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Turlington named to All-State Honor Band Kameron Turlington was recognized during Clinton City Schools' May board meeting for earning a spot in the 2013 NC All-State Honor Band. His placement is 1st Chair Bari Saxophone. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Turlington named to All-State Honor Band
Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent Kameron Turlington was recognized during Clinton City Schools May board meeting for earning a spot in the 2013 NC All-State Honor Band. His placement is 1st Chair Bari Saxophone.
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R-S students chosen for Duke camp Two students from Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School, Sarah Wallace Strickland and Alondra Flores, have been selected to participate in the Duke University Health Careers Camp, from June 24th-28th. The students are 7th graders, Sarah Wallace Strickland and Alondra Flores. The camp is for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. Students will get the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals and participate in several workshops. This camp is designed to provide the students with hands on experiences in various careers in the healthcare field. There will be students from around the state participating in the camp. The camp is sponsored by the Duke AHEC program. (Courtesy photo)
R-S students chosen to Duke camp
Courtesy photo Two students from Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School, Sarah Wallace Strickland and Alondra Flores, have been selected to participate in the Duke University Health Careers Camp, from June 24th-28th. The students are 7th graders, Sarah Wallace Strickland and Alondra Flores. The camp is for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. Students will get the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals ...
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TIP students recognized The following students were recognized during Clinton City Schools' May board meeting for participating in the Duke TIP Program: Edith Carr, Austin Johnson, Logan Spell, William Sutton, Greylon Barwick, Jacob Bauman, Parker Johnson, Charlie Marshburn, Zachary Parker, Lauren Strickland, Raegan Thornton, and Robert Turlington. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
TIP students recognized
Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent The following students were recognized during Clinton City Schools’ May board meeting for participating in the Duke TIP Program: Edith Carr, Austin Johnson, Logan Spell, William Sutton, Greylon Barwick, Jacob Bauman, Parker Johnson, Charlie Marshburn, Zachary Parker, Lauren Strickland, Raegan Thornton, and Robert Turlington.
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Community urged to attend open house
Community urged to attend open house Clinton City Schools officials are hoping members of the community will join parents and students at Monday’s Pre K Open House at the newly remodeled Pre K Center, located at 606 College St. in Clinton. The event is being held from 4 until 6 p.m. “We urge everyone to come out and tour the facility. We’ve tried to preserve history while making this a fine educational facility for your students,” s...
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Sampson Middle teachers receive Simple Gifts grants During clinton City Schools' May board meeting, Margaret Turlington (center) recognized Sampson Middle ESL teacher April Lewis (right) and Sampson Middle 8th grade math teacher Zulma Marin-Cortes (left) for receiving Love of Learning grants from Sampson County Simple Gifts. Lewis' grant was called "We're Off to D.C. ... and Beyond!" and Cortes' grant was called "Soul Surfer: Lessons in Life." Not pictured: Sampson Middle music teacher Vevlyn Lowe who also received a grant for "Professors in the Classroom." (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Sampson Middle teachers receive Simple Gifts grants
Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent During the Clinton City Schools’ May board meeting, Margaret Turlington (center) recognized Sampson Middle ESL teacher April Lewis (right) and Sampson Middle 8th grade math teacher Zulma Marin-Cortes (left) for receiving Love of Learning grants from Sampson County Simple Gifts. Lewis’ grant was called “We’re Off to D.C. … and Beyond!” and Cortes’ grant was called “Soul Surfer: Lessons in Life.” Not pictur...
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City's Symphonic Band students recognized During the May board meeting, Clinton City Schools recognized the following students for placing in the 2013 NC Southeastern All-District Symphonic Band: Kameron Turlington (1st Chair Bari Saxophone), Eric Wynn (3rd Chair Bass Clarinet), Emily Whaley (3rd Chair Tuba), Noel Turlington (5th Chair Tuba), Lauren Hardin (6th Chair Tuba), and Katey Yang (7th Chair Flute). (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
City’s Symphonic Band students recognized
Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent During the May board meeting, Clinton City Schools recognized the following students for placing in the 2013 NC Southeastern All-District Symphonic Band: Kameron Turlington (1st Chair Bari Saxophone), Eric Wynn (3rd Chair Bass Clarinet), Emily Whaley (3rd Chair Tuba), Noel Turlington (5th Chair Tuba), Lauren Hardin (6th Chair Tuba), and Katey Yang (7th Chair Flute).
