Garner Coverage

Publix Super Markets signs lease for new Garner area location

Publix Super Markets is coming to the Garner area with a new store off Hwy 42!

Police: Woman hit by vehicle in Garner while crossing the street

The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Timber Drive shut down after hit-and-run crash leaves one person seriously injured

Reports say the driver hit a tree in the median after losing control.

New Garner Lidl opens in June with gift card giveaway, samples and open house

The new Lidl grocery store in Garner, NC is having their Grand Opening on Wednesday, June 14 including a gift card giveaway, free samples, special deals and more!

Garner Police Department offers self-defense classes

The number of people interested in self-defense classes caused the Garner Police Department to add more classes to help meet the community's demand.

Garner Police Dept. adding additional self-defense classes

Detective Brittany Nestor said the class had over 50 people sign up during the first 24 hours the classes were available.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Spending bill to send $27 million from Washington D.C. to Wake County

Wake County is due to receive nearly $27 million in federal funding for various projects in the omnibus spending bill currently awaiting the president's signature. Here's how some of the money will be spent.

Wake County to receive nearly $27 million for projects in bill on President Biden's desk

Wake County is due to receive nearly $27 million in federal funding for various projects in the omnibus spending bill currently awaiting the president's signature. Here's how some of the money will be spent.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Garner adding station for police, fire, EMS to serve booming population

A new public safety station will bring police, fire, and ambulance crews together under one roof to respond faster to emergencies in a fast-growing part of Wake County.

Groundbreaking ceremony set for public safety center in Garner

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Tuesday for the new Caddy Road Public Safety Center in Garner.

School system raises concerns over new charter school in Garner

Advocates are raising concerns that a new charter school opening up in Garner could increase segregation in the school district.

102 alerts, 56 recovered cars and 50 arrests: License plate cameras have helped Garner police solve crimes in first six months of use

Since implementing 15 Flock cameras in February, Garner police have made 50 arrests using the new technology.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

License plate readers help police make arrests, recover stolen cars

Garner police have made 50 arrests in the first six months of using their new Flock cameras.

Update on new Lidl coming to Garner

See an update on the Lidl grocery store expected to open in Garner, NC.

Garner adopts non-discrimination ordinance

Garner's Town Council unanimously approved adopting a non-discrimination ordinance on Tuesday night.

Japanese-owned logistics firm bringing new jobs, warehouse to Garner

Third-party logistics firm MD Logistics will open a facility in Garner to serve the life sciences industry, adding 30 workers by the end of 2023.

Garner leaders consider highest tax rate hike in decades

Garner leaders say the town needs more money to keep up with growth. The town was on track to raise property taxes this year - now town council members want to double that increase.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Garner leaders propose larger increase to property taxes

Garner leaders say the town needs more money to keep up with growth. The town was on track to raise property taxes this year - now town council members want to double that increase.

Garner, Louisburg to consider building mixed-use developments

The E District would be located just off the U.S. Highway 70 exit from Interstate 40 in Garner. In Louisburg, the town council is considering a project expected to be the largest development in the history of Franklin County.

Raleigh-based developer proposes 225-acre, mixed-use site for Garner near White Oak

It's unclear how soon the Garner Town Council could consider Grady Matthews and Wycliff Development's proposal for the 225-acre E District.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

License plate cameras help Garner police solve crimes

The Garner Police Department is among several law enforcement agencies in the Triangle using automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to help determine if cars are stolen or wanted in a crime.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Man dies after being hit by car in Garner

A man was killed after being hit by a car in Garner on Tuesday night.

Johnston Co. deputies investigate fatal shooting

The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said at least one person is dead after a shooting in Johnston County Thursday night.

Prayer service held by Ukrainian church in the Triangle

There is a large Russian presence on the Ukrainian border right now which has heightened alarm in the region. Locally, one Ukrainian church held a service to discuss and pray for those involved.

Ukrainian church in Garner holds prayer service

There is a large Russian presence on the Ukrainian border right now which has heightened alarm in the region. Locally, one Ukrainian church held a service to discuss and pray for those involved.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter