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Members of The Performing Arts School Teen Competition Troupe dance to benefit both the Second Harvest Food Bank and Back Pack Buddies charities. Pictured, from left, are Celine Marrison, Kensley Sutton and Brooke Sulse.
Students perform to help those in need
Forty-two students from The Performing Arts School from both Sampson and Cumberland counties recently held a concert to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and Back Pack Buddies charities. The concert was held at Fayetteville Academy. This is the third year that the studio, owned by Suzi Faircloth Matthews, has organized a benefit concert which generates several hundred pounds of goods for the charities, as well as monetary donations. “A...
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McDonalds teams with SCC Foundation Sampson Community College Foundation director, SCC Alumnus and McDonalds franchise owner Hugh Caison, far right, hams it up with SCC staff as they work to promote Caison's willingness to set aside Friday, May 10 as Sampson Community College Day at McDonalds. The franchise is donating a portion of that day's sales to the SCC Foundation, an appropriate day, college officials said, because it is also SCC's Graduation Day. Both Clinton McDonalds locations are participating in the Friday event. Pictured are Frankie Sutter, Bill Starling, Lisa Turlington, Oscar Rodriquez, Marion Pope and Hugh Caison. (Courtesy photo)
McDonalds teams with SCC Foundation
Courtesy photo Sampson Community College Foundation director, SCC Alumnus and McDonalds franchise owner Hugh Caison, far right, hams it up with SCC staff as they work to promote Caison’s willingness to set aside Friday, May 10 as Sampson Community College Day at McDonalds. The franchise is donating a portion of that day’s sales to the SCC Foundation, an appropriate day, college officials said, because it is also SCC’s Graduation Day. Both C...
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Barry Eugene Helms
One jailed following multi-county chase
What started out as a break-in on Pugh Road Tuesday night ended in a multi-county, high-speed chase and the arrest of a Durham man on a string of offenses. Barry Eugene Helms, 48, of 206 Raynor St. in Durham, was jailed under a $61,900 bond, charged with breaking and entering (Sampson), two counts flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle (Sampson), two counts reckless driving to endanger (Sampson), resisting public officer (Wake), two counts ...
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Hayden Zavareei is the foundation's development and community outreach coordinator. She is pictured with her sisters Jordan and Isabella, her doctor from Georgetown's Pediatric Oncology and Hematology department, Dr. Aziza Shad, and the foundation's board members. (Courtesy photo/hjifoundation)
Golf tourney will once again support Hayden’s Journey of Inspiration
What started last year as Reid Darden’s Eagle Scout project is now on its way to becoming an annual event. For the second year now, a golf tournament is being held to raise funds for Hayden’s Journey of Inspiration, a foundation with local ties. Hayden’s Journey of Inspiration, which is “dedicated to providing assistance for the families of children who were treated for childhood cancers at Georgetown University Hospital and require a stem ...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 5/7 - Danny Lee Brewer, 27, 1482 Cartertown Road, Clinton, domestic assault on a female. No bond set- 48-hour hold; court date May 28. 5/7 - Charles Wayne Bass, 31, 2642 Hunter Road, Clinton, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bond $100; court date June 4. 5/7 - Laura Lee Bryd, 37, 2918 Easy St., Dunn, failure to comply, failure to appear on charges of driving while license revoke and failure to wear a seat belt. B...
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Rhodes Crossroads, 1784
Before the community of Clinton was ever formed, the nearest place with a name to its location was Rhodes Crossroads. It is said that there was a store there and perhaps a tavern where folks could refresh themselves or eat a bowl of stew. It’s also likely that they kept a fresh change of horses to hitch to the stagecoaches that stopped there. Today, with all of the changes that have taken place with our modern road system, Rhodes Crossroads...
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Eighth grader Shinka Bronson of Sampson Middle School was named the winner of the Relay for Life Kids' Walk t-shirt design contest. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Calling all youngsters
For the eighth year now, elementary and middle school kids from across the county have the opportunity to come together for the Relay for Life Kids’ Walk and make their own special difference in helping the fight against cancer. “It’s like a mini-Relay for Life,” said organizer Michelle Parker. “We want to teach the kids that even though they are kids they can still encourage those battling cancer and help to find a cure for cancer. We want...
