A WakeMed police officer, Roger Smith, was shot and killed while on duty at WakeMed Garner Healthplex, leading to the arrest of suspect Benji Martin Jr. The incident has prompted a community and law enforcement mourning, with investigations ongoing and support provided to staff and family.
A family of three, Tyler and Susan Campbell and their 8-year-old son Miles, were killed in a tragic Memorial Day crash in Garner, North Carolina. A funeral service was held at Corinth Baptist Church, where Pastor Mike Conner described the family as joyful and compassionate. The driver responsible for the crash, Jordan Porter, faces second-degree murder charges. The community has held multiple memorials to honor the Campbells, including a vigil by Cub Scouts' Pack 391 and a walk/run at White Deer Park.
The Garner community is mourning the loss of the Campbell family, who were killed in a car crash caused by an impaired driver with a history of traffic violations. The family, known for their strong community ties and kindness, left a lasting impact on their neighbors and friends. A vigil was held in their memory, and their son Miles, who was declared brain dead, will be an organ donor.
A tragic car crash in Garner claimed the lives of Tyler and Susan Campbell and their 8-year-old son, Miles, after a driver ran a red light. The family, remembered for their generosity and community involvement, has left a profound impact on friends and neighbors. The driver, Jordan Alexander Porter, faces charges of driving while impaired, with additional charges pending. The community has held vigils to honor the family and support each other through the loss.
A tragic car crash in Garner claimed the lives of Tyler and Susan Campbell and their 8-year-old son, Miles, after a driver ran a red light. The family, remembered for their generosity and community involvement, has left a profound impact on friends and neighbors. The driver, Jordan Alexander Porter, faces charges of driving while impaired, with further charges pending. The community has held vigils to honor the Campbells, who were known for their compassion and charitable spirit.
Garner has introduced the DiskMantler, a device designed to disassemble decommissioned hard drives and separate valuable internal components from the casing by vigorously shaking it for as little as 8 seconds. This aims to reduce e-waste and provide a safer alternative to traditional shredding and melting methods. The company also plans to release the DeMag, a super degausser that demagnetizes HDD disk platters and magnets, making data forensically unrecoverable. These innovations address both environmental and security concerns related to hard drive disposal.
A neighborhood in Garner, North Carolina, was hit by an EF-1 tornado, causing extensive damage to homes and properties. The tornado, with wind speeds of up to 110 mph, lasted for about four minutes and traveled approximately 1.5 miles. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The community quickly rallied together to support those affected, with volunteers helping with cleanup efforts. Local officials are urging people to stay away from the affected area, and town employees will collect debris in the most impacted neighborhoods.
A neighborhood in Garner, North Carolina, is recovering after an EF-1 tornado caused extensive damage, with winds reaching up to 110 mph. Several houses and sheds were damaged, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The community quickly rallied together to support those affected, with residents and church groups stepping in to help with cleanup efforts. Garner officials are urging people to stay out of the affected area, and town employees will be collecting debris. Power restoration and repairs to infrastructure are also underway.
An EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of up to 110 mph tore through Garner, North Carolina, damaging over 20 homes and causing significant destruction. No injuries were reported, but several houses and sheds were severely damaged, with trees falling onto homes and cars. Cleanup efforts are underway, with town employees collecting debris and utility companies working to restore power. The community has rallied together to support affected residents, offering assistance in clearing debris and providing much-needed help.
A multiple-car pileup on Interstate 40 near Jones Sausage Road caused major traffic delays during the morning commute, with backups stretching for several miles. The crash resulted in damaged cars and first responders working to clear the scene, but specific injuries have not been reported. All lanes of the interstate were eventually reopened, returning traffic to normal.