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Dozens of blue pinwheels dot the lawn of the Sampson County Courthouse in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. (Courtesy photo)
Advocates of children gather for event
On Wednesday April 17, community agencies gathered to mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Sampson County Department of Social Services and the Guardian Ad Litem Program hosted an awareness event at the Sampson County Courthouse. Guest speakers included Judge Henry Stevens, Jim Brinkley with The Sampson County DSS Board of Directors, Sarah Bradshaw and Dene Johnston with the Sampson County Department of Social Services, and Mary Ne...
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Convocation, commencement set at Sprunt
KENANSVILLE – James Sprunt Community College’s annual Convocation in recognition of Community College Month will be held on Tuesday, April 30, at 3:30 p.m.. in the Monk Auditorium on campus. Commencement exercises will be held two weeks later, on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in the Duplin County Events Center Convocation Donors to James Sprunt Community College Foundation in 2012 will be recognized during the ceremonies. The event is open...
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Kendall Lanier enjoys a ride on Megan Merritt's horse, Abby, during the 4-H horse workshop held this past Saturday at the Cooperative Extension office. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Horsin’ around
Local 4-H kids and horse enthusiasts came together for some horse play this past weekend at the Sampson County Cooperative Extension Office and Livestock Facility. Spearheaded by the Cooperative Extension’s college intern Jessica Hogan, Saturday’s “A Day of Horse Play” featured a series of diverse and informative 20 to 30 minute workshops for free to 4-Hers who love horses and wanted to learn more about them. A junior agriculture educatio...
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Hunter Nethercutt with a couple fellow students during a tailgating event as part of his East Carolina University marketing class' participation in the 2013 Honda Civic Marketing Challenge. (Courtesy photo)
Marketing learning
Clinton native Hunter Nethercutt and fellow East Carolina University students are gaining real-world experience with a real client and a real budget of $3,000 as part of a senior marketing project at the university. A team of ECU marketing students, led by Dr. Christy Ashley, was selected to compete in a nationwide challenge sponsored by American Honda Motor Company in conjunction with EdVenture Partners. The competition has taken place ove...
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Those who provide crisis assistance sought
A resource in times of crisis can come in many shapes and sizes and through any variety of channels or venues. Knowing how to tap into those resources when they are needed can help greatly boost the quality of life in a community — Department of Social Services officials, who deal regularly in providing help in those crisis situations, know that well. In order to not only make known their own services, but to raise awareness of others who p...
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Smithfield Foods Inc. and the City of Clinton are collaborating on promoting single-stream recycling throughout the Smithfield Foods cafeteria and all offices. Smithfield has approximately 35 collection points within its plant dedicated to sorting recyclables from the in-house garbage. The city is providing a dozen 96-gallon containers, which will be collected weekly by city staff. Smithfield officials said the company is already very engaged in recycling and is looking forward to participation with the city's program, which expands the company's efforts because it is a single-stream collection process with a wide diversity of recyclable items. Pictured, from left, are: Jeff Vreugdenhil, Clinton Public Works director; John Connet, Clinton city manager; Keith Baily, director of Environmental Affairs for Smithfield Foods Inc.; Tony Steffen, Clinton Public Works manager; Kyle Narron, general manager of Smithfield Foods Inc.'s Clinton plant; Norman Johnson, environmental manager for Clinton area Smithfield Foods Inc., and Clinton sanitation operators Anthony Rich and Ben Coleman. (Courtesy photo)
Smithfield, City of Clinton combine efforts
Courtesy photo Smithfield Packing Company and the City of Clinton are collaborating on promoting single-stream recycling throughout the Smithfield Packing Company cafeteria and all offices. Smithfield has approximately 35 collection points within its plant dedicated to sorting recyclables from the in-house garbage. The city is providing a dozen 96-gallon containers, which will be collected weekly by city staff. Smithfield officials said the...
