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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent The old County Home, a familiar site at the County Complex that most recently housed the Cooperative Extension, Department of Aging, Head Start and Public Works, contains asbestos that must be removed. Bids are being solicited for the removal and disposal, with the subsequent step to possibly demolish the structure.
County Home building may have to go
Even with all the talk about expanding debt service for recent construction and the need to set aside funds annually for maintenance and repair of existing facilities, Sampson’s public works director said the cost does not stop when a building is paid off and its useful life is finished. One particular example with which the county is now dealing is the old County Home on Rowan Road, which is infested with asbestos and “needs to come down,”...
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Chinquapin author releases children’s book nationwide
CHINQUAPIN — Last week, North Carolina author Helen E. Bingham celebrates the nationwide release of her new children’s book, “Nanny Tess and Emma’s Distress.” The book takes readers on a journey into the thoughts of the two main characters in the book: Nanny Tess, who encounters a pit bull named Emma with very bad behavior and Emma, who doesn’t understand what the problem is with her behavior, which causes her great distress. Young readers ...
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Kerr, Butler honor bus drivers. Bus Driver Appreciation week was Feb. 11-15, and Butler Avenue and Kerr School paid special tribute to those who look after children to and from school every day. During the week, Kerr School and Butler Avenue School presented bus drivers with treats on Monday and Tuesday, biscuits on Wednesday, and valentines on Thursday. (Courtesy photo)
Kerr, Butler honor bus drivers
Courtesy photo Bus Driver Appreciation week was Feb. 11-15, and Butler Avenue and Kerr School paid special tribute to those who look after children to and from school every day. During the week, Kerr School and Butler Avenue School presented bus drivers with treats on Monday and Tuesday, biscuits on Wednesday, and valentines on Thursday.
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ESL Spell Bee held Each year students in English as a Second Language classes at SCC square off to test their ability to correctly spell a vast range of newly learned words. The annual ESL Spelling Bee is a highlight of the year drawing not only many contestants but also many family members and friends who are proud the spellers’ accomplishments. Participating this year’s event were the following students: Erika Castro, Melissa Martinez, Johana Ayala,Veronica Ortiz, Kim Kumja, Lidia Benitez, Angelica Lopez, Ivis Daniel Lara, Dany Acosta, Roxana Tejada, Kenia Chirinos and Domingo Velez. (Courtesy photo)
ESL Spelling Bee held
Each year students in English as a Second Language classes at SCC square off to test their ability to correctly spell a vast range of newly learned words. The annual ESL Spelling Bee is a highlight of the year drawing not only many contestants but also many family members and friends who are proud the spellers’ accomplishments. Participating this year’s event were the following students: Erika Castro, Melissa Martinez, Johana Ayala,Veronica O...
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