Garner
Town in Wake County, North Carolina
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Uncut: Garner community gathers to remember 9/11
The town's remembrance comes 25 years after the devastating terror attacks that killed thousands.
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Garner community gathers to remember 9/11
The town's remembrance comes 25 years after the devastating terror attacks that killed thousands.
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One new team in the HighSchoolOT girls flag football statewide rankings after first week of action
The HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 is presented by State Employees' Credit Union. It is the state's top set of rankings, featuring teams from all classifications across the four major associations.
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Car crashes into garage in Garner, driver charged with DWI
Just before midnight, a car ran into the side of the garage, leaving a large hole in a home in Garner.
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Rivalry Index: Rating the top NC high school football rivalries taking place in Week 3
History, success, geography, balance, and unique features factor into the rivalry index. Ratings, unlike the bragging rights that are going to be claimed this week, are always up for debate.
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East Garner Middle School's New Backpack Policy Sparks Confusion
The principal of East Garner Middle School, Sharon Fennell, addressed parental concerns regarding the school's newly implemented backpack policy, which mandates that students leave their backpacks at home.
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Garner police looking for missing man
The Garner Police Department is asking for the public's help looking for Michael Melton, 52.
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The 2026 HighSchoolOT Volleyball Showcase recap, videos, photos
D.H. Conley defeated Cleveland, Corinth Holders defeated Garner, Hoggard defeated Seaforth, Cardinal Gibbons defeated J.H. Rose, and Green Level defeated Chapel Hill on Aug. 22, 2026.
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No. 4 Millbrook throttles No. 18 Garner to open 2026 football season
The Millbrook Wildcats visited the Garner Trojans in nonconference football action on Aug. 20, 2026.
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Advent of NIL agents adds to learning curve for Garner's A.J. Randle and his Clemson HOF mom
"NFL agents have to take classes, be certified, and they can only make 3 percent. Why should a guy down in his basement who decides he's going to be an agent be able to charge more than an NFL agent?"
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HSOT Jamboree at Wake Forest: Videos, streams, stories, and photos
One stop shop for links to game stories, streams, photos, and videos from the 2026 HSOT Jamboree at Trentini Stadium at Wake Forest High School on Friday, Aug. 14.
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No. 18 Garner holds off No. 12 Northern Nash to cap off the HSOT Jamboree
The Trojans defeated the Knights in Game 4 of the second HSOT Jamboree at Wake Forest High School.
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Garner man accused of urinating on people during Morgan Wallen concert
Police in Maryland said they responded to a fight at the Morgan Wallen concert and arrested Jayson Reed, a Garner man accused of urinating on several concertgoers.
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Cars, building hit after shots fired at Garner apartment complex, police say
Garner police are investigating after shots were fired at the Timber Creek Apartments Tuesday night.
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HighSchoolOT Jamboree at Wake Forest to feature 8 east region favorites from 4 classifications
The August 14 event at Wake Forest will include threats in the 7A, 6A, 2A, and 1A classifications.
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Warrants: Four Oaks officer now a suspect in 2004 Garner homicide of 16-year-old
According to court documents obtained by WRAL News on Tuesday, Megan Potter, a police officer with the Four Oaks Police Department, is identified as a suspect in the death of Josh Davis. Davis, 16, was found dead on Hall Boulevard on Jan. 6, 2004.
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WRAL Investigates: Social media ‘takeovers’ overrun private neighborhood pools
Residents shared pictures and videos with WRAL Investigates showing crowds of people in the pool area and around the community. They tell WRAL Investigates they believe the HOAs have taken minimal action.
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Here are the winners of the 2025-26 HSOT Honors awards
HighSchoolOT Honors recognizes the best in NC high school sports in 2025-26, presented by Talk It Out NC, First Carolina Bank, and Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina.
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Father charged with attempted first-degree murder after 2-year-old left with spinal fracture
Garner police charge father with attempted first-degree murder after 2-year-old hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Dexter Lawrence 7-on-7 held at Wake Forest High School: Photos, highlights, and interviews
Eight schools gathered for the fourth annual Dexter Lawrence 7-on-7 Tournament at Wake Forest High School.
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Two firefighers hurt while responding to fire at Garner home
Two firefighters were injured while responding to a house fire in Garner on Old Cascade Drive, around 6:15 a.m.
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Wolfpack Capital City Football 7-on-7: Photos, highlights, and interviews
High school football teams from multiple states, including North Carolina, traveled to NC State University to compete in a 7-on-7 summer camp.
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Police investigating reported stabbing in Garner
Police are investigating a reported stabbing near Avery Street in Garner late Tuesday night.
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'I'm happy to be alive': Garner man severely burned from boat fire accident during fishing trip
Only on WRAL, Connor Gecewicz spoke from his hospital bed about the harrowing moments on a Memorial Day weekend fishing trip at Topsail Beach.
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South Garner High School student arrested, accused of bringing gun, drugs to school
Officers arrested 18-year-old Jayden Curtis on Thursday after he was accused of bringing a gun and drugs on school grounds. He is being held in the Wake County Detention Center where police said he will be charged as an adult.
