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Sampson County EMS paramedics Allen Harr, left, and Chris Pritchard earned third-place in the first annual Mid-Carolina Pre-Hospital Trauma Competition in Chapel Hill on April 30, a lead-up to the 24th May Day Trauma Conference. (Courtesy photo)
Local paramedics heralded
Two local paramedics brought home accolades in a regional competition testing their mettle in managing multiple trauma patients during an emergency situation. Sampson County EMS paramedics Chris Pritchard and Allen Harr competed in the 1st Annual Mid-Carolina Pre-Hospital Trauma Competition in Chapel Hill April 30, a lead-up to the 24th May Day Trauma Conference. As part of the competition, teams had to treat and manage multiple patients ...
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4-H Livestock 101 workshop Saturday The Sampson County 4-H Department is holding a Livestock 101 workshop offering hands-on instruction on how to care for a pig, sheep, goat, or cattle project Saturday, May 18, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Sampson County Livestock Facility, located two miles south of Clinton on U.S. Hwy 421. Youth will also learn how to prepare their animal for a show. Please call the Extension Office at 910-592-7161 to register or for more information. Pictured is first time showman Zannah Royal at the Coastal Plains Livestock Show in Kinston. (Courtesy photo)
4-H Livestock 101 workshop Saturday
Courtesy photo The Sampson County 4-H Department is holding a Livestock 101 workshop offering hands-on instruction on how to care for a pig, sheep, goat, or cattle project Saturday, May 18, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Sampson County Livestock Facility, located two miles south of Clinton on U.S. Hwy 421. Youth will also learn how to prepare their animal for a show. Please call the Extension Office at 910-592-7161 to ...
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Triggers to watch for with asthma attacks
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of astham from Chi Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in recognition of Asthma Awareness Month) Asthma is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure. It cannot be cured. This means once you develop asthma you are likely to have it for a lifetime. Even when you are feeling fine with no symptoms it is still there and can flare up at any time. Things that cause asthma...
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A parent learns some farm worker safety tips during Sampson County Schools' first Migrant Parent Resource Fair which was held at Union Intermediate School earlier this month. (Courtesy photo)
County schools hold first migrant resource fair
Sampson County Schools’ Migrant Education Program hosted its first Migrant Parent Resource Fair on Thursday, May 2 at Union Intermediate School. According to Lisa Reynolds, director of federal programs for Sampson County Schools, meetings held during the day used to be the way that information was distributed to migrant parents, but those in the program decided to offer a resource fair in the evening this year, believing it to be a better o...
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Howard Harrell of 509 Nicholson St., Clinton, raises concerns to City Council about a newly-amended nuisance vehicle ordinance. He said he has received notices of violation for several of his vehicles, but he merely tinkers with them and does not drive them. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Clinton resident says new vehicle law infringes on his rights
As the Clinton Police Department continues to crack down on nuisance and unregistered vehicles across the city, one resident has raised concerns that he believes the stepped-up enforcement is infringing on his rights. Beginning April 1, Clinton Police authorities have patrolled neighborhoods as part of a “nuisance vehicle blitz” in search of those that could be considered a health or safety hazard. The City Council gave its unanimous approv...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 5/13 - Clarence Ray Parker, 38, 73 Homewood Lane, Newton Grove, resisting public officer, probation violation (Guilford County) and breaking and entering (Guilodord County). Bond $8,500; court date May 28. 5/13 - Armando Vasquez Zarate, 28, 10 Wildflower Lane, Clinton, failure to appear on a larceny charge. Bond $400; court date June 27. 5/13 - Tyreese Montrel Kerr, 22, 92 Shawn Lane, Clinton, possession of marijuana...
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Restaurant grade incorrect
Restaurant grade incorrect In Sunday’s Restaurant Grades, provided by the Health Department’s Environmental Services division, incorrectly listed a grade for Glenna’s Restaurant on Delway Highway. The correct grade for Glenna’s is 95.5. The Independent regrets any confusion this may have caused and apologizes for the error.
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Jarrett Bennett will star as Arthur Fonzarelli in Hobbton High's production of Happy Days. Regan Chavez will play the Fonz's love interest, Pinky Tuscadero. (Courtesy photo)
Hobbton students will take folks back to ‘Happy Days’ with upcoming play
Hobbton High School students and drama teacher Angela Martin are busy rocking around the clock as they prepare to bring Happy Days to life on the theater stage. “We always do a winter play and a spring musical,” shared Martin about the school’s latest venture. “This is our first time doing Happy Days.” Since it is a new musical for Hobbton, rehearsals are already well under way. “We have been rehearsing for about three weeks now,”noted Ma...
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Revving up learning Third grade students in Sandra Ward’s class recently completed a race car project. Students were to design and create a balloon powered race car. The goal was to obtain maximum speed and distance. They were given materials such as cardboard, toothpicks, straws, and balloons to get started. The challenge was for students to design the body of the car and ‘invent’ wheels from other materials. Upon completion of the project, students had a race with their cars to see how their design compared and reflect on improvements. This lesson was related to force and motion. (Courtesy photo)
Revving up learning
Courtesy photo Third grade students in Sandra Ward’s class recently completed a race car project. Students were to design and create a balloon powered race car. The goal was to obtain maximum speed and distance. They were given materials such as cardboard, toothpicks, straws, and balloons to get started. The challenge was for students to design the body of the car and ‘invent’ wheels from other materials. Upon completion of the project, stu...
