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Woman facing drunk driving charge
A 34-year-old Dunn woman has found herself in trouble with city law enforcement after being stopped for suspicion of impaired driving and then reportedly backing into the officer’s patrol car as he was attempting to retrieve the alco-sensor from the vehicle. Brandin Apperson Holleman of 39 Oak Tree Court, Dunn, was charged with driving while impaired. She was placed under a $1,500 secured bond and is expected to make her first appearance in...
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Makin’ the grade
Restaurant Grades Week of April 22, 2013 Happy Belly Deli 98 Las Delicias 97.5 SCC Cafeteria 96 Wendy’s 97 Subway/N.E. Blvd 96 McDonald’s/ Newton Grove 97
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The amount of recycling collected from curbs citywide in Clinton has grown gradually from the 10.6 collected in the first week, doubling just two collection weeks later. (Courtesy graphic)
Recycling tonnage continues to rise
The recycling tonnage collected from Clinton curbs has increased every week since the city’s bi-weekly program began last month, a rate projected to cut into the city’s waste stream by 20 percent should it continue. City officials are optimistic it will, lauding residents for a huge participation rate and vowing continued growth to the overall collection effort. Through three weeks, Public Works director Jeff Vreugdenhil said the tonnage ha...
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Eye drops for cataracts
There are many ads on TV, radio and in magazines and newspapers touting the ability of this drop or that pill to cure you of cataracts. Unfortunately, to date there has been no documented evidence that they really work. Many so-called natural cures are on the market today claiming to be an effective treatment for various diseases. Some of these have limited use in modern medicine but most are variations of home remedies that have been handed ...
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The Clinton City Board of Education met at the central office early Friday morning to discuss three, one principal and two assistant principal, contract renewals. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
City schools extend contracts for three
The Clinton City Board of Education held a special called board meeting Friday morning to discuss personnel matters, particularly the renewal of principal and assistant principal contracts. After meeting for about an hour and a half in closed session, the board revealed its decisions, approving Linda Jan Smith, principal at L.C. Kerr Elementary School, to receive a renewed four-year, 12 month contract, effective from July 1, 2013 to June 30...
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From left, actors Clay Boney, Susan Rouse, and Natalie Pope rehearse a scene from the upcoming Old Bluff Theatre Company production of 'Doubt,' which opens May 9. (Courtesy photo)
Rehearsals under way for ‘Doubt, A Parable’
Rehearsals are in full swing as opening night fast approaches for Doubt, A Parable, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by John Patrick Shanley that is produced by the Old Bluff Theatre Company and sponsored by the Happy Belly Deli. Lucy Lockamy directs this show set in 1964, which tells the story of a Roman Catholic school principal Sister Aloysius - a woman with a reputation for tenacity and flinty resolve who inhabits a world of black-and-white,...
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Marisleysi Baltazar makes her Earth Day pledge at Union Intermediate Monday. (Courtesy photo)
UMS sixth-graders celebrate Earth Day
Union Middle sixth-graders got down to earth Monday, celebrating Earth Day by studying a unit on Earth Day and making litterbugs as part of hands-on learning experiences. The unit involved nature, conservation, cleaning up and recycling. Through a rotation of all sixth-grade teachers, each student received a lesson/activity ranging from finding/creating geometrical shapes out of things found in nature to a lesson on the history of Earth D...
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Pictured are the Talent Show winners, Jana Hunter, Jonhnice Williams, and Lorin Hawks, from Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School. (Courtesy photo)
R-S hold talent show; 3 winners tapped
On April 19, Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School held its annual Talent Show. The show titled, “Shine On,” was directed by Jennifer Matthews. Randy Wood, former R-S teacher, was the Master of Ceremonies. Jana Hunter, Haley Wainright, Peyton Crumpler, Lorin Hawks, Kendallyn Faircloth, Ally Grace Royal, Caroline Robinson, Mackenzie Grady, Hailey Lewis, Johnice Williams, and Hannah Gordon did a fantastic job performing for the audience and judges...
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Following its licensing in February, the Sampson County Animal Shelter has received the drug needed to administer lethal injection as a form of euthanasia. Use of the gas chamber is expected to be discontinued next week. (File photo)
Shelter’s gas chamber nears end
With the proper drugs now received to administer to animals for humane euthanasia, the long-operated gas chamber at the Sampson County Animal Shelter is on its last legs. Following the county’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensing at the beginning of February to bury the gas chamber, shelter director Alan Canady said receiving the drugs was the last piece of the puzzle to dismantle the chamber. He confirmed their receipt Thursday...
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The cuteness returns
The Sampson Independent staff is on the hunt for some adorable young faces, and they’re hoping the reading public — both in print and online — will once again help them find those cuties as the paper and its contest sponsors kick off the third annual online contest designed to promote your children. “We are thrilled to be bringing this contest back again,” said Independent editor Sherry Matthews. “It is one of our most popular online co...
