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March Madness at Social Security
It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are geared up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security service, the Retirement Estimator, online Benefit Application, and online Extra Help application! Let’s take a look...
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James Copeland of Moseley Architects (standing) talks about long range facility planning with the Sampson County Schools' Finance/Plant Operations committee during a meeting last week. If the committee so chooses, Moseley Architects will do an analysis of the county schools, determining immediate needs and projecting which schools will require the most attention during the next 10 years. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
County school officials eye next long-range facilities plan
Sampson County Schools’ Finance/Plant Operations committee is considering hiring Moseley Architects to help them plan for the future of its school facilities. Late last week, the committee met with James Copeland of Moseley Architects to discuss the system’s long range facility plans. If the committee so chooses, Moseley Architects will do a study of the county schools, determining which facilities need immediate improvements and projecting...
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Man reports assault
A 27-year-old Spicy Jane Lane resident was slightly injured over the weekend after he was reportedly attacked by several suspects as he was attempting to drop something off at a friend’s home. The Autryville resident, whose name was not released, told sheriff’s deputies that as he was heading to his friend’s house Friday night, three suspects came out of a neighboring apartment and charged at him, with at least one beating him with a crow b...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 3/20 - Jessica Lynne Warren, 23, 1326 Church Road, Clinton, possession drug paraphernalia. Charged on citation. Bond April 24. 3/21 - Christopher Lee Barefoot II, 20, 5009 William R. King Road, possession of marijuana (0.9 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond set; court date May 29. 3/22 - Darius Lee Howard, 25, 1929 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, failure to comply. Bond $425; April 18. 3/22 - Reginald Davis...
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Fight leads to stabbing; one injured
A Sampson County man is recovering from his injuries today while sheriff’s investigators are continuing their probe into an incident that left the man stabbed multiple times. Carlos Salvia, 33, of Cricket Lane was injured in the incident, reported to authorities around 2:29 a.m. Saturday morning. According to Cpl. Marcus Smith, officers were called to Salvia’s residence where they found the 33-year-old injured from an apparent stabbing. F...
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Firefighters and law enforcement officials work the scene of a Saturday evening accident at the corner of Eastover Avenue and Morrisey Boulevard. Two were sent to the hospital as a result of the accident. (Adam Dempsey/Sampson Independent)
Two injured in city wreck
Two people were treated at Sampson Regional Medical Center early Saturday evening after the pair were injured in a wreck along Morisey Boulevard at Eastover Avenue. According to Clinton Police reports, the accident happened just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday when the driver of a Ford SUV, 20-year-old Paul Hue Murrell Jr., of Kenansville, reportedly made a U turn on Morrisey, strking another vehicle headed down the street and being driven by 16-...
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Sampson’s Historical Highway Markers – Black River Church
Location: State Road 1100 (Ivanhoe Road) at intersection of SR 1102 south of Ivanhoe Marker Text: Presbyterian. Organized 1740. Present building constructed 1859. First regular pastor was the Rev. Colin Lindsay. Essay: A cradle of Presbyterianism in North Carolina, Black River Presbyterian Church traces its beginnings to 1740 at which time worship took place in a log meeting house. Members were primarily of Scottish lineage. The congregat...
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Although Trey Cummings loves grilling steaks, he will be preparing the salad course for United Way's "Outstanding in Our Fields" fundraiser. The Cummings' restaurant Ribeye's is known almost as well for its wonderful salad bar as it is for its delicious steaks. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Servin’ up the salad
Third in a series United Way’s “Outstanding in Our Fields” fundraiser is now less than a month away, and as the excitement and anticipation for the dinner event builds, the chefs preparing the feast are working hard on the unique dishes that they have specially designed for this event. One of those chefs is Trey Cummings, who owns local favorites Ribeye’s Steakhouse and Happy Belly Deli with his wife Kristen. Although one of United W...
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Routine pelvic exams, paps vital for women
Many women associate their gynecologic exams with feelings of anxiety, embarrassment and discomfort. These feelings often motivate women to abstain from their routine cervical cancer screenings. However, routine pelvic exams and pap tests are an important component of women’s health. Why are pap tests so important? Pap tests aid in detecting abnormal cervical cells that can potentially become cancerous. Cervical cancer is often slow-forming...
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Local Scouts volunteer at Duke Troop 80 Boy Scouts completed a day of service at Duke Forest. The Scouts worked on a conservation project, assisting in trail restoration. The scouts also learned about forest management for their forestry merit badge. Pictured, from left: Jennifer Bradley (leader), Parker Johnson, Noel Turlington, Eli Bradley, Hunter Bruce, Wesley Cowand, Carson Ellis, Roger Jessup (Scoutmaster), Kaleb Jessup, and Kip Hawkins. Not pictured was Janzen Rose. (Rhonda Jessup/Special to The Independent)
Local Scouts volunteer at Duke
Rhonda Jessup/Special to the Independent Troop 80 Boy Scouts completed a day of service at Duke Forest. The Scouts worked on a conservation project, assisting in trail restoration. The scouts also learned about forest management for their forestry merit badge. Pictured, from left: Jennifer Bradley (leader), Parker Johnson, Noel Turlington, Eli Bradley, Hunter Bruce, Wesley Cowand, Carson Ellis, Roger Jessup (Scoutmaster), Kaleb Jessup, and ...
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Michael Bradshaw
Meth found while suspect being booked
A suspect being booked into the Sampson County Detention Center for a probation violation found himself with more charges than he had bargained for after officers reportedly found drugs in his possession. Michael Tyler Bradshaw, 25, 8045 Faison Hwy., Faison, was additionally charged Friday with felony possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance on jail premises. He was given an additional $17,000 bond and a separate April ...
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Courtesy photo Booski is a 1 year old male, hound lab mix. Weighing just over 45 pounds, Booski was surrendered by his owner and has been at the Sampson County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center since Feb. 20. Booski is 'very sweet and talkative and is great with other dogs,' shelter staff said. To adopt Booski, or inquire about other animals, call the shelter at 910-592-8493 or 910-592-1294.
Pet of the week
Courtesy photo Booski is a 1 year old male, hound/lab mix. Weighing just over 45 pounds, Booski was surrendered by his owner and has been at the Sampson County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center since Feb. 20. Booski is ‘very sweet and talkative and is great with other dogs,’ shelter staff said. To adopt Booski, or inquire about other animals, call the shelter at 910-592-8493 or 910-592-1294.
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Local boards see no problem opening meetings with prayer
Invocations at the start of meetings and other local government board gatherings are the norm in Sampson County, as they are in many others. In Rowan County, however, it may cost a lot of money in an impending legal battle. The practice of prayer prior to board meetings is not out of the ordinary in Sampson and many other counties, however some Rowan residents have filed suit in U.S. District Court, through the American Civil Liberties Unio...
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Honor roll
Harrells Christian Academy Headmaster’s List and Honor Roll for Third Nine Weeks Headmaster’s List (All A’s) Twelfth Grade: Allison Cottle, Lawren Parks, John Thomas Eleventh Grade: Anna DeVane Tenth Grade: Spencer Cooke, Tanner Guthrie, Mary Kate Murray Ninth Grade: Catherine Armstrong, Rachel Bland, Adam Bowker, Sophie Campbell, Caitlyn Miller, McKenzie Parks, Mikaela Stroud, Tyler Sutton Eighth Grade: Anna Burgess, Blake D...
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Makin’ the grade
Restaurant Grades Week of March 18, 2013 El Jaclito 95 Hungry Farmer 97 Jennifer’s Grill 97 Tortillas Carolina 93.5 Ruby Tuesday 96.5 Sandpiper/Oasis 94.5
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Honor roll
Lakewood High School A Honor Roll The following students have an “A” average for the fourth six weeks and made the “A” Honor Roll: 9th Grade – Carlos Alonso-Valenzuela, Brittany Andrew, Quinton Brown, Renee Butler, Kierre Clark, Marisa Combs, Emma Crouch, Maribel Dominguez, Jessica Espinoza Hernandez, Austin Ezzell, Junius Faircloth III, Chelsea Faison, Eduin Gonzales, Anna Heinz, Christopher Hudson, Catherine Jackson, Kobe Jackson, ...
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Instead of lecturing in the classroom, Kristen Thomas-Lorenzo, a Spanish teacher at Union High, works with her students one on one or in small groups per the flipped classroom teaching method. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Flipping over teaching method
What would you think if a group of students said that they had no homework, that they did it at school? Most would be suspicious, but if the students’ teacher was using the flipped classroom approach to teaching, the students’ claims would be true. The flipped classroom approach reverses the common practice of homework being done at home. Instead, students watch lectures at home that are recorded by their teacher while taking their own note...
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County students take part in college fair Bambi Dove and Rosemary Simpson, Sampson County Schools Scholars Coordinators, recently took a group of students to the National College Fair in Raleigh. At the fair, students visited with representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities from across the country. Students also attended special workshops on how to search for the best fit, application tips, essay writing, and how to finance a college education. Dove and Simpson encourage all college bound students to visit with them at their respective schools to explore college options, scholarships, and financial aid. Dove is at Union High School and Simpson is at Midway High School on Monday and Tuesday. Dove is at Hobbton High School and Simpson is at Lakewood High School on Wednesday and Thursday. Pictured are students from
County students take part in college fair
Courtesy photo Bambi Dove and Rosemary Simpson, Sampson County Schools Scholars Coordinators, recently took a group of students to the National College Fair in Raleigh. At the fair, students visited with representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities from across the country. Students also attended special workshops on how to search for the best fit, application tips, essay writing, and how to finance a college education. Dove and...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 3/15 - Anthony Joe Hall, 35, 513 Goldsboro St., Roseboro, misdemeanor probation violation, failure to appear on resisting public officer. Bond $11,000; no court date listed. 3/20 - Darryl Martin Spell, 41, 908 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro, failure to appear on child support. Bond $200; no court date listed. 3/20- David S. Thomas, 22, 309 Park Drive, Roseboro, assault on a female, damage to property. No bond or court date listed. ...
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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent Sampson County Public Works director Lee Cannady refers to a map in talking with county commissioners earlier this week about the development of permanent wells and the cost benefit to Sampson. Cannady said the two wells would cut outside water purchases in half and serve as the first of many across the county.
Sampson well on way to water self-sufficiency
Sampson County is well on its way to providing its own water. During a recessed meeting Thursday night, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a bid by Herring-Rivenbark Inc., for the Sampson County Wellhead Completion Project. Deemed the lowest responsible and responsive of the four bids received, the base bid from Herring-Rivenbark was $1,632,784, however the estimated contract total for the second and final phas...
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