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Ribbon cutting held Owners of Complete Mobile Home Supply cut their ribbon as new member of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Located at 4590 Hobbton Hwy. in Clinton, Complete Mobile Home Supplies is here for your mobile home needs. From tubs, windows, doors, plumbing, faucets, sinks, and so much more, Complete Mobile Home Supplies has it all. For more information, contact owner Leigha Smith, featured cutting the ribbon in the picture above, at 910-590-2504. For more information about the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org or call 910-592-6177. (Courtesy photo)
Ribbon cutting held
Owners of Complete Mobile Home Supply cut their ribbon as new member of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Located at 4590 Hobbton Hwy. in Clinton, Complete Mobile Home Supplies is here for your mobile home needs. From tubs, windows, doors, plumbing, faucets, sinks, and so much more, Complete Mobile Home Supplies has it all. For more information, contact owner Leigha Smith, featured cutting the ribbon in the picture above, at 9...
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Meth charges leveled
A homeless man was arrested Thursday night and charged with assorted meth offenses. Michael Joseph Hedaria Jr., 33, was taken into custody on Hobbton Highway by Sampson County sheriff’s officers. Hedaria was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine; felony possession of a precursor chemical; simple possession of marijuana; simple possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and driving while...
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Honor Roll- Midway Elementary
Midway Elementary Superintendent’s List 3rd Grade: Kayla Beasley, Ashton Brown, Amelia Tart 5th Grade: Logan Blackburn Principal’s List 3rd Grade: Grant Barefoot, Kayla Beasley, Ashton Brown, Parker Bryan, Madissen Cannady, Curtlyn Croom, Wade Dodson, Alyssa Hargrove, Isaiah Harris, Kelcey Harris, Rylee Honeycutt, Elizabeth Jones, Cassidy King, Aedan Maynard, Karen Mondragon, Leslie Abby Perez, Marley Ray, Amelia Tart, Hunter W...
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City officials are working closely with engineers to put together a Royal Lane Master Plan, which will include one of three proposed designs, or a hybrid of them, to ultimately be approved by City Council. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Feedback still sought on park plans
Proposed designs for a revamped Royal Lane park are still available for public viewing and feedback is still being taken at the city’s recreation offices and facilities. The Clinton Recreation and Parks Department has been working with consultant engineering firm Withers & Ravenel toward development of a Royal Lane Master Plan, soliciting feedback from residents in a variety of ways. A revolving-door meeting was held April 4, but those who ...
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Bus Roadeo winners announced On Tuesday, April 16, Sampson County Schools Transportation Department held the 27th Annual School Bus Roadeo at East Park Cinema. Each Sampson County School and each Clinton City School sent a representative to compete for the title of the best skilled driver. The 21 drivers completed a course with seven skills showing how well they drove a bus. First place trophy and title of best driver went to Chris Owens, representing the Clinton High School drivers. Second place winner was Connie Hope from Union Elementary School, and third place was Jeannie Dale from Midway Elementary School. Chris Owens and Connie Hope will represent Sampson County at the District Roadeo on May 8, 2013 in Cumberland County. Piggly Wiggly Stores of Clinton and East Park Cinema sponsored the event. (Courtesy photo)
Bus Roadeo winners announced
On Tuesday, April 16, Sampson County Schools Transportation Department held the 27th Annual School Bus Roadeo at East Park Cinema. Each Sampson County School and each Clinton City School sent a representative to compete for the title of the best skilled driver. The 21 drivers completed a course with seven skills showing how well they drove a bus. First place trophy and title of best driver went to Chris Owens, representing the Clinton High Sc...
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Three charged with break-in
Three Sampson County residents are facing felony break-in charges after deputies, responding to a call, caught them as they were reportedly trying to flee the residence. Taken into custody were Brandon Brunson, 16, 824 Clive Jacobs Road, Clinton; Devante Foster, 19, 2574 Cartertown Road, Clinton; and Jerrise McNeil, 19, 1025 Mire Naylor Road, Harrells. All three were charged with breaking and entering. Brunson was released on bond. Foster...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 4/16 - Thelma Denise Wilson, 25, 300 E. Butler Ave., Clinton, failure to appear on child support charge. Bond $304; court date April 23. 4/17 - Patrick Nixon, 40, 1453 Billtown Road, Rose Hill, child support. Bond $310; court date April 30. 4/17 - Ada Lucretia Mason, 43, 2290 Dobbersville Road, Mt. Olive, simple possession of marijuana (.5 grams) and simple possession drug paraphernalia. No bond set; court date June 12. 4/18...
