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Contributed GMHS held a Gallery Show Opening showcasing the artwork of several students, including this piece by Amanda M. Jones.
Students host Gallery Show at GMHS
Garner Magnet High School hosted a student-run Gallery Show Opening on May 14, in the school’s library. The show featured artwork and fiction from the GMHS Art Club, the Creative Writers’ Club, and music from the Jazz Band. The show was fully funded, planned and executed by students of GMHS. “The idea was to have the writing come to life with artwork and music that coincided with the themes of the poems and short stories,” said Amanda J...
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From left: Mayor Ronnie Williams, Retiree Evelyn Burgess, Garner Chamber of Commerce director Denise Nowell, Garner Chamber of Commerce president Neal Padgett, and Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Gainey.
Garner honors local teachers, students
On May 13, the Garner Educational Foundation held the 2013 Marjorie B. Barefoot Educational Awards Recognition Ceremony. “Education is the passport to the future,” said Mayor Ronnie Williams. “Ignorance is ten times as expensive as education.” One teacher and one teacher assistant from every school in Garner were selected as Teacher of the Year and Teacher Assistant of the Year. The ceremony also congratulated teachers who received their ...
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Contributed Scotty McCreery delivers cases of peanut butter to Amy White, founder and director of development of Community of Hope Ministries in Garner.
Scotty McCreery gives back to Garner
It was Scotty McCreery Day in Garner on May 14, and McCreery – who took time off from his busy schedule to return home – marked the occasion by giving back to his hometown in several ways. The season 10 “American Idol” winner first paid a surprise visit to his old elementary school, Timber Drive Elementary, and donated seven new Lenovo computers to his former music teacher, Beth Palmieri. The donation was made possible by a partnership be...
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Home receives extensive damage in blaze
  Garner Fire officials responded to a house fire last week. Although officials were able to get the fire under control quickly, they were not able to save the home.   According to Garner Fire Rescue Chief Matthew Poole, Garner fire officials received a report of a fire at 2:04 p.m. on May 14 at 8414 Fawncrest Drive . Poole said when fire officials arrived on the scene the entire roof structure of the home was in flames....
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Arrests An arrest was made in an April 27 incident reported off Aversboro Rd. allegedly involving physical, non-aggravated assault. An arrest was made in an April 27 incident reported off Ave...
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Arrests An arrest was made in an April 3 incident reported off Vandora Springs Rd. allegedly involving burglary by forced entry. An arrest was made in an April 3 incident reported at Kmart o...
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Arrests An arrest was made in a March 28 incident reported off US 70 allegedly involving burglary by non-forced entry and buying or possessing a narcotic. An arrest was made in an incident a...
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March 21-27 Arrests An arrest was made in a March 21 incident reported at Kohl’s off Shenstone Blvd. allegedly involving larceny by shoplifting. An arrest was made in a March 21 incident r...
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March 13-20 Arrests Two arrests were made in incidents allegedly involving larceny by shoplifting reported March 13 at Walmart Supercenter off Fayetteville Rd. An arrest was made in a Marc...
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