, and someone snatches a cell phone, an iPod and a digital camera from a car in the Best Buy parking lot.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Police | No comment
Dog of the week: Reba

Dog of the week: Reba

“Do I look a little bit sad to you? Well, I am sad. I have been looking for a permanent home for a long, long time.”

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Pets | No comment
Cat of the week: Austin

Cat of the week: Austin

Austin is a gray and cream Siamese mix; he was born in March 2008.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Optimist Club welcomes new member

Optimist Club welcomes new member

Optimist Club President Jerry Medlin welcomed new Optimist member Paul Lee at a recent club meeting.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | No comment
Editor’s desk: Happy anniversary, GCNT

Editor’s desk: Happy anniversary, GCNT

Some readers have told me privately when they disagree with a story, lack of coverage or, in some cases, too much coverage. But they still support us, knowing that we’re trying to do the right thing. Do we fall short some times? Yes, we do. Do we reflect and take in feedback from our readers? Absolutely.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Opinion | No comment
Wife defends husband in terror plot

Wife defends husband in terror plot

The wife of Daniel Patrick Boyd says that her husband and sons, who have been accused of being involved in a terrorist plot, are innocent.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Headlines | No comment
Garner man seeks answers on autism from Obama

Garner man seeks answers on autism from Obama

Scott Taylor is concerned with the lack of health care coverage for conditions relating to autism.

Published July 30, 2009 | Posted in Headlines | No comment
Photos: Obama in Raleigh

Photos: Obama in Raleigh

The Garner Citizen was at Broughton High School Wednesday, July 29 for President Barack Obama’s town hall meeting about health care reform.

Published July 29, 2009 | Posted in Community,Multimedia,Photos | 2 comments