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Clinton City Schools' Employees of the Month for May were recognized during last week's Board of Education meeting. Left to right are Amy Spell of Sunset Avenue, Jenna St. Pierre of L.C. Kerr, Sandra Cortez of Butler Avenue, Valerie Owens of Sampson Middle, and Lori Connet of Clinton High. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Clinton City recognizes May Employees of Month
Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent Clinton City Schools’ Employees of the Month for May were recognized during last week’s Board of Education meeting. They are, from left: Amy Spell of Sunset Avenue, Jenna St. Pierre of L.C. Kerr, Sandra Cortez of Butler Avenue, Valerie Owens of Sampson Middle, and Lori Connet of Clinton High.
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Dr. Frederick J. Frese
Internationally-renowned psychologist to visit local area
BEULAVILLE — Frederick J. Frese, Ph.D. is a psychologist with over 40 years’ experience working with persons with serious mental illness. Dr. Frese will hold speaking engagements to promote Mental Health Awareness in the area served by Eastpointe, the area’s local managed care organization (MCO) for public behavioral healthcare. “Eastpointe is committed to bringing awareness of mental health issues to local citizens. We want people to know th...
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Clinton City Schools' Pre-K Center has undergone a major renovation and school officials want pre-k students and their families to come out on May 20 and see the still historic but newly renovated facility. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
With work complete, Open House next on agenda at College Street
Pre-K students and their families are invited to attend an open house and celebration event at the newly renovated Clinton City Schools’ Pre-K Center on Monday, May 20. Located at 606 College St.on the historic College Street campus, the Pre-K Center is new and improved, having undergone some major changes recently. “We have renovated the first floor,” said assistant superintendent Clyde Locklear of the impressive front building with big ...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 5/9 - Candace Leigh Sessoms, 18, 369 Richard Road, Salemburg, possession of Schedule II Hydrocodon. No bond; court date June 26. 5/9 - Dustin Allan Staton, 20, 532 Vineyard Road, Roseboro, possession of marijuana (1 gram) and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond; court date June 26. 5/10 - Tachona M. Nelson, 42, 201 South Clinton Drive, Clinton, assault with a deadly weapon. No bond listed; court date May 28. ...
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Fight at Wingz ends in arrests
A local business is back in the news again after a fight between some eight people ended in the arrest of three. Charged in the incident was Tyree Joel Smith, 24, of 204 Butler Ave., Clinton; Robert Henry, 20, of 87 Emerald Lane, Salemburg; and Kimaria Shakala Bell, 20, of 374 Myrtle Road, Roseboro. Smith was taken into custody for simple assault, give a $500 bond and released. He is to make his first appearance in District Court June 3. ...
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The bike ride benefit for the Alyiah Morgan family will start at the old Sampson Bladen Oil Company location on U.S. Hwy. 421. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. and the ride will begin at 10 a.m. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Riding for Alyiah
As the family and friends of Alyiah Morgan continue to pick up the pieces of their lives, still grieving over the loss of the little 7-year-old Union Elementary student whose life was taken far too soon, they will have some help and support from the community through a bike ride benefit that is being held in memory of the youngster. “The nature of the accident really affected me,” said Ed Ghaul, the man who came up with the idea for the mot...
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Diabetes: The sixth leading cause of death in Sampson
According to the 2010 State of Sampson County’s Health Report, diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death within the county. Poorly controlled diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, end-stage renal/kidney disease and lower-limb amputations that are not caused by trauma. It also doubles the risk of stroke and heart disease. Almost 10% Sampson County’s population has been diagnosed with diabetes and another 6 percent are pre-diabetic...
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Coatings and mirrors and tinting, Oh My!
This is the second article on outdoor vision protection in recognition of May as National Sight Saving and UV Awareness month. Last week I explained many of the common problems that may befall the unprotected eye from UV radiation. Today I will start to clear-up some of the misconceptions about sunglasses and the wide variety of coatings and tinting that goes along with them. Polarized Lenses Light reflected off of certain surfaces such...
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QDA dancers performing a lyrical number. (Courtesy photo)
QDA dancers earn multiple awards
Quisan’s Dance Academy (QDA) dance companies recently completed another successful competition dance season, the instructor said. Competitions participated in were Southeast Showdown, Showstoppers American Dance Championships, and Star Talent Productions. These dancers train for 3-6 hours per week under the artistic direction of owner Quisan Parker and staff Nicole Minervini, Ashley O’Quinn, and Marcus White. They compete in jazz, tap, acro...
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News Update
Officers are continuing their search today for a 45-year-old Duplin County man wanted in connection with the shooting death of another Saturday afternoon. Although Sampson sheriff’s officers initially reported that the suspect’s name was Noel Gonzalez, additional investigation now shows that the person being sought is actually Noe Garcia Luna of Mertina Road in Magnolia. A warrant has been issued for Luna’s arrest in the murder of Margari...
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Clinton Garden Club member Alma Mintz explains the different species of butterflies to a group of local elementary students this week. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Nature explored
A community butterfly garden has bloomed in every way, as a partnership between the Clinton Garden Club and Sampson Community College has cultivated a beautiful destination where more than 800 local elementary school students were able to get a real-life experience of the nature they’ve learned about in class. Wrapping up the visits this week were 240 Butler Avenue students — 120 on Wednesday and another 120 on Thursday. In all, the Garden ...
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