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Zachary Peters
Three face resisting officer charges
An attempt to serve criminal papers on one Sampson County man has led to the arrest of three local residents, two who officers say tried to thwart their efforts to execute the failure to appear warrants. Sheriff’s Cpl. Marcus Smith said the arrests came after deputies went to 4369 Roanoke Road, Newton Grove to serve warrants on Zachary Peters, 22, of that address for failing to appear on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and po...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 4/11 - James Lee Staton, 22, 300 Hunter Road, Clinton, failure to comply/child support. Bond $500; court date April 23. 4/11 - Terrick Sherrill Armwood, 31, 1160 Thompson Way, Turkey, failure to comply/child support. Bond $1,000; court date April 23. 4/12 - Aaron Eugene Lockwood, 24, 200 Catherine St., Benson, failure to appear on two counts giving fictitious information to a law enforcement officers. Bond $1,100; court date M...
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A new beginning for the Sampson Farmers' Market will start May 1. The market will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. with the season to extend through October. Marketing for the effort has grown and organizers expect a spike in vendor participation, which they hope will translate into a better turnout from the public. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Interest on rise in city’s Farmers Market
Momentum is building for the Sampson Farmers’ Market kick off in May, and organizers said they are optimistic for the most successful season in the market’s short history and hope that interest — and participation — can continue. Clinton-Sampson planner Audrey Whetten said participation has increased leading up to what many hope will be a new chapter for the market on Lisbon Street in Clinton. “In the last couple weeks, there has been an ...
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A grave marker for Sampson native Walter Johnson, who was just 17 when he died overseas serving his country. This headstone sits in an open field several miles south of Roseboro. The grave will be moved as part of an agreement between the landowner and the county. (Courtesy photo)
A final resting place
The grave of a Sampson County teenager who died serving his country in World War I nearly a century ago, its location in the middle of an expansive field near Roseboro shrouded in mystery for years, will be moved to a place where it can be preserved for future generations. Property owner Glen Fryar gave permission for the removal of Sampson native Walter Johnson’s grave from his property and entered into an agreement by which the county wil...
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April is Public Health Month
April is Public Health Month and this year’s theme is Return on Investment – ROI: Save Lives, Save Money. Much like the business world, ROI indicates the return on investments. Supporting evidence-based public health programs results in healthier communities and reduced cost in treating diseases. Public health’s value can be seen in our health, our lives and our pocketbooks. What would our lives and communities look like without public health...
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Safety glasses are not just for workplace
Continuing with our theme for April as National Home Eye Health Month I’d like to talk about the importance of safety eye wear when working around the home. Too many times we think a project is only going to take a second to complete so why bother with all the safety equipment. What are the chances something could go wrong, right? Just remember that something as simple as the flip of a coin can come up on the wrong side 50% of the time. Whe...
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Vitals
Building Permits Cynthia Simmons Blount, new porch, 1,925 sq.ft. The Ralph Waldo and Eloise Lane Jernigan Trust, new garage, 384 sq.ft. Donel Honeycutt, interior remodel, 1,200 sq.ft. Rosa Amalia Rojas-Sarmiento, mobile home setup, 2,128 sq.ft. Vivian Tanner Haney, new building, 768 sq.ft. Ashley Blackwell, storage building, 180 sq.ft. Murfam Enterprises, LLC, mobile home setup, 2,240 sq.ft. Aubrey Wrench, new bath, 312 sq.f...
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Local food focal point of UW fundraising
The Sampson County United Way’s “Outstanding in Our Fields” fundraiser is just around the corner, and as the five local chefs chosen by United Way to prepare the dinner continue to work on creating their courses, they are working with quality ingredients from right here in Sampson County. To the delight of United Way and their five chefs, all of the food for the highly anticipated dinner event is being donated from local farms and businesse...
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Night of the needle salesman
(Editor’s note: From The State magazine, April, 1974, reprinted with permission.) There is one part of the story that Beulah always leaves out. For a few moments, the night was filled with terror for Beulah Porter. The usually calm farm wife was suddenly engulfed with choking fear as she came face-to-face with a strange-acting man on her back porch. Hughie and Beulah Porter, their four children and a grandmother lived on a farm on Bear...
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Makin’ the grade
Restaurant Grades Week of April 8, 2013 Taco Rico – Newton Grove 97.5 Piggy Wiggly Deli – Roseboro 92 Friendly Mart - Spiveys Corner 96.5 Hardees – Newton Grove 97 Hong Kong City 95.5 Waffle Kitchen 97
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Baggin' the bird Christopher Jolly of Spivey’s Corner harvested his first turkey on April 10 with his grandfather, Mike Melvin. The turkey had 1-inch spurs, a 10.5-inch beard and weighed 15 pounds. Christopher is a student at Midway Elementary School. He is the son of Scott and Leigh Ann Jolly. (Courtesy photo)
Baggin’ the bird
Christopher Jolly of Spivey’s Corner harvested his first turkey on April 10 with his grandfather, Mike Melvin. The turkey had 1-inch spurs, a 10.5-inch beard and weighed 15 pounds. Christopher is a student at Midway Elementary School. He is the son of Scott and Leigh Ann Jolly. (Courtesy photo)
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Crimewatch
Arrests 4/5 - Pedro Antonio Mejia, 31, 136 Gladys Drive, Magnolia, no operator’s license. Bond $500; court date May 20. 4/5 - Luis Castro, 23, 105 Pete St., Magnolia, manufacturing fraudulent ID, providing fictitious information to officers. Bond $2,500; court date May 20. 4/9 - Kenneth Graham Kinlaw Jr., 47, 3861 Hwy. 131 South, obtaining property by false pretense. Bond $3,000. 4/11 - Susan E. Leventhal, 57, 2307 Harnett-Dunn Hwy....
