PB&J brings fun to customers

PB&J brings fun to customers

The owners of PB&J Fun Factory, located at 5901 Fayetteville Road in Raleigh, held a premiere night and a grand opening Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 20, respectively.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
DanZe Zone studio offers array of classes

DanZe Zone studio offers array of classes

With her staff of six, DanZe Zone owner Dawn Ziglar offers an array of classes for ages 16 months to adults, ranging from traditional tap, jazz, and ballet to popular styles inspired by hit TV shows “So You Think You can Dance” and “America’s Got Talent.”

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
Birth announcement: Aidan Ray Johnson

Birth announcement: Aidan Ray Johnson

Stacie and Ryan Johnson of Garner announce the birth of their son, Aidan Ray, on Aug. 1 at WakeMed. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20.5 inches.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | No comment
Garner’s St. Christopher church has new vicar

Garner’s St. Christopher church has new vicar

As vicar of St. Christopher Episcopal Church on Vandora Springs Road, the Rev. Ralph Fogg will be trying to get more folks, especially young families, into the pews of the small congregation.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Faces and Places,Faith | No comment
Dog of the week: Lacie

Dog of the week: Lacie

My name is Lacie, and I am another victim of the economy. My family couldn’t keep me, so they returned me to Paw Prints Animal Rescue, and now I am looking for a true forever home.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Pets | No comment
Center Stage receives top honors at Showstoppers East Coast National Finals

Center Stage receives top honors at Showstoppers East Coast National Finals

Dancers from Center Stage’s Senior Dance Team, who performed in Garner’s third annual “Gift” last year, received the highest award available at Showstoppers: Double Platinum.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | No comment
Timberlake-Edwards engagement

Timberlake-Edwards engagement

Elizabeth Timberlake and Casey Edwards will exchange wedding vows at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, September 25 in Fuquay-Varina.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | No comment
Garner police, citizens meet for National Night Out

Garner police, citizens meet for National Night Out

National Night Out was held nationwide Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Garner community held its event in the parking lot of Target at White Oak Crossing.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Police | No comment
Jones Insurance agent honored with Eagles Award

Jones Insurance agent honored with Eagles Award

Allison C. Tolksdorf of Jones Insurance Agency has qualified to receive the Eagles Award from the Leading Producers Round Table of the National Association of Health Underwriters.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places | No comment
CSI Garner? East Garner Magnet Middle students play investigators

CSI Garner? East Garner Magnet Middle students play investigators

A highlight of the week for campers was making and taking home a small vial of artificial blood.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Education,Faces and Places | No comment