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Some tobacco is still in the greenhouses of Sampson County. According to Cooperative Extension agent Wayne Batten, adverse weather has delayed farmers in getting the crop to the field. The result is that farmers have to keep their greenhouses operating longer, requiring more propane than normal which is very costly. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Cool temps early slows crops to fields
The cool, and at times downright cold, weather that kicked off the month of April put Sampson County farmers, who were eager to get started on their spring planting, a little behind schedule. “Late. I think that pretty much sums it up. Most everything is late,” said Cooperative Extension agent Allan Thornton. “Farmers just did not put it out due to the weather.” “Sweet potatoes are really late,” Thornton pointed out as fellow agent Wayne ...
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Big sister Madison Mitchum reads with her little brother Earl Mitchum during Union Elementary's "I Read to You, You Read to Me" event. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Book ‘em
Union Elementary School has been very booked this week as it held its second annual “I Read to You, You Read to Me” event. The event invites the students’ parents or guardians to come out to the school and read with their children for a few minutes at the start of the school day, between 8 and 9 a.m. To keep everything orderly and running smoothly, each grade level was assigned one day this week for the event; yesterday was the final day ...
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Classic cars, motorcycles focal point of second ‘Drive In’ event
For the second year, a local drive-in event will bring a horde of classic cars and trucks to downtown Clinton while benefiting a drug awareness and prevention program for Sampson County middle schoolers. The second-annual “Drive In to Drive Out Drugs” event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, in downtown Clinton and at the Clinton City Market on Lisbon Street. Organizers said the Drive-In will be a family-friendly event featu...
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Kerr names April top student nominees - kindergarten Kerr Elementary School recently selected its kindergarten Student of the Month nominees for April. Those chosen were: Ariana Rivera, Cadence Best, Jonatan Hernandez-Velasquez, Evan Gillespie, Jaliah Harris, Leonardo Mendez, Trinity Landrau, Julie Rodriguez, Lilybeth Sanchez, Samoya James, Yuri Gutirrez, Lenny Olivera and Josue Miguel. (Courtesy photo)
Kerr’s April Student of Month nominees- Kindergarten
Kerr Elementary School recently selected its kindergarten Student of the Month nominees for April. Those chosen were: Ariana Rivera, Cadence Best, Jonatan Hernandez-Velasquez, Evan Gillespie, Jaliah Harris, Leonardo Mendez, Trinity Landrau, Julie Rodriguez, Lilybeth Sanchez, Samoya James, Yuri Gutirrez, Lenny Olivera and Josue Miguel.
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The Sampson County Board of Commissioners this week discussed employee pay, which has dominated budget discussion for the last couple years. County administrative staff put forth a few options to consider, however no action was taken. The issue will be further discussed in the coming months. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
County puts employee pay options back on table
A county employee pay modification is still in the air, with a one-time bonus set to expire at the end of June and several options laid on the table as to how to address significant challenges with the existing pay system going forward. “We have been discussing some of the challenges of our pay and performance system for several years. Issues with our pay scale have been well documented,” said county manager Ed Causey. “There has not been a...
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Hagrove's Students of the Month Hargrove Elementary School recently named its Students of the Month for March. They are: Claire Meyer, Dai'vian Murrell, Kylie Skaggs, Skittle Hunter, JaQuan Bell, Jonathon Mendieta-Mata, Lluvia Pena, Antrell McKoy, Nicole Hernandez, Chase Kennedy, Leon Corbett, Johan Ramon, Michelle Mendez Verdugo, Patrick Stegal, Will Bowden, Miriam Mendieta, Laney Pope, Angel Gonzalez-Lozada, Caleb Lucas and Luis Padilla. (Courtesy photo)
Hargrove’s Students of the Month
Courtesy photo Hargrove Elementary School recently named its Students of the Month for March. They are: Claire Meyer, Dai’vian Murrell, Kylie Skaggs, Skittle Hunter, JaQuan Bell, Jonathon Mendieta-Mata, Lluvia Pena, Antrell McKoy, Nicole Hernandez, Chase Kennedy, Leon Corbett, Johan Ramon, Michelle Mendez Verdugo, Patrick Stegal, Will Bowden, Miriam Mendieta, Laney Pope, Angel Gonzalez-Lozada, Caleb Lucas and Luis Padilla.