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Midway’s Alexander tagged Teacher of Month Sampson County Schools' TAG Teacher of the Month for April was J.C. Alexander from Midway High School. Other teachers recognized were Karen Tyler from Hobbton High School, Elizabeth Gray from Lakewood High School, Anne Price from Midway High School, and Brenda Brummett from Union High School. TAG stands for Teachers' Action for Growth and is a Sampson County Schools recognition program for teachers demonstrating effective instructional skills in the common core curriculum and effective teaching strategies. (Courtesy photo)
Midway’s Alexander tagged Teacher of Month
Courtesy photo Sampson County Schools’ TAG Teacher of the Month for April was J.C. Alexander from Midway High School. Other teachers recognized were Karen Tyler from Hobbton High School, Elizabeth Gray from Lakewood High School, Anne Price from Midway High School, and Brenda Brummett from Union High School. TAG stands for Teachers’ Action for Growth and is a Sampson County Schools recognition program for teachers demonstrating effective ins...
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As part of their customer appreciation luau, the First Citizens Bank employees at the Newton Grove branch danced the hula with some help from dancers from Lori's School of Dance. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Hula in the Grove
First Citizens Bank of Newton Grove held a community customer appreciation event Tuesday, May 7 as a way to express their thankfulness for their loyal customers and to celebrate their 61 years of serving the community. As customers entered the bank’s Hawaiian-themed luau, they were greeted by longtime employee Sue Vernon who presented each one with a colorful lei. At 5 p.m. Vernon kicked the festivities off by welcoming everyone and thank...
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Curtains rise on ‘Doubt’ Thursday
Opening night has arrived for the Old Bluff Theatre Company’s production of “Doubt, A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play concerns a nun at a Catholic school in 1960s New York who suspects a priest of immoral behavior. Plays this powerful come along rarely in Sampson County, so see this play and do not get left out. Performances will be at A Peaceful Path, a new business housed in the old Ace Hardware building...
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The Sampson County Board of Commissioners, including chairman Billy Lockamy and commissioner Albert Kirby, unanimously approved spending $28,500 for a feasibility study on connecting the main courthouse with the courthouse extension. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Funds OK’d to study connecting 2 court facilities
Nearly $30,000 will be spent on architectural services to determine the feasibility of connecting two Sampson County courthouse buildings, with the ultimate effort to save money down the line in tightening security for local court facilities. The Sampson County Board of Commissioners approved spending $28,500 from the board’s contingency to hire RATIO Architects Inc. to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to explore options for provid...
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Clement's April Students of the Month Clement Elementary recently named its Students of the Month for April. They are: Tyler Ward, Luis Garza, Jonathan Antonio-Garcia, Gabriel Baggett, Hunter Brewington, Jaylan Barbour, Jezel Alvarado, Emily Hughes, J'Mauri Williams, Christopher Gonzalez, Diego Ventura-Cruz, Aidan Lambert, Rylie Williams, Jocelyn Espino-Diaz, Jennifer Ortiz, Lee Tyndall, Mikayla Peterson, Dylan Wilson, Keyana Jones, Meral Luna and Dylan Hall. (Courtesy photo)
Clement’s April Students of the Month
Clement Elementary recently named its Students of the Month for April. They are: Tyler Ward, Luis Garza, Jonathan Antonio-Garcia, Gabriel Baggett, Hunter Brewington, Jaylan Barbour, Jezel Alvarado, Emily Hughes, J’Mauri Williams, Christopher Gonzalez, Diego Ventura-Cruz, Aidan Lambert, Rylie Williams, Jocelyn Espino-Diaz, Jennifer Ortiz, Lee Tyndall, Mikayla Peterson, Dylan Wilson, Keyana Jones, Meral Luna and Dylan Hall.
