Money doesn’t grow on trees, it grows on ‘Moss’

Money doesn’t grow on trees, it grows on ‘Moss’

When Police Chief Tom Moss retires in October, he’ll leave more than just a legacy. A scholarship for a graduating GMHS student is being established in his name.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Faces and Places,Police | No comment
Police briefs: Sept. 15 through Sept. 20

Police briefs: Sept. 15 through Sept. 20

Police investigate a suspicious fire at a vacant house, and a thief makes off with more than $30,000 worth of video game systems and games from a White Oak store.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Police | No comment
Garner Chiropractic Open raises funds for kids

Garner Chiropractic Open raises funds for kids

Dr. Perry Kirch, who runs the event, says he may have to make it a two-day event in the future to allow more players to participate.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Sports | No comment
Donate cans for a cure

Donate cans for a cure

In preparation for Relay for Life in April 2010, Vandora Springs Elementary School is doing an aluminum can recycling project, Cans for the Cure.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | 3 comments
Civic group donates flu supplies to Garner High

Civic group donates flu supplies to Garner High

Answering the call of duty is a monthly goal for the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. The group recently presented Kleenexes and hand sanitizer to GMHS to help in the prevention of the H1N1 virus.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Education,Faces and Places | No comment
Wake Tech recognized for customer service

Wake Tech recognized for customer service

Wake Tech has received the 2009 Thad Eure Jr. Memorial Award for the school’s customer service-training programs and their impact on the region’s hospitality services.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
North Garner Middle School principal finalist for Principal of the Year

North Garner Middle School principal finalist for Principal of the Year

North Garner Middle School Principal John Wall has been nominated as Principal of the Year by WCPSS. Middle school might be an awkward experience for most kids, but Wall gets to — and actually enjoys — living it every day.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Education | No comment
Rotary honors Teacher of the Year

Rotary honors Teacher of the Year

In keeping with the theme “The Year of the Child,” the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club recognized outstanding teachers from all 11 area schools recently with Teacher of the Year awards.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Education,Faces and Places | No comment
Cat of the week: Twiggy

Cat of the week: Twiggy

This picture was taken shortly after an animal lover donated a pet bed to Paw Prints at an adoption event. Twiggy just snuggled right into it and didn’t want to get out.

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Dog of the week: Willow

Dog of the week: Willow

“I was traveling with my friend, a Great Pyrenees mix, saw my foster mom’s house with the good smells and decided to stay for a while. Now I have decided that I need a home of my own.”

Published September 30, 2009 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Pets | No comment