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Chefs Debbie Valenti, Patty Tarr, and Trey Cummings work hard and have fun while helping plate chef Joanie Babcock's main course, rosemary roasted pork loin. (Nancy Carr/United Way)
United Way’s ‘Fields’ event a ‘successful’ fundraising
The Sampson County United Way “Outstanding in Our Fields” dinner event, held last Saturday, April 20 at the Prestage Hunting Lodge, produced a bountiful harvest, raising over $10,000 for United Way as organizers work to better the lives of local citizens in the areas of education, income, and health. All involved in the unique fundraiser — everyone from United Way’s Board of Directors to the local chefs who prepared the meal — are still ree...
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Pictured after the Back Pack Buddies presentation are Lions Club Past President Dan Holland, speaker Jean Kunzman, Secretary Diane Westerbeek, Second Vice President Steve Cox and President Roger Williamson. (Courtesy photo)
Lions reach out to help kids through Back Pack Buddies
On Monday evening, April 15th, the Clinton Lions Club were pleased to have as their program, Jean Kunzman, director of Back Pack Buddies. Kunzman stated child hunger is a real issue not just nationally, statewide, but with children in our own local schools. Kunzman shared the following facts: • 80 percent of N.C. households with children and receiving food assistance don’t know where their next meal is coming from • 1 in 5 children go h...
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Dr. Robert "Bob" Immormino from UNC-Chapel Hill showed the students how to take their own saliva and extract their DNA from it. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
On the case
Clinton High School students arrived at school Thursday morning just time to investigate a crime. For NC DNA Day, scientists Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Sacho from NC State University and Dr. Robert “Bob” Immormino from UNC-Chapel Hill traveled to Clinton and kicked off the Dark Horses day with a fun and fictional crime — the case of the missing mascot — that needed to be solved. Before pointing the finger at any one suspect, Dr. Liz and Dr. Bob ...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 4/23 - Jemelle Antwone Faison, 33, 1307 Wilson Road, Turkey, failure to appear on child support. Bond $1,200; court datae May 7. 4/23 - Durwood Keith McLamb, 49, 5413 Von-Hoyt Drive, Raleigh, domestic violence protective order violation. No bond; court date May 15. 4/23 - Troy Sessoms, 45, 4347 Hayne Stretch Road, Roseboro, simple assault, communicating threats and injury to personal property. Bond $2,000; court date June 3. ...
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The Sampson Board of Commissioners have received budget proposals from county departments, along with letters that voice the needs and concerns of department heads. While department needs, including equipment and supplies, are prevalent, staffing and employee morale are also key areas of discussion. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Taking care of staff at forefront of county dept. head requests
As county staff begins preparing a 2013-14 budget proposal, department heads have submitted to managerial staff and the Board of Commissioners “state of the department” letters to consider alongside budget figures — many paint a picture of continued need, especially in the area of human infrastructure. Many requested the county keep quality of service at the forefront of decision-making, as well as those providing that service. Building C...
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Becky and Cameron Spell invite you to bring your cruiser, sports bike, or classic car and join Tim's Gift for the Ride and Drive Hope Rally on May 4th. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the ride will roll out at 10 a.m. from the Farmers' Market in Clinton. (Courtesy photo)
Ride and Drive
For the third year now, riders and drivers from Sampson County and the surrounding areas are preparing to take to the roads of Sampson County on May 4 with their cruisers, sports bikes, and classic cars, all to help Tim’s Gift, Inc. as it works to help others in their time of need. The Ride and Drive Hope Rally supports Tim’s Gift of Clinton, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping patients, particulary cancer and hospice patients, an...
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Smart receives Mount Olive College Young Alumnus award
MOUNT OLIVE — During its annual Alumni Awards event Mount Olive College awarded Kelley Smart, a 2004 graduate of the college, with the Young Alumnus Achievement Award. The award recognizes young alumni for exceptional achievement that reflects honor to the College, distinguishes themselves as leaders in the areas of civic, religious, and professional life, and serves as inspiration for others. The award was presented by alumna Genevieve Taylo...
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Roberson places second Mikeala Roberson, a sophomore at Hobbton High School, attended the NC State HOSA Leadership Conference in Greensboro on April 11-13. She placed second in prepared speaking and will represent NC in prepared speaking when she attends the National HOSA Leadership Conference in June. Pictured with Roberson is her adviser Connie Thornton. (Courtesy photo)
Roberson places second
Courtesy photo Mikeala Roberson, a sophomore at Hobbton High School, attended the NC State HOSA Leadership Conference in Greensboro on April 11-13. She placed second in prepared speaking and will represent NC in prepared speaking when she attends the National HOSA Leadership Conference in June. Pictured with Roberson is her adviser Connie Thornton.
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Southeastern EDC celebrates 45 years of service
The Southeastern Economic Development Commission celebrated 45 years of service to the region at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at Lu Mil Vineyard. The event was very well attended and honored to have North Carolina’s Department of Commerce Secretary, Sharon Allred Decker, as the keynote speaker. Along with SEDC Board members, regional elected officials, county managers, and business allies, representatives for the US Economic Deve...
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Alyiah Morgan
Tragedy strikes Union district
A community has wrapped its arms around Union Elementary School and the family of the first-grader tragically killed Tuesday afternoon as she departed a bus and headed across the road to her waiting mother — it was an outreach, the school’s principal said, that was much needed and appreciated as everyone searched for normalcy among tears and heartbreak that won’t soon go away. “This is just a testimony of the spirit of Sampson County and th...
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