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Suspect flees courtroom, now jailed
A probation violation and an attempt to run from law enforcement officers has landed one Harrells man in jail under a $100,000 bond, with more charges expected to be leveled. It all began Tuesday when Isaac Herring, 28, of 50 Bills Lane, Harrells, didn’t show up in Sampson County Superior Court to answer to a probation violation charge. According to Sheriff’s Cpl. Marcus Smith, Herring’s name was called after the lunch break and when he f...
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Hobbton Middle wins Battle of the Books Sampson County Schools recently held its Battle of the Books competition for their middle schools at Midway High School Hobbton Middle School took first place in this competition and will advance to the regional Battle of the Books competition in Buies Creek. Students had to read 27 books and be able to answer questions from these books.Pictured are the Hobbton Middle team members: Abbey Alonzo, David Alonzo, Camryn Carr, Carolina Daughtry, Nina Devone, Chasen Grice, Dazha Jones, Ty Meyer, Aleisha Pope, Jennifer Ruiz, Delaney Thornton, Shirlee Ann Williams, Fransico Gomez, Keelan Quinn, and Coach Lisa Tart. (Courtesy photo)
Hobbton Middle wins Battle of Books
Courtesy photo Sampson County Schools recently held its Battle of the Books competition for their middle schools at Midway High School Hobbton Middle School took first place in this competition and will advance to the regional Battle of the Books competition in Buies Creek. Students had to read 27 books and be able to answer questions from these books.Pictured are the Hobbton Middle team members: Abbey Alonzo, David Alonzo, Camryn Carr, Car...
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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent The Sampson County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a $180,000 bid for equipment to remove debris flushed from the Detention Center into the city of Clinton's sewer system. The board also signed off on an agreement with the city for installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment. The City Council followed suit on Tuesday.
County, city resolve sewer problem
After years of issues with debris from the Sampson County Detention Center adversely affecting the city of Clinton’s sewer system, the two government entities have officially agreed to implement a solution to flush out the problem. At their respective meetings earlier this week, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners and Clinton City Council approved a contract regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of a grit chamber to se...
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Crimewatch
Incidents 4/2 - Sherita McNeil of Mandolin Lane, Roseboro, reported that someone pried open the back door of her residence and entered, taking a laptop valued at $2,000; a desktop computer valued at $1,100; a necklace valued at $200; and WIC tickets valued at $400. 4/2 - Edward Williams, Bulldog Lane, Roseboro, reported that someone cut a water pump loose from his residence and took it. Value of the pump was $2,000. 4/20 Steven Owens,...
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This best in show winner is a pencil drawn portrait by 10th grader Malika Cromartie of Lakewood High School. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Small Hall displaying student art winners’ work
Throughout this school year, Sampson County student artists have been working hard, wielding everything from pencils to paintbrushes, to create a variety of artwork which they entered in the Sampson Arts Council Annual Student Art Show just this past month. Usually held in the fall, the student art show was moved to the spring this year. “March was Youth Art Month so we wanted the show to coincide with that,” said Kara Donatelli, executive ...
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Suspects sought in home invasion
A Rowan Road man was assaulted and his home ransacked Monday night in a reported home invasion that officers are continuing to investigate today. It is only the second home invasion in as many months reported to investigators after a rash of similar incidents at the end of 2012, many of them reportedly targeting Hispanics. In this latest incident, Milton Morales called authorities to his Rowan Road home just after 9 p.m., noting that four...
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Explosion leads to one arrest
Even as one Pine Ridge Road woman is recovering from burns she sustained in a reported gas grill explosion Easter Sunday, another is in jail on charges that she was caught with methamphetamine in her possession when officers went to the scene to investigate the incident. Tammy Mitchell, 47, of 2057 Pine Ridge Road, Clinton was placed in the Sampson County Detention Center Monday under a $50,000 bond, charged with felony possession of meth a...
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Churches celebrating Men’s Day this weekend
Men’s Day will be observed on Sunday, April 7 at the Wilsons Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Turkey, beginning at 11 a.m. The sermon will be by the newly selected pastor, the Rev. Newton, who will be accompanied by the Unity Male Chorus of Magnolia. Dinner will be served following the morning service. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this great service. Men’s Day will be observed at the Morning Star Holy Church on McKoy Street in...
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Hobbton's top Jump fundraisers During the week of Feb. 25, the students at Hobbton Elementary participated in Jump Rope for Heart. The school raised $2,400 for the American Heart Association project. The top money raisers were Seth Odum and Amelia Spell. (Courtesy photo)
Hobbton’s top Jump fundraisers
Courtesy photo During the week of Feb. 25, the students at Hobbton Elementary participated in Jump Rope for Heart. The school raised $2,400 for the American Heart Association project. The top money raisers were Seth Odum and Amelia Spell.
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County commissioner Albert Kirby, right, talks about the need for better security at Sampson's court facilities, a topic discussed extensively over the years. Commissioners on Monday authorized moving toward a study that would measure the feasibility of consolidating two court buildings. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Connecting two court facilities eyed as top security measure
The county will gauge the feasibility of connecting two Sampson court facilities, “positive movement” toward a solution that could bring increased security and less personnel cost over the long-term, officials said. At its regular meeting Monday night, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners authorized county staff to get cost estimates for a feasibility study, by which an architectural review would be conducted into the feasibility of a ...