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Scientists to pay visit to CHS next week
Clinton High School has been chosen, as one of only 100 high schools in the state to host two scientists for the annual North Carolina DNA Day. Next week, on Thursday, April 25, two scientists, who happen to be husband and wife although one is from UNC Chapel Hill and one is from NC State University, will travel to Sampson County to spend a couple of hours with Clinton High biology students. Clinton High science department chairman Matthe...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 4/16 - Rashon Dobson, 28, 106 Brown’s Terrace Circle, Pink Hill, failure to comply. Bond $293; court date May 6. 4/16 - Tameka Branson, 32, 865 Cecil Odie Road, Clinton, failure to return rental property. Bond $500; court date May 9. 4/17 - Cassandra Elizabeth Hardy, 32, 100 Legacy Lane, Lillington, failure to comply. Bond $290; court date April 30. 4/17 - Juan Carlos Core, 34, 84 April Lane, Clinton, possession with intent ...
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Former Garland town clerk Teresa Vaught takes notes during a meeting in late 2011. She now stands charged with 11 counts of embezzlement and a single count of financial card fraud following a State Bureau of Investigation probe. She was fired by the town in March 2012. (File photo/Sampson Independent)
Former Garland clerk faces myriad felonies
A former Garland town clerk is expected to be in Sampson County court later this month to face a dozen felony charges in connection with a state investigation into illegal operations that allegedly included embezzlement and financial card fraud. Longtime clerk Teresa Vaught, who was officially dismissed by the town in March 2012, stands charged with 11 counts of embezzlement by a public officer or trustee and a single count of financial car...
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"That Donut Place" owner Elaine Larson picks donuts out of her showcase to box for a customer. Her donuts are made from scratch fresh every morning and it isn't unusual for her to sell every donut or croissant in her showcase before closing time. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Sweetening Salemburg
Salemburg citizens have discovered the town’s sweet spot. Even though it’s only been open for business for just three weeks, “That Donut Place” has experienced early success, becoming a popular stop for locals and many who are just passing through. “I am a little surprised,” said owner Elaine Larson of how well the shop is doing. “Salemburg is a small town but people are really supporting us. Lots of people in the offices at the Justice Aca...
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Kerr's top student nominees - Kindergarten Kerr Elementary School recently honored its kindergarten Student of the Month nominees for March. They are: Britney Diaz-Escobar, Haley Best, Essence Jones, Cilia Funez, Barbara Eugenio, Yahir Serrano-Mejia, Griffin Heard, Chloe Straughn, Zaire Smith, Mireya Zalavarria, Christpher Melvin, Amir Boykin and Zoie Allemore. (Courtesy photo)
Kerr’s top student nominees - Kindergarten
Courtesy photo Kerr Elementary School recently honored its kindergarten Student of the Month nominees for March. They are: Britney Diaz-Escobar, Haley Best, Essence Jones, Cilia Funez, Barbara Eugenio, Yahir Serrano-Mejia, Griffin Heard, Chloe Straughn, Zaire Smith, Mireya Zalavarria, Christpher Melvin, Amir Boykin and Zoie Allemore.
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SI’s MyOwn Apps opens new doors to consumers, advertisers
The Sampson Independent is opening new doors to its advertisers, their current customers and a whole world of new ones, all with the stroke of a fingertip. And it’s been done through MyOwn Apps, a new high-tech advertising venue that offers advertisers a way to reach on-the-go consumers looking for information fast and in the palm of their hand. “It’s an affordable avenue that advertisers can utilize to get their word out,” said SI publis...
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Commissioners Albert Kirby, left, and Jefferson Strickland listen to budget numbers during Monday night's Sampson County Board of Commissioners' pre-budget work session. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Commissioners: Don’t raise taxes or drop services
During a three-hour session Monday night, Sampson County commissioners said they wanted to see no tax hike or drop in services in the 2013-14 budget but said cuts would at least have to be considered with oncoming school construction debt, declining revenues and continued drops in state funding amounting to a nearly $500,000 shortfall facing the county. At Monday night’s pre-budget work session, a budget impact summary highlights anticipate...
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