Section of Aversboro Road closed today

Section of Aversboro Road closed today

A small section of Aversboro Road (between 5th and 7th avenues) is closed until 4 p.m. today while crews repair a water main.

Published March 10, 2010 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment
Garner reveals final streetscape plans

Garner reveals final streetscape plans

Dozens of Garner residents previewed final drafts of the town’s long-term transportation and streetscape plans during an open house at Garner Historic Auditorium Wednesday, March 3.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in City, Featured | No comment
ConAgra’s departure means uncertain future for Garner

ConAgra’s departure means uncertain future for Garner

Nearly nine months after a gas explosion ripped through ConAgra’s Slim Jim plant in Garner, the Omaha, Neb.-based food company has decided to shutter the factory sometime next year.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, City, Community, Featured | No comment
Garner Parks and Recreation offers mentoring program

Garner Parks and Recreation offers mentoring program

The P.H.A.T. Kids Mentoring Program is part of a national effort by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the N.C. Mentoring Partnership.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in City, Community | No comment
White Deer Park featured in fitness blog

White Deer Park featured in fitness blog

Local writer (and former N&O fitness reporter) Joe Miller visited White Deer Park for the first time this past weekend. Check out his short video, which highlights the park’s many features.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in City, Community, Headlines | No comment
ConAgra’s departure could mean more jobs for Garner, officials say

ConAgra’s departure could mean more jobs for Garner, officials say

The site could become an industrial office hub that would more than make up for the jobs lost, town leaders say.

Published March 8, 2010 | Posted in Business, City, Headlines | No comment
ConAgra to close its Garner facility

ConAgra to close its Garner facility

Company officials said that they plan to close the plant in 15 to 18 months.

Published March 3, 2010 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment
Garner urges residents to complete census forms

Garner urges residents to complete census forms

This year, officials have set a goal of an 80 percent response rate across Wake County.

Published March 3, 2010 | Posted in City, Headlines | No comment
Missing Garner fire funds may lead to increased Wake County oversight

Missing Garner fire funds may lead to increased Wake County oversight

As the investigation into the missing fire department funds continues, Wake County might enact tighter rules before giving public money to nonprofits like GVFRD.

Published March 3, 2010 | Posted in City, Headlines, Police | No comment
Shaw Sanitation’s trash lawsuit with Garner, All-Star moves ahead

Shaw Sanitation’s trash lawsuit with Garner, All-Star moves ahead

In the coming weeks, attorneys representing both Garner and the losing trash vendor will interview people under oath about the Town Council’s selection of All-Star Waste Services to handle town trash service.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in City | No comment