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Dr. Opey Jeanes
Mount Olive College spring commencement May 4
MOUNT OLIVE – Mount Olive College will graduate approximately 360 students at its 59th spring commencement on Saturday, May 4th. Graduation exercises are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. Dr. Opey D. Jeanes will be the commencement speaker. Jeanes has been the vice president for special services at Mount Olive College for over 20 years. He is also the director of MOC at Goldsboro located on Seymour Johnson...
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Kerr's top February students — kindergarten Kerr Elementary recently names its Student of the Month nominees for February. They are: Judith Platero, Donovan Stephen, Reyna Galindo-Lopez, Jocelin Trejo. Ethan Matthis. Jonahs Baylor, Alejandra Ozuna-Chavez, Josue Meza, Anthony Rivas, King Faison, Mercy Jackson, Zylan Warren and Genesis Dubon. (Courtesy photo)
Kerr’s top February students — kindergarten
Kerr Elementary recently names its Student of the Month nominees for February. They are: Judith Platero, Donovan Stephen, Reyna Galindo-Lopez, Jocelin Trejo. Ethan Matthis. Jonahs Baylor, Alejandra Ozuna-Chavez, Josue Meza, Anthony Rivas, King Faison, Mercy Jackson, Zylan Warren and Genesis Dubon.
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Eagle Scout Jarrett Jackson with one of the life flight helicopter pilots who flew down to the Spivey's Corner Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, April 6 for the helipad dedication ceremony. Getting a helipad for Spivey's Corner was Jackson's Eagle Scout project which he called Project Eagle Flight. (Courtesy photo)
Soaring to new heights
The sound of swirling helicopter blades has long been heard at the Spivey’s Corner Volunteer Fire Department as life fight helicopters have landed to transport injured or sick citizens to Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill for immediate medical attention. Although able to land, the helicopters had no real helipad to use. That is, until Midway High School student and Eagle Scout Jarrett Jackson set out to do something about it. According to Jac...
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Kerr's Terrific Kids Kerr Elementary School recently recognized its kindergarten Terrific Kids for the third nine weeks. Students honored are: Maurice Moore, Britney Diaz-Escobar, Bruno Gamez, Deryck Hidalgo, Janelly Sanchez, Jada Faison-Joyner, Zion Lamb, Saniah McNeill, Ashley Zaldivar, Lydia Jackson, Sydney Boone, Elisabeth Rivera, Abanny Caceres, Desirae Rogers, Drake Spell, Gracie Butler, Evelyn Chavez, Zimoria Gonzalez, Sean Bell Jr.,DalsynTew, Blair Miller, Yoandri Zuniga Rodriquez, Camden Matthews, Brandi Sessoms, Peyton Gomez, Jamiyah Joyner, Tristan Powell, James Williams, Ryan McNeil, Alex Bishop, Nyjia Bell, JairiArmas, Alaysia Venable Hunter Avery, Larkin Best, Breydan Parsons, JosueColindres, Hanna Michalek and Marissa Daggs. (Courtesy photo)
Kerr’s Terrific Kids
Courtesy photo Kerr Elementary School recently recognized its kindergarten Terrific Kids for the third nine weeks. Students honored are: Maurice Moore, Britney Diaz-Escobar, Bruno Gamez, Deryck Hidalgo, Janelly Sanchez, Jada Faison-Joyner, Zion Lamb, Saniah McNeill, Ashley Zaldivar, Lydia Jackson, Sydney Boone, Elisabeth Rivera, Abanny Caceres, Desirae Rogers, Drake Spell, Gracie Butler, Evelyn Chavez, Zimoria Gonzalez, Sean Bell Jr.,Dalsyn...
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Keshaun Strickland
Traffic stop lands one behind bars
A traffic stop near Alex Benton Road for a tinted window violation Thursday has left the driver in jail facing far more than a minor highway violation. Kinston resident Keshaun Emmanuel Strickland,21, remained in behind bars late Friday afternoon under a $30,000 secured bond, charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for the sell of a controlled substance, both felonies, as well as misde...
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James Williams
Break-in suspect in custody
An ongoing probe into residential thefts in the northern part of Sampson County has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old who now faces a string of felony charges. James O. Williams, of 1315 Alderman Mill Road, Dunn has been jailed in connection with three break-ins — two in late 2012, the other early 2013 — and remained behind bars late Thursday afternoon under a $12,000 secured bond. Williams now faces eight felony counts related to break-...
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Rallying around cancer survivors
Although Sampson County’s annual Relay for Life event is not until the end of May, local cancer survivors will be coming together this month for the Sampson County Survivors Dinner to celebrate life and share their support and encouragement with one another. The dinner, now in its sixth year, will be held Saturday, April 20 ,from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Clinton Family Worship Center. In addition to being served an Italian dinner of spaghetti ...
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Spell speaks at Rotary meeting Becky Spell addressed the Clinton-Sampson Rotary Club Monday, April 8, updating them on activities of her non-profit organization, Tim's Gifts. Shown with her is Rotarian Chris Fann.
Spell speaks at Rotary meeting
Becky Spell addressed the Clinton-Sampson Rotary Club Monday, April 8, updating them on activities of her non-profit organization, Tim’s Gifts. Shown with her is Rotarian Chris Fann.
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