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
Lady Bulldogs finish third in First Pitch Tourney

Lady Bulldogs finish third in First Pitch Tourney

The Bulldogs batted around to win 12-0 in five innings over Raleigh Charter Saturday to finish third in the WCA First Pitch Tournament.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Featured, Sports, WCA | 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
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.”

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Featured | No comment
GCNT around the world: Daytona 500

GCNT around the world: Daytona 500

Garner resident and businessman Johnny Foster, of Foster Lake and Pond Management, enjoys NASCAR racing and a great newspaper at the Daytona 500 Sunday, Feb. 14.

Published March 2, 2010 | Posted in Community, Featured | No comment
Slideshow: Wake Christian spring sports preview

Slideshow: Wake Christian spring sports preview

Photographer Annette Taylor gives us an inside look at WCA varsity baseball, softball and soccer training.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Featured, Sports, WCA | No comment
Citizen Choice Awards: Triangle Baptist Church

Citizen Choice Awards: Triangle Baptist Church

“Triangle Baptist Church is a safe place to give voice to their struggles because they’re among friends who aren’t judging,” Pastor Poythress said. “We don’t preach to them because that’s not what they’re here for. They are lonely, grieving and stressed.”

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Community, Featured | No comment
Capital Area Teen Court gives offenders second chance

Capital Area Teen Court gives offenders second chance

Everyone makes mistakes, and here in Wake County there is a program to help the next generation realize their mistakes and make good choices.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education, Featured, Opinion | No comment
Snowmen plead case for Garner’s library

Snowmen plead case for Garner’s library

Reader Kelly Maddox sent in this photo, taken during one of Garner’s recent snowfalls.

Published February 24, 2010 | Posted in Community, Featured | No comment