A Wake County hospital police officer killed Saturday morning in Garner was a “hero” who likely prevented other deaths during a struggle with a gunman who shot the officer and was later charged with his murder, according to Garner Police and WakeMed officials.

The Town's food drive continues through Nov. 26. We plan to make additional deliveries of donated items to other Garner food pantries over the next three weeks.

Garner’s growing efforts to brighten public spaces with art have earned some well-deserved statewide recognition.

The Town recently received the 2025 North Carolina Great Places for Public Art Award from the American Planning Association-North Carolina Chapter during the organization's annual conference in Charlotte on Oct. 15.