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š± What the WakeMedāAtrium deal could mean for care in Garner
Garner, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Garner! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What the WakeMedāAtrium deal could mean for care in Garner
- Gas theft from U-Haul trucks near Garner leads to multiple charges
- How a Garner native spends one life-saving day in surgery
Also on today's calendar: Ritmo Latino Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ WakeMed touts benefits of Atrium deal after weekend backlash (northcarolinahealthnews.org) ā WakeMedās proposed combination with Atrium Health could bring a new mental health hospital and other facilities to Garner, along with thousands of health care jobs in Wake County. Local and state leaders are weighing potential benefits like expanded charity care against concerns over higher costs, consolidation, and who will really control decisions that affect Garner patients. 
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ā¢ 2 arrested in connection with U-HAUL trucks gas left near Garner, Wake County Sheriff's Office says (cbs17.com) ā Two people were arrested after deputies responded to reports of gasoline being siphoned from several U-Haul trucks on Benson Road near Garner early Monday morning. Wake County Sheriffās Office investigators say the suspects face multiple counts related to vehicle tampering, breaking and entering, and misdemeanor larceny, and the case remains under investigation. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Spend a day with surgeon Dr. Alexis Betancourt (unc.edu) ā A vascular surgeon who grew up in Garner is now handling high-stakes trauma and complex artery procedures after training at UNC, with plans to join Atrium Health in Charlotte. Her hour-by-hour account shows the intense pace and life-saving decisions behind a typical day in the operating room. Ā Ā Ā
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The Pout-Pout Fish ā
Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Rd, Garner
10:00 am
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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Band Spring Concert
Ligon Middle 706 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601
6:00 pm -
Small Business Week Lunch
Garner Chamber of Commerce 401 Circle Dr. Garner, NC 27529
11:30 am -
Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanical Garden's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Garner Chamber of Commerce Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9241 Sauls Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603
5:00 pm -
Massages for Mom
Garner Chamber of Commerce 1002 Vandora Springs Rd. Garner, NC 27529
6:00 pm -
TheaterWorks USAās The Pout-Pout Fish
Garner Chamber of Commerce Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W. Garner Rd Garner NC 27529
10:00 am -
Ritmo Latino Festival ā
Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, 1312 Annapolis Dr, Raleigh
11:00 am -
Carolina Dreamers at Lorraine's Coffee House & Music
Garner Chamber of Commerce Lorraine's Coffee House 101 Timber Pointe Lane Garner, NC 27529
7:00 pm
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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š Events Nearby
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Home Softball vs Ligon
Carnage Middle, 1425 Carnage Dr, Raleigh
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Pelican's Spirit Night
Pelican's Snoballs 40/42, 9182 Cleveland Rd, Clayton
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Softball - Wakefield @ WMMMS
West Millbrook Middle 8115 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
4:15 pm -
CMS Athletic Banquet (Gym)
Clayton Middle Clayton, NC 27520
6:00 pm
Thursday May 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- :::Update::: found out itās a she not a he / sheās with a licensed rehab , she was younger than they thought after seeing her in person .
She will remain in proper care until sheās old enough to be released into the wild . Turing off comments but wanted to let everyone who was followingā¦ (Nextdoor 40-42-70 bypass) - Looking for a mechanic that can tell me what this sound is.
The key is in the ignition but not turned on. Thank you! (Nextdoor The Village At Cleveland Springs)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in Garner. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T1824) in Garner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garner here.
š Nearby News
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- Pickin' in the Park Brings BBQ, Music to Knightdale (midtownmag.com)
- Mars Hill University To Honor Graduates and Present an Honorary Doctorate (mhu.edu)
Fuquay-Varina
- Great Expectations for Charlotte's Levine Scholars Class Of 2030 (collegiatestandard.com)
- Area Calendar, May 5-6, 2026 (wilsontimes.com)
Cary
- No. 18 (thecaryreport.com)
- $45,000+ Cary PokƩmon heist suspect appears in court, owners say most cards recovered (cbs17.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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