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Suspect sought in armed robbery
Clinton police are hoping residents can help them locate a suspect wanted for questioning in the weekend armed robbery of two local residents who reportedly were robbed of wallets and cell phones after giving the suspect a ride. Although the suspect reportedly fired into the vehicle, no one was injured in the incident, according to officers. The incident began in the wee hours of Sunday morning, around 1 a.m., when the two victims — one 1...
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A group of seventh graders from Harrells Christian Academy helped spruce up the town Friday by cutting back bushes and putting out new pine straw at the town hall which is located just across the street from the school. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Crusaders to the rescue
To do their part in helping to keep their community clean, about 100 middle school students from Harrells Christian Academy got their hands dirty this past Friday. As part of a community service project, the sixth and seventh grade Crusaders invaded the town of Harrells with rakes and brooms, cleaning up three main locations in town — town hall, Harrells Park, and around the Harrells town sign. For about an hour and half Friday morning, s...
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Knowles to serve on Veterans and Military Advisory Committee U.S. Congressman Mike McIntrye welcomes Ann Knowles, Sampson County Veterans Service Officer as a new member on his Veterans and Military Advisory Committee, Knowles attended the first meeting since her appointment back in March in Wilmington. McIntrye, first elected to represent the 7th Congressional District in 1996, is on the House Ag and Armed Services committees. Knowls said she was pleased to be on this committee as she sees it as a step to make sure the issues surrounding veterans is in front of the congressman all the time. She has worked with him on a couple of bills he was instrumental in getting passed, including the Veterans Outreach Bill which pass unanimously through the House. It will be introduced again by McIntrye with the hope that the Senate will do a companion bill and it will become law. (Courtesy photo)
Knowles to serve on Veterans and Military Advisory Committee
Courtesy photo U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre welcomes Ann Knowles, Sampson County Veterans Service Officer as a new member on his Veterans and Military Advisory Committee, Knowles attended the first meeting since her appointment back in March in Wilmington. McIntyre, first elected to represent the 7th Congressional District in 1996, is on the House Ag and Armed Services committees. Knowles said she was pleased to be on this committee as sh...
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Students in Clinton High School's advanced theatre arts class rehearse for their upcoming production of "Football Romeo." (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
‘Romeo’ comes to Clinton High
“Romeo, O Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” At Clinton High School that’s where. This coming Saturday, April 27, Clinton High’s Advanced Theatre Arts class will be presenting “Football Romeo,” a dinner theatre comedy. Not exactly Shakespeare’s version, the updated play is set at Verona Beach High School where the new drama teacher wants to put on a production of “Romeo and Juliet.” Typical high school drama ensues when Nicola, who believes ...
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Sampson’s Historical Highway Markers – Steamboat Trade
Location: NC Hwy 411 at Black River, Clear Run, NC Marker text: Naval stores and lumber were primary cargo on vessels navigating Black River, ca. 1875-1914. Remains of the steamer A.J. Johnson lie 60 yards, south. During the era of steamboat trade, the Clear Run community in southern Sampson County was the head of navigation on the Black River. The use of flats or pole boats, begun by settlers in the 1700s, was quite common by the mid-180...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 4/17 - Terrance Lashawn Simmons, 20, 235 Clive Jacobs Road, Clinton, obtaining property by false pretense. Bond $5,000; court date April 26. 4/18 - Katherine Marie Bryan, 19, 44 Maple Grove Church Road, Newton Grove, simple possession marijuana (2 grams). No bond; court date May 29. 4/19 - Curtis Lee Watson, 40, 411 North Boulevard, Clinton, harassing phone calls. Bond $2,000; court date May 14. 4/19 - Jamiel Antoi...
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Clinton Police Lt. Chris Oates sits with Sunset Avenue fifth graders Madison Knapheide and Deantwan Johnson during a visit to the school this past Wednesday. Clinton Police Department officers have visited with Sunset students regularly each Wednesday since January. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Police go back to school
When a group of Clinton Police Department officers showed up at Sunset Avenue School in January, they got strange looks and even some tears. Now, they are welcomed with open arms as part of the school’s fifth grade class. The weekly visits began as a pilot program to have police officers visit with students every Wednesday, speak with them and help them with anything they needed in an overall effort to give the youngsters a positive associa...