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Canine attack on toddler under investigation
NEWTON GROVE — Sampson Sheriff’s authorities are investigating a reported canine attack that severely injured a toddler in the northern end of the county Thursday. Around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to 4130 Penny Tew Mill Road, Newton Grove, along with Sampson County EMS, in reference to a toddler that had been attacked by a dog. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 3-year-old boy with trauma wounds to the face, neck and legs, and...
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This open space between L.C. Kerr's kindergarten and first grade halls used to be occupied by mobile units. Soon this area will be filled with raised garden boxes, where vegetables will be grown and studied by students. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Kerr growing garden along with learning experiences
Next year, students at L.C. Kerr Elementary School will see something new outside their classroom windows. Twelve raised garden boxes will occupy the now vacant space between the kindergarten and first grade halls where mobile units once stood, offering students not only a more pleasant view but also, and most importantly, numerous new learning experiences. Clinton City Schools and the Sampson County Cooperative Extension Agency are working...
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Thomas Jeferson (Chadwick Lewis), right is appalled by greedy businessman Bob McGuffin, portrayed by G.Wayne Melvin, who is seeking political office, one of the many comic scenes in the latest SCT performance, 'Lost on the Fourth of July.' This is the final weekend of the show. Performance dates are tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. (Tom Wilbur/SCT)
Work continues to bring Oz to life on theater stage
Although there were no Munchkins present at rehearsals this week, it was evident that a lot of work has progressed with backdrops half-painted and the cast almost half-knowing their lines. Present was Lucy Lockamy playing the part of “Dorothy Gale,” Logan Tart as “Glinda the Good Witch of the North,” Lily Turlington as “the Wicked Witch of the West” and Clay Boney as “the Cowardly Lion” who needs courage, Chad Lewis as “the Tin Man” who needs...
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City proposes no tax hike for 2013-14
The proposed 2013-14 budget for the City of Clinton is trimmed down significantly from the current year’s amended plan, and includes no tax hike, slight rises to water and sewer rates and a small increase to solid waste fees. Presented this week, the 2013-14 plan proposes $500,000 to expand and renovate the Public Works facilities, as well as a financial software upgrade and the implementation of a new performance appraisal system that will...
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News briefs
Sampson Middle Parent Night — being held Tuesday, May 21, 6 p.m. in the SMS cafeteria. All students, including rising sixth-graders, and their parents are invited. Topics to be discussed include 4-H; Camp Lead-Up; Sampson Arts Council; Daycare programs; CHS sports summer camps and workouts; summer feeding program and much more. FMI, call 592-3327. The Sampson County Branch of the NAACP — will meet Monday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. at First Bapt...
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 5/15 - Shane McKoy, 20, 540 Beaver Dam Road, Clinton, domestic assault on a female. No bond (48 hour hold); court date May 28. 5/15 - Malik Faison, 16, 84 Livingston Lane, Clinton, financial card fraud. Bond $500; court date June 12. 5/15 - Jermaine Monte Cruz, 19, 84 Livingston Lane, Clinton, financial card fraud. Bond $3,000; court date June 12. 5/15 - Phillip Glenn Lee, 56, 6488 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, trespassin...
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Oscar Bennett, Tonya Bennett and Della Middleton of Mr. Window Soup Kitchen sort through hundreds of pounds of food collected by postal carriers, and courtesy of Sampson residents' donations, that will help them provide meals for the needy. 'This is such a blessing,' said Middleton of the collected food. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
Stamping out hunger
Della Middleton’s eyes lit up as she examined the tall postal roll cart laden with non-perishable food items, earmarked specifically for her organization, Mr. Window Soup Kitchen. “This will make such a difference,” she attested as she and volunteers Tonya Bennett and Oscar Bennett prepared to load their portion of 2,150 pounds of food collected by Clinton and Sampson mail carriers during last Saturday’s Stamp Out Hunger campaign conducted ...
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SCC kicks off annual Giving Campaign The Sampson Community College Foundation has kicked off the 2013 Annual Giving Campaign this month with a Steak or Beans Challenge. Annual Giving Chairmen Lyman Horne and Steve Stefanovich, pictured above, are motivating their teams of Foundation directors to raise the most money to support student scholarships and program funding. The winner will earn a steak, and the loser will eat beans at the annual meeting. Contributions can be made to either Team Lyman or Team Steve at SCC Foundation, PO Box 318, Clinton, NC 28329. (Brandon Wiggins/SCC)
SCC kicks off annual Giving Campaign
Brandon Wiggins/SCC The Sampson Community College Foundation has kicked off the 2013 Annual Giving Campaign this month with a Steak or Beans Challenge. Annual Giving Chairmen Lyman Horne and Steve Stefanovich, pictured above, are motivating their teams of Foundation directors to raise the most money to support student scholarships and program funding. The winner will earn a steak, and the loser will eat beans at the annual meeting. Contribu...
