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Raleigh accident closes portion of Atlantic Avenue

An accident involving a school bus and another vehicle has closed Atlantic Avenue between Spring Forest and Millbrook roads, Raleigh police report.

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GARNER

Scotty McCreery Day, All America-style

Scotty McCreery pitched in $10,000 toward Garner’s All America City fundraising during a multi-stop charity jaunt around town, a donation that put the town over its goal.
GARNER

Garner leaders unhappy with new billing system

A shift in the way the state collects vehicle property taxes could result in a one-time boost in revenue limits information on vehicle tax receipts and leads to questions about payment rates.
GARNER

Garner council reviews $25 million budget

Garner leaders poured over the proposed $25 million budget for the 2013-14 year at a work session on Wednesday. Elected leaders probed staff about various elements during a work session that extended from the morning into the night.
GARNER

Just one year into the job, Doelling will return to Colorado

Garner’s first filled its newly created management analyst and internal auditor position just over a year ago. The town will now have to do it again, as Kady Doelling has decided with her husband to move back to Colorado.
BUSINESS

Videos aim to promote tourism in Johnston County

TLC Host Patrick Brown is the "JoCo Traveler" for new promotional videos
BUSINESS

Business Notes: May 19

The Small Business Center at Johnston Community College has scheduled the following free seminar. To register, call Shelley Gardner at 919-209-2591, email swgardner@johnstonncc.eduswgardner@johnstonncc.edu or visit johnstoncc.edu/sbcseminars.
GARNER

Group bangs the drums for imprisoned mothers

A group of about 50 demonstrators led by an activist couple combined a "Happy Mothers Day" message with a protest over incarceration rates at the state prison for women in Raleigh.
EDUCATION

Senate lets Wake commissioners take over school construction

Amid accusations that legislators were targeting the Wake County school system, the state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would allow Boards of Commissioners in nine counties, including Wake, to take over authority to own and build schools.
GARNER

Garner Fire captain almost through national program

Captain Shawn Godwin has finished three of four years at a National Fire Academy program, an experience both he and his chief say has proven beneficial to his career and to Garner Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
NEWS

Garner dancers tap, clog their way to wins

The Center Stage School of Performing Arts’ dance teams attended the Star Systems Dance Competition in Raleigh, April 26-28. All four senior and teen soloists placed in the top 10 lineups (Rachel Petherbridge, first overall senior, Kati Wrenn, third overall senior, Lauren Sago, fifth overall...