Garner home involved in credit card scam

Garner home involved in credit card scam

Garner police say that items purchased with stolen credit cards were delivered to 401 Kentucky Drive in Garner, WRAL reports.

Published July 29, 2010 | Posted in Headlines,Police | No comment
Former fire cadet accused of assault was living in Garner

Former fire cadet accused of assault was living in Garner

Daniel Robert Muller, 24, a former Raleigh fire cadet charged with first-degree kidnapping and first-degree sexual offense of a Smithfield woman, was renting a room at a house in Garner, MyNC reports.

Published July 28, 2010 | Posted in Headlines,Police | No comment
Garner Council looking to join the pack in banning dog tethers

Garner Council looking to join the pack in banning dog tethers

Garner’s Town Council has asked a town committee to draft a new ordinance that would ban pet owners from leaving their dogs tied up without supervision, the first clear sign that Garner leaders intend to join other municipalities in the region in adopting new anti-tethering rules for dog owners.

Published July 27, 2010 | Posted in City,Headlines | 1 comment
Tucker Dupree to participate in U.S. Olympic Committee’s Residency Program

Tucker Dupree to participate in U.S. Olympic Committee’s Residency Program

Dupree, a world-ranked Paralympic swimmer and Garner Magnet High School graduate, will move to Colorado Springs, Colo. to take advantage of the coaching and training facilities for elite athletes.

Published July 23, 2010 | Posted in Headlines,Sports | No comment
Garner EMS can take calls in Johnston County, commissioners say

Garner EMS can take calls in Johnston County, commissioners say

Johnston County commissioners have approved a change allowing other ambulance companies — such as Garner Medical Transport, the existing division of the Garner EMS & Rescue Squad — to provide backup service for Johnston Ambulance Services, the Garner-Clayton Record reports.

Published July 21, 2010 | Posted in City,Headlines | No comment
N.C. Secretary of Commerce to speak at Garner Chamber event

N.C. Secretary of Commerce to speak at Garner Chamber event

N.C. Secretary of Commerce J. Keith Crisco will be speaking at the dinner after the Garner Chamber’s Plug in the Future conference on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Published July 21, 2010 | Posted in Business,Headlines | No comment
Garner police ask for help to locate missing man

Garner police ask for help to locate missing man

Christopher Jerome Allen, 35, was last seen Friday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m. wearing gray pants and a white T-shirt while leaving the PJ Foods distribution center where he worked.

Published July 20, 2010 | Posted in Headlines,Police | No comment
Animal tethering in Garner to be discussed tonight

Animal tethering in Garner to be discussed tonight

The law and finance committee will bring the issue of animal tethering before Garner Town Council Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

Published July 20, 2010 | Posted in City,Headlines | No comment
Vandora Springs bridge closed for maintenance this week

Vandora Springs bridge closed for maintenance this week

The bridge over Hwy 70 on Vandora Springs Road will be closed from 9 a.m. Tuesday through 3 p.m. Thursday, the N&O reports.

Published July 19, 2010 | Posted in City,Headlines | No comment
Garner considers pine straw ban by early 2011

Garner considers pine straw ban by early 2011

Garner leaders have joined other local cities and towns in agreeing to ban the placement of pine straw and other highly flammable landscaping materials near apartment complexes and other commercial buildings in town.

Published July 13, 2010 | Posted in City,Headlines | No comment