Paper and packaging giant looking to bring R & D facility to town

Here is some news on the  local job front as unemployment rises.

http://garner.mync.com/site/garner/news/story/28328/change-of-plans-means-potential-for-new-jobs-in-garner

Ex-Boyfriend charged with murder in Creech Road slaying

The Wake County Sheriff describes the shooting that occurred last Tuesday morning in North Garner as a domestic dispute, according to published reports.

The incident resulted in the death of 49-year-old Garner woman June P. Carlyle. Authorities allege that Jose Manuel Valdez-Masias, 44, also of Garner, shot Carlyle in the face and then shot himself. He remains alive and has been charged with murder.

The incident happened outside of Carlyle’s home at 800 Creech Road.

In response, authorities placed nearby Creech Road Elementary School under a brief lockdown before most students arrived.

Services for Carlyle are scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

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http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1422489.html

Town won’t see much direct stimulus money

Santa Claus apparently will not be coming early to Garner this year .

It is unlikely that the town will receive a slice of the $787 billion recently authorized by the U.S. Congress, town finance director Lin Jones said on friday.  President Barack Obama signed the economic recovery plan into law Feb. 17.

Jones said Garner is not likely to get money for existing projects, including 14 shovel-ready items submitted to the governor’s office in January. Totaling $44 million, those  proposals include a new Town Hall, a community center and parks enhancement.

Garner also will not get any federal funds to shore up an estimated half-million dollar shortfall from reduced sales tax and building revenues, according to Jones.

However, Garnerians will not be left out in the cold. They may benefit from some of the estimated $6.1 billion going to North Carolina. Jones says the town may receive funds from other agencies like the Department of Transportation, the Department of Justice or Wake County. Those funds would help pay for  roads, police or housing rehabilation, he says.

Wake County Public School System also expects to receive funding as well, some which may trickle down to Garner facilities.

Though he expects no direct aid, Jones says plans can change.

“I’d be happy to be wrong,” he said.

Vandora Springs named one of two “Super Safe Schools” in Wake

Assistant Principal Gail Walker and Principal Troy Peuler show off the school's new banner with help from a few third-grade students.

Today the North Carolina Board of Education recognized Vandora Springs Elementary as a “Super Safe School”, according to a release issued by Wake County Public Schools.

It  is one of tw0 in Wake County (the other being Reedy Creek Middle in Cary) to receive the designation.  Schools applied for the designation last fall. This is the third straight year Vandora Springs has been recognized with the distinction. Troy Peuler is the school’s principal. Forty schools received the designation statewide.

http://www.wcpss.net/news/poston/vandora_safety/index.html

Man and woman shot near Creech Road, woman dies.

A school system spokesperson says this morning’s lockdown was over by8:30 a.m., before most students were on campus.

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1416978.html

Police question witness accounts in Orduna case

N&O crime reporter Thomasi McDonald reports that investigators are looking into the statements of other people at the party where Orduna was last seen alive.

Authorities believe the 18-year-old Texas woman got into a fight with another woman at a party on Monday evening. As a result of the altercation, she and Spencer Bolick left the house, which is rented by Bolick, and drove off. Investigators say it now appears Bolick was talking to the other woman via phone when Orduna left the vehicle.

Orduna died Tuesday evening from injuries related to a major head trauma that coroners say is consistent with leaving a moving vehicle.

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1416555.html

Public discussion on WCPSS’ diversity policy Thursday

A public forum on Thursday night in Raleigh will focus on the impact of Wake County Public School’s diversity policy.

More information is included in the link below:

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1416607.html

WCSO investigates shooting near Creech Road, lockdown lifted

The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting near Creech Road Elementary. Earlier today, the investigation led authorities to place the school under a brief lockdown. The measure has since been lifted, reports NBC-17.

http://garner.mync.com/site/garner/news/story/28010/abc-11-garner-school-on-lockdown

Creech Road Elementary on lockdown after shooting nearby, ABC11 reports

Creech Road Elementary School in North Garner

ABC 11 reports that as of 9 a.m., the Garner Elementary school is under “Code Yellow” status following an apparent shooting that occurred near the school.

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6675472

Autopsy suggests Orduna’s injuries ‘consistent with her exiting the vehicle’, N&O reports

Garner Police have confirmed that 18-year-old Mayela Orduna died from a massive head trauma, reports N&O crime reporter Thomasi McDonald . The autopsy suggests the injury is “consistent with her exiting the vehicle,” police said.

Local authorities found the Texas teen early Tuesday morning along Aversboro Road after a passing motorist spotted her.

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1412354.html