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
GCNT around the world: Los Cabos, Mexico

GCNT around the world: Los Cabos, Mexico

Ray Dunlap shares his Garner Citizen with staff members at The Westin Resort and Spa in Los Cabos, Mexico, while attending a business meeting Feb. 2. It was a nice place to escape the snow in Garner.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Featured | No comment
Dog of the week: Teddy

Dog of the week: Teddy

Teddy has come a long way from the early days of his rescue. As a 5-year-old Australian shepherd mix he needs room to run and really wants to please, even though he is not sure how.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Cat of the week: Denver

Cat of the week: Denver

Denver is a white domestic shorthair tabby with brown markings. He was born about October 2007 and has been neutered.

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Citizen Choice Awards: John Wall

Citizen Choice Awards: John Wall

Wall, a Wake County educator since 1990 and NGMS principal since 2005, joins other Garner education proponents to promote and fulfill his school’s mission of helping children be successful.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Education | No comment
Top 10 human medications that poison pets

Top 10 human medications that poison pets

Here is a list of the top 10 human medications most frequently ingested by pets, along with some tips on how to prevent pet poisoning from human medications. This list comes from calls received at Pet Poison Helpline.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Cleveland Library sponsors “Freedom to Read” Contest

Cleveland Library sponsors “Freedom to Read” Contest

For the contest, students are to write a one- to two-page essay or draw a one-page, letter-size original picture or design about their favorite book.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community | No comment
Garner’s Diane Bailey a local country-western legend

Garner’s Diane Bailey a local country-western legend

Bailey, a Garner resident, gained national exposure from debuts at the Grand Ole Opry and an appearance on “American Bandstand.”

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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.

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Curves of Garner collects donations for food drive

Curves of Garner collects donations for food drive

During the month of March, Curves of Garner will collect nonperishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the area for the annual Curves Food Drive.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Community | No comment