Leah Stegall Shearin, 70

Leah Stegall Shearin, 70

Leah Stegall Shearin, 70, passed away Monday, March 29 at Rex Healthcare.

Garner Police investigate Sophie’s Deli armed robbery

Garner Police investigate Sophie’s Deli armed robbery

The robbery occurred Tuesday at 9 p.m. No one was injured.

Lady Bulldogs owe early success to consistency behind plate

Lady Bulldogs owe early success to consistency behind plate

Wake Christian catcher Ryan Woodard’s instinct is guiding her and the Bulldogs well early in the season

Ashley Carroll’s grand slam lifts Garner past Bulldogs

Ashley Carroll’s grand slam lifts Garner past Bulldogs

After playing solidly at third base for the Lady Trojans, Carroll came up with the biggest hit of the night, a second inning grand slam, as Garner downed SE Raleigh 12-2.

Wake Christian soccer team plagued by injuries, absences

Wake Christian soccer team plagued by injuries, absences

The starting line-up for the Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs soccer team has become an injury-plagued game of musical chairs.

Garner baseball drops tough game at home

Garner baseball drops tough game at home

Garner’s Jacob Baker pitched three shutout innings before giving up a run in the fourth before Hunter Brown came in for relief, only to give up a two-run home run that proved to be the difference in a 3-1 loss for the Trojans.

Garner police briefs: March 16 through March 21

Garner police briefs: March 16 through March 21

The following incidents were reported to the Garner Police Department between Tuesday, March 16 and Monday, March 21.

Garner police charge two in counterfeit scheme

Garner police charge two in counterfeit scheme

Erron Dell Walker, 27, and Eric Dell Walker, 47, of 1101 Curtiss Drive were charged Thursday, March 18.

Dog of the week: Skip

Dog of the week: Skip

“Hi. I’m Skip, and I’m a hound/terrier mix. I am 2½ years old and weigh approximately 55 pounds.

Cat of the week: Moe

Cat of the week: Moe

Moe is a brown domestic shorthair tabby with some white coloring.