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Summer safety is part of summer fun
We are continuing our theme of eye safety and protection to recognize April as National Home Eye Health Month. By emphasizing the simple things we can do to reduce the risk of eye injury that exists in our everyday lives, your family will be more able to enjoy the fun filled days of summer and there is less chance that we will see each other in the local emergency room. Since the kids will soon be out of school for the season let’s look at ...
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Lions Fish Fry Thursday Volunteers work to prepare fish plates during last year's annual Clinton Lions Club Fish Fry. They'll be doing it again Thursday, April 25, at the Sampson Agri-Expostion Center during the much-anticipated fry, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and again from 4 until 7 p.m. Tickets are available from any Lion member or at the door. Eat in or take out available. The Lions will also be collecting eyeglasses during the day to be sent to people in need in other countries. Last year, Lions distributed more than 6 million glasses in developing nations. Local residents are urged to drop off glasses when they come by to pick up their fish plates. (Courtesy photo)
Lions Fish Fry Thursday
Courtesy photo Volunteers work to prepare fish plates during last year’s annual Clinton Lions Club Fish Fry. They’ll be doing it again Thursday, April 25, at the Sampson Agri-Exposition Center during the much-anticipated fry, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and again from 4 until 7 p.m. Tickets are available from any Lion member or at the door. Eat in or take out available. The Lions will also be collecting eyeglasses during th...
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R-S holds Career Day
Courtesy photo On April 18,Roseboro Salemburg Middle School held its annual Career Day. There were thirteen presenters from Sampson and Cumberland County who volunteered their time to speak with the students at Roseboro Salemburg Middle School. The purpose of Career Day was to expose students to different career paths so they can begin thinking about what courses they need to enroll in during high school and college. The ultimate goal is to...
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Makin’ the grade
Restaurant Grades Week of April 15, 2013 Lakewood Seafood 92.5 Hunter’s Café 97 Tony’s Amoco 95 Tiendas Romeros 93.5 Brock’s Grill-Spiveys Corner 97 Main Street Pizza 96.5 Express Market #2 94
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Honor Roll- Hobbton Elementary
Hobbton Elementary School Superintendent’s List 5th Grade: Lizzie Phipps 3rd Grade: Yoselin Romero Principal’s List 3rd Grade: Amelia Spell, Conner Grimes 4th Grade: Hector Gonzalez-Vasquez 5th Grade: Dalton Cantrell, Preston Daughtry, Macie Jones, Kameron Lee, Anna Sutton, Daniel James Wilson, Emanuel Lopez, Joshua Parker, Ellington Tart Honor Roll 3rd Grade: Chason Beasley, Nathaniel McLamb, Oscar Najera-Acevedo, Le...
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Honor Roll- Midway Middle
Midway Middle School Below are the students who earned honors for the third nine weeks grading period. Superintendent’s List 6th grade:Brayden Coats, Rachel Edwards, Christopher Oates, Zannah Tyndall, Chandler Williford 7th grade: John Hodges, Rachel Hodges, Kara Holland, Dawson McLamb, Kayla Robinson 8th grade: Alea Belflowers, Adam Butler, Jonathan Hernandez, Elle Lenker, Madelyn Pope, Jacob Register, Charlie Strickland, Maggie...
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Melissa McKay and Michael Nelson, archaeologists with TRC Environmental, team up to excavate more of the historical site located in a field on Bass Lake Road near Hwy. N.C. 24 at Bonnetsville. TRC Environmental was hired by the N.C. DOT to investigate this site before the new Hwy. N.C. 24 comes through. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Digging for history
The N.C. Hwy. 24 expansion project will eventually bring new and major changes to one of the main stretches of roadway in Sampson County, but before it comes through, some old and previously unknown local history is coming to the surface. For the past three weeks, a group of five archaeologists have been hard at work digging up layers of Sampson County soil on Bass Lake Road near Hwy. 24 at Bonnetsville. “We are with TRC Environmental. Ou...
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