October 25, 2025
Garner
Man Charged With Robbing Two Johnston County Businesses
Authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for robbing two Johnston County businesses this month. Dennis Ray Horne, 45, of Stedman, NC is accused of robbing the Holiday…
Sheriff’s Deputies Need Help Identifying Holiday Inn Robbery Suspect
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance identifying a man who robbed the Holiday Inn Express located at 105 Leone Court near the I-40 / NC42 interchange in Cleveland…
Neal Padgett Named 2020 Winner Of James R. Stevens Service To Garner Award
GARNER – One of Garner’s biggest boosters and most well-known faces is being honored for his many years of work on behalf of his hometown. Neal Padgett, who led the…
Report: Grandson Stole $24,000 From 90 Year-Old Grandmother’s Checking Account
A 27 year-old man is accused of forging checking belonging to his 90 year-old grandmother and cashing them at various locations. The elderly victim, who lives in Garner, reported the…
Update: Wake Deputies Charge Father With Child Abuse
UPDATE 9:00pm – After interviewing neighbors and witnesses, Wake County Sheriff’s investigators have charged the children’s father, Darren Wayne Karie with two counts of misdemeanor child abuse. He is currently in…
Town Of Garner Wins Honors For Financial Report For 31st Consecutive Year
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Garner for its Comprehensive Annual Financial…
Garner Startup Pivots To Face Mask Production
A Garner-based startup company, Sanctuary Systems, is doing its part to help protect local employees against COVID-19. Sanctuary Systems recently has pivoted its non-woven textiles company to produce face masks…
Winning $1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Garner
Jennifer Broadwell of Raleigh is the winner of the first Power 10s $1 million top prize. Broadwell purchased her lucky $10 ticket from Steve’s on West Garner Road in Garner.…