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Superintendent Stuart Blount, along with Clinton High principal Ron Bean, explained to the board why the high school is no longer requiring that students take AP exams. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
City school board turns focus to AP courses, exams
During the Clinton City Board of Education meeting Monday night, Clinton High principal Ron Bean presented members an update on the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) program. Bean shared that the school will be offering students seven AP courses to choose from next school year, noting that the number is a good amount especially for a school the size of CHS. Vice chairwoman Georgina Zeng expressed concern that the school is not offering an ...
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Victoria R. Raleigh receives the envelope with funds raised from the walk-athon from Cadet Ashlee L. Merritt, chairwoman of the CAB. (Courtesy photo)
ChalleNGe cadets hold walk-a-thon
Tarheel ChalleNGe cadets recently held a walk-a-thon to raise money for the American Red Cross. Each TCA class gives 10 percent of the money they collect to the American Red Cross. On the afternoon of May 3, Class 40 presented a $700 check to. Victoria R. Raleigh, executive director for the Highlands Chapter of the American Red Cross. Cadet Ashlee L. Merritt, the Cadet Advisory Board (CAB) chairwoman, presented the check on behalf of the ...
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Cleades Tracy Denson
Drug charge leveled
A 35-year-old Hobbton Highway man remained behind bars Wednesday afternoon, jailed in connection with the reported theft of a vehicle and drug-related charges that were lodged when officers discovered nearly a pound of marijuana the suspect reportedly threw from the vehicle’s window as officers were attempting to stop him. On a busy night for law enforcement officers in the city and county, Cleades Tracy Denson, 5515 Hobbton Highway, Clinto...
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McLamb
McLamb continuing to improve, still at WakeMed
With another regular meeting held Monday night and the impending budget looming, no timetable has been given for the return of the Sampson County Board of Commissioners’ longest-tenured member Jarvis McLamb, who continues to recover from a stroke he suffered nearly two months ago. Board chairman Billy Lockamy requested an update on McLamb’s condition at the beginning of the board’s regular meeting Monday. Commissioner Jefferson Strickland, ...
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Kelly Miller
Traffic stop leads to meth arrests
Sampson County sheriff’s officials are touting a Monday afternoon traffic stop as the catalyst for three meth-related arrests and the possibility of more after the stop led them to a residence believed to be yet another site for the manufacture of the illegal substance. “Traffic stops are vital to our efforts,” said Sampson Sheriff’s Cpl. Marcus Smith, echoing remarks stressed nearly weekly by Sheriff Jimmy Thornton. “You never know what ...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 5/6 - Quinn Alexander Peterson, 26, 56 Roosevelt Lane, Clinton, assault on a female, possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce (.50 ounces). No bond set; court date May 28. 5/6 - Bobby Junio Cromartie, 50, 223 4th St., Garland, shoplifting. Bond $300; court date May 30. 5/6 - Adam Keith Bell, 20, 1434 Bryan Road, Magnolia, probation violation. Bond $6,000; court date May 14. 5/6 - Zackery Jewett, 20, 2793 Clinton Roa...
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Deltas on the red carpet Members of the Clinton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., recently attended the Delta Red Carpet movie '42' at EastPark Cinema. Those participating in the event were, from left: Susan Smith, Hazel Colwell, Tonya Colwell, Hannah Jones, Katrina Boykin and Sonya Herring.
Deltas on the red carpet
Members of the Clinton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., recently attended the Delta Red Carpet movie ‘42’ at EastPark Cinema. Those participating in the event were, from left: Susan Smith, Hazel Colwell, Tonya Colwell, Hannah Jones, Katrina Boykin and Sonya Herring.
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Jackson
Lawmakers split on privatizing Medicaid
Local legislators said it is vital that, whatever measures are taken to reform Medicaid, access to quality patient care be sustained throughout the state. With a ballooning cost, a proposal to privatize the program has lawmakers split. Something needs to be done to help the struggling program, Sen. Brent Jackson (R-Sampson) said. Rep. Larry Bell (D-Sampson) said the proposal on the table is not the answer. A proposal was presented by Gov....
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