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Clinton City band students recognized During its May board meeting, Clinton City Schools recognized the following students for placing in the 2013 NC Southeastern All-District Concert Band: Turner Edwards (1st Chair Trombone), Sarah Day (1st Chair Bassoon), Jessica Hamilton 1st Chair French Horn), Jasmine Sampson (2nd Chair Bass Clarinet), Mary Johnson (2nd Chair Mallets), Charles Jordan (5th Chair Tuba), DaCiya Solice (8th Chair French Horn), Kristal McCalop (18th Chair Clarinet), and Kristian McCalop (20th Chair Clarinet). (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Clinton City band students recognized
Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent During its May board meeting, Clinton City Schools recognized the following students for placing in the 2013 NC Southeastern All-District Concert Band: Turner Edwards (1st Chair Trombone), Sarah Day (1st Chair Bassoon), Jessica Hamilton 1st Chair French Horn), Jasmine Sampson (2nd Chair Bass Clarinet), Mary Johnson (2nd Chair Mallets), Charles Jordan (5th Chair Tuba), DaCiya Solice (8th Chair French Horn)...
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Roseboro mayor David Alexander was hesitant to allow citizens to keep chickens in town because he fears that if the law is changed for chickens then others may come forward wanting the town to make allowances for livestock animals. At the mayor's recommendation, the town board decided to hold a public hearing before making any decisions. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
R’boro resident wants town to welcome chickens
A Roseboro citizen came before town commissioners during Tuesday night’s meeting to encourage the board to allow citizens to keep chickens within the town limits, a practice the town’s laws currently prohibit. With a petition signed by 127 people and with pages of information detailing the advantages of allowing urban chickens, Steven Heath shared with the town board the details of his request. According to Heath, citizens should be allow...
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Planning together with vision
As I reflect on my time in the N.C. Rural Center’s REDI, Rural Economic Development Institute, one theme has reverberated throughout many conversations — working with others in community-based visioning and planning. During the REDI program, we discovered the “iceberg conception of the nature of culture.” We separated surface culture which is the “televised view,” folk culture, and deep culture which is what helps solve many problems. While...
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ECNO Oil Chamber's Member of the Week The Chamber Member of the Week is ECNO Oil/JW Transport, located at 2427 Hobbton Hwy. in Clinton. Established by Cliff Williford in 1981, ECNO Oil Inc is family owned and operated. As a petroleum marketer, ECNO Oil specializes in wholesale and retail of gasoline and fuel oil, including biodiesel with 9 transporters serving North Carolina. For more information about ECNO Oil Inc/JW Transport, contact Jason Williford at 910-592-7733 or e-mail ecnooil@ intrstar.net. For more information about the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce call 910-592-6177 or visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org. (Courtesy photo)
ECNO Oil Chamber’s Member of the Week
Courtesy photo The Chamber Member of the Week is ECNO Oil/JW Transport, located at 2427 Hobbton Hwy. in Clinton. Established by Cliff Williford in 1981, ECNO Oil Inc is family owned and operated. As a petroleum marketer, ECNO Oil specializes in wholesale and retail of gasoline and fuel oil, including biodiesel with 9 transporters serving North Carolina. For more information about ECNO Oil Inc/JW Transport, contact Jason Williford at 910-592...
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Martha C. Mills
New Century promotes Mills
DUNN — New Century Bank named Martha C. Mills as cash management and product development officer, announced Lisa F. Campbell, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. “Cash management is important to our business customers,” Campbell said. “It is critical that we support this area and Martha is the right person to lead these efforts. She has great experience and the right focus — mainly that education o...
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CHS parents, students urged to attend SCC information program
On Tuesday, May 21, Toni Blount, college advisor and scholars coordinator from Clinton High School, will host an event entitled, “Sampson Community College Information Program” at 6 p.m. in the auditorium and atrium of Clinton High School. The program, Blount said, is designed to assist seniors who have applied for fall admissions, seniors who have not applied yet but are interested in applying, and any students who will be taking courses a...
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