East Garner Magnet Middle School students paint chairs to help Haiti

East Garner Magnet Middle School students paint chairs to help Haiti

EGMMS ESL students have put a large amount of effort into a project they believe will make a difference for Haitian people.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Education, Faces and Places | No comment
Garner Realtor earns Certified Distressed Property Expert designation

Garner Realtor earns Certified Distressed Property Expert designation

Gina Miller, a Realtor with RE/MAX United, completed training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Faces and Places | No comment
Holloway-Carroll engagement

Holloway-Carroll engagement

Lena Holloway and Bobby Carroll have plans to be married July 10 with a planned honeymoon to the Mediterranean.

Published March 8, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places | No comment
Stephon Drane: Garner’s basketball star returns

Stephon Drane: Garner’s basketball star returns

After losing nine players to graduation, Head Coach Eddie Gray’s squad was a young group of talented players that needed something to bring the team together. Enter Stephon Drane.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Faces and Places, GMHS, Sports | No comment
Aversboro kindergarteners celebrate 100 days of school

Aversboro kindergarteners celebrate 100 days of school

The students learned about numbers — and milestones — as they celebrated their 100th day of school Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Published February 23, 2010 | Posted in Education, Faces and Places | No comment
Cat of the week: Tallie

Cat of the week: Tallie

Beautiful Tallie was found along with her brother, both apparently abandoned by their owner. She is outgoing, sweet and affectionate.

Published February 23, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Pets | No comment
Notes from the Teacher’s Desk: Michael Rhodes, Rand Road Elementary

Notes from the Teacher’s Desk: Michael Rhodes, Rand Road Elementary

Rand, a physical education teacher, got the spark to teach while he was a young student at Garner schools.

Published February 15, 2010 | Posted in Education, Faces and Places | No comment
Wake Tech student to compete in Special Olympics

Wake Tech student to compete in Special Olympics

For about seven years, Kristine Hughes has been pursuing her dreams as an athlete. Now she has been named to the 50-member Team-NC to compete in the national Special Olympics.

Published February 15, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Sports | No comment
Garner Rotary volunteers help Haiti

Garner Rotary volunteers help Haiti

Garner and Clayton Rotary clubs pooled their resources and money together at the Rainbow Lanes Bowling Center, where more than 300 Rotary members and supporters volunteered to package 40,000 meals for Haiti.

Published February 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places | No comment
Sovereign King Church, town leaders come together for Garner Citizens for Haiti

Sovereign King Church, town leaders come together for Garner Citizens for Haiti

The prayer concert drew more than 100 people despite unfavorable weather and raised $1,600.

Published February 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Faith | No comment