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UW fundraising event sold out
As anticipation about United Way’s upcoming “Outstanding in Our Fields” fundraiser continues to build, it is clear that the shabby-chic dinner event has become the hot ticket in town, with the limited number of tickets available — only 100 — all gone. Knowing they better not waste any time, locals began contacting United Way immediately to reserve their tickets which went on sale Thursday, March 7. According to Nancy Carr, director of Sam...
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Fire probe under way
The Sampson County fire marshal’s office and the Sheriff’s Department are continuing an investigation today into what has been termed a suspicious fire which occurred Monday night at a Bills Lane residence in the Harrells area. No one was injured in the incident and the fire did minimal damage to the structure. Few details were available on the incident, but assistant fire marshal Prentice Madgar verified that the fire started in the craw...
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Jeffrey Wayne Tanner
Suspect jailed on 2001 charges
It was no April Fools joke for a 39-year-old Sampson County man Monday when county law enforcement officers finally caught up with him, taking him into custody for a laundry list of traffic violations dating back over a decade ago and initiated through the N.C. Highway Patrol. Jeffery Wayne Tanner, 39, 55 Little Coharie Lane, Roseboro was located at a residence on Dunn Road, Roseboro around 2:15 p.m. Monday and warrants were served. Accor...
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Toy gun used in armed robbery
Clinton police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who used what is being termed a toy gun to rob the Family Dollar Store Sunday night. Reports were not released until Tuesday regarding the incident which was reported to city law enforcement on March 31. According to documents filed by police, the clerk working at The Family Dollar Store, 309 Northeast Blvd., Clinton, told authorities the suspect walked into the store around 9:20 p...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 3/31 - Chalres Clarke, 21, 367 Central Ave., Kinston, two counts simple assault. Bond $3,000; court date April 24. 4/1- Rhett Douglas Giordano, 37, 537 Stevens Church Rod, Goldsboro, habitual DWI. No bond; court date not listed. 4/1 - Bryan Chesley Hatcher, 27, 2654 Caroll A. Britt Road, Faison, possession drug paraphernalia, simple possession marijuana, providing fictitious information to officer and driving while license rev...
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Earl Wayne Hodges
Another meth arrest made
Another methamphetamine arrest in Sampson County over the Easter break has added an exclamation point to Sheriff Jimmy Thornton’s statements last week that he’s seeing a spike in the making and use of the illegal substance. The latest arrest came Thursday night, following a traffic stop on Hayne Stretch Road. Because of the Easter holiday, reports on the incident were not filed until Monday. Taken into custody was Earl Wayne Hodges, 26, o...
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Issues, bills being addressed in state Legislature
The state Legislature is working hard to address different issues and bills that have been presented to the various committees. I was very pleased to see so many local officials and constituents from Duplin, Sampson, and Wayne counties who came for the “Town Hall” day activities. Thanks for providing ideas and expressing your concern and interest about matters that affect our district and the citizens of North Carolina. Please feel free to ...
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Kiwanis Club welcomes new members The Clinton Kiwanis Club recently welcomed new members into its organization. Pictured, from left, are Police Chief Jay Tilly, who sponsored Fire Chief Adon Snyder, Jr.; Nancy Dillman, who sponsored Lenora Locklear; and Shannon White who was sponsored by Lynn Webster. (Courtesy photo)
Kiwanis Club welcomes new members
Courtesy photo The Clinton Kiwanis Club recently welcomed new members into its organization. Pictured, from left, are Police Chief Jay Tilly, who sponsored Fire Chief Adon Snyder, Jr.; Nancy Dillman, who sponsored Lenora Locklear; and Shannon White who was sponsored by Lynn Webster.
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Hobbton Elementary Art Show participants The Hobbton Elementary School students who participated in the All County Art Show were: Jadiya Batts, Casandra Montes-Oliva, Tripp Johnson, Lorena Garcia-Colin, Daniella Pruiksma, Yancy Reyes, Michael Pineda Jorge, Kassidy Rodriguez, Devin Lee, Miguel Diaz, and Alyssa Ramirez (not pictured).
Hobbton Elementary Art Show participants
Courtesy photo The Hobbton Elementary School students who participated in the All County Art Show were: Jadiya Batts, Casandra Montes-Oliva, Tripp Johnson, Lorena Garcia-Colin, Daniella Pruiksma, Yancy Reyes, Michael Pineda Jorge, Kassidy Rodriguez, Devin Lee, Miguel Diaz, and Alyssa Ramirez (not pictured).
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Butler's second-grade Student of the Month nominees Butler Avenue Elementary School recently chose its April Student of the Month Nominees for second grade. They are, back row, from left: Hanna Locklear, Mercedes Rich, Amari Bennett, Calli Autry, Hunter Mercer, Hezekiah Bennett, and McKena Johnston; and front row, from left: Anthony Vann, Ridge Warren, Ava Ammons, Karlee Jones, and Ariyanna Cantarero. (Courtesy photo)
Butler’s second-grade Student of the Month nominees
Courtesy photo Butler Avenue Elementary School recently chose its April Student of the Month Nominees for second grade. They are, back row, from left: Hanna Locklear, Mercedes Rich, Amari Bennett, Calli Autry, Hunter Mercer, Hezekiah Bennett, and McKena Johnston; and front row, from left: Anthony Vann, Ridge Warren, Ava Ammons, Karlee Jones, and Ariyanna